AAAAaahhhhh!!!

It seems we can all breathe a sigh of relief now since the semester is coming to a close and papers are turned in.  I love that feeling.  I am a check off the list kind of person and once the semester is done I know all my boxes have been checked!  To anyone writing a research paper for the first time I would tell them it takes time and they need to make sure they plan ahead and by doing a little at a time most of your paper will just come together over time.  Leaving research papers until the last minute leaves little or no time to correct mistakes.  I think I have become better with APA, I pretty much don't even have to look at the book or cheatsheets now.  I am continuing to put together better transitions throughout my paper, but that is something I can always improve upon.  It is definitely true with papers the more you do the better you become, practice makes perfect (or at least better).  I hope everyone has a wonderful next semester, Good luck

Almost Done

Well it looks as though we are almost done with class and our papers.  I am currently doing my final edits and revisions on my paper and can't wait to go to the dropbox, submit it, and then be done.  It is always so nice to see the little box that pops up telling you your assignment has now been submitted, yeah!  This class has been a great refresher into the writing techniques to use and things that are important to include in papers. As always the more information we can get on APA formatting the better.  I have senioritis quite bad so right now I am just so ready to have all my classes complete and have that costly piece of paper in hand.  Good luck on your papers everyone.

Whew, almost there!

I hope everyone is doing well in class.  I do wish there would have been a few more peer review posts with lots of ideas on changes to spice up my paper, but I am sure I will figure something out.  Only 2 weeks left, Yeah.  This semester was actually pretty good--but I am definitely not looking forward to next term.  What about you guys?  I don't think I will continue my posts because not too many people read them--and I understand because we all have soooo much to do anyway and I am not a "live life out loud and let everyone know what I am thinking and feeling" type of person anyway.  Have a great week everyone, see ya in discussion.

Peer Reviews

I enjoy doing peer reviews and having my paper reviewed also.  It is really helpful to understand how other people feel and understand what you have written because your own personal ideas come out a lot different than you think sometimes.  My entire paper has "ah ha" moments in it.  The staggering statistics in America today concerning childhood obesity would blow anyones mind.  It is sad to see where our country is headed.  Can't wait to read everyones papers.  Hope you guys are having a good week.  Unit 7, close to done!

What is going on in life...

Let's see.  I am trying to decide if I should quit my job and get a new one.  I am really burnt out.  I have been a floral designer for 6 years now and am ready to try something new and start fresh.  With the economy it is a bit tough though.  No one seems to be hiring and since I don't have my degree yet but I am close that still doesn't seem to count for squat.  I am just a little bit bummed all the way around.  Can't wait until I am done with school.