Joel Inoa Reyes

Dominika Szybisty
English 101 Lab

My Challenges in Writing Project

Organization:

- Website 1: Wiki How to Organize an Essay (https://www.wikihow.com/Organize-an-

Essay)

o When maintaining organization one needs to understand how to organize to the

type of Essay they are doing.

o Make sure that I understand the prompt that I am working on to not miss any tiny
details necessary to get the best grade possible.

o Include the audience when writing my papers to make sure that I know how to
make sense on the topic I am speaking on.

o Start on my essay early to make sure that I do not stress and have the right
mindset. Doing papers last minute can impair my structure and organization with
writing.

- Website 2: 5 College Essay Tips About Organization

(https://www.essayedge.com/college/college-essay-tips/organization)

o Making an outline will be a benefit in knowing what I am writing are where I am

placing, which is a pivotal thing to know to make sure that my paper flows well.
 o I must understand that there will need to be some edits and removals of complete
paragraphs.
o Never put little importance on the conclusion, it is also vital to the structure and
functionality of an essay.

Reading Comprehension:

- Website 1: How to Improve Reading Comprehension: 8 Expert Tips

(https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-to-improve-reading-comprehension)

o I need understand how I read. I also need to go in depth when examining my

flaws when it comes to reading so I can improve on it and become a better reader
with more understanding over what I am reading.

o I need to study more words and improve my sense of vocabulary. With

understanding of more words, I have the ability to understand a larger variety of
pieces that I will read in current and future courses to come.

o I must start reading more, but instead of reading for school I should read out of
my own volition. This will help improve my reading skills and make me speedier
with high comprehension on what I am reading.

- Website 2: Reading Comprehension Tips and Reading Strategies

(http://www.providence.edu/academic-services/academic-skills/tips/Pages/reading.aspx)

o Read earlier in the day because later on in the day my reading skills may be
obstructed from being tired or distracted.

o Annotate key words, points, figures. This will help with my comprehension
because I am highlighting the major points in a reading.
 o Stop in the middle of reading and ask myself what have I learned? to make sure
that I am actually comprehending what I have read.

Thesis Statement:

- Website 1: Defining the Thesis Statement

(http://www.cws.illinois.edu/workshop/writers/tips/thesis/)

o Placement of My thesis statement matters. it should either be placed in the first or

second paragraph of my essays, but it also should not be placed in the middle of
those paragraphs, rather, it should be placed at the end.

o When creating my thesis statement, I must make sure that there is clarity. I should
continuously refine my thesis to where my paper is headed, which is smart
because my argument must correlate to the flow of my paper.

o Add plenty of detail to my thesis statement and avoid making it too vague and
general; other papers could answer that statement question so it is best to make it
more individual.

- Website 2: Tips and Examples for Writing Thesis Statements

(https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/)

o I need to know what kind of paper I am writing whether analytical, expository, or

argumentative to help structure to the format I must adhere to.

Development:

- Website 1: Essay Tips: 7 Tips on Writing an Effective Essay

(https://www.fastweb.com/student-life/articles/essay-tips-7-tips-on-writing-an-effective-
essay)
 o Analyze the topic I am writing on, if I am not given a topic to write on then I must
find a topic that is suitable for the class I am writing in. When selecting a topic, I
must choose one that is easy for me to comprehend and structure an essay on.

o I need to create an outline. Not only is it beneficial to my organization, it is

helpful to my essay development. With an outline, I am able to plan out each
detail I will go over to make sure the context in my essay is stable and
comprehendible to my audience.

o Create a thesis statement. Making a Thesis will help me know where my paper is
going, or where I want it to go, but it is also looking at the specifics of where I
will be going in my essay.

- Website 2: How to Write Better Essays: 6 Practical Tips (https://www.oxford-

royale.co.uk/articles/tips-techniques-essay-writer.html)

o Reading other peoples essays will help with my essay development. Looking at
other essays will give me another perspective and another writing style to analyze
and compare with. That can be beneficial to improving how I write.

o Elevator pitch my essay. When giving myself a short analysis or summary on my

essay I can view vital points in my essay that I need to focus on to make it
stronger in support of my argument.

Conclusion:

- Website 1: Writing a Developed and Detailed Conclusion

(https://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/2/2/60/)

o To make it strong and powerful I must: restate the main idea, summarize each
sub-point, and end it with a big bang something to keep the audience thinking.
This will help leave readers understanding what I wrote and have them enticed
even after finishing my essay.
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