This week, I learned about writing in college. Most writing done is research-based and requires you to find good sources to answer research questions. Good writing requires time and effort. A lot of reading and researching goes into this process. Writing in college is different from high school ones. One example is that high school teachers may have limited and specific ways of writing. In college, it is much broader and there are usually fewer limits. The tips given in nancywhooo’s video is helpful when it comes to how to organize and prepare to write a research paper. One interesting tip she talked about is having to try to be interested in your topic. Writing should not be approached as a chore. By following this tip, I can improve my how my writing turns out.
The second part of this week’s lesson teaches ways on how not to search to find sources. Students should not simply google their questions and expect to find quality answers. Doing this is only considered searching. Researching requires a lot more effort. When researching, the quality of the source is being evaluated. While searching only provides short answers, researching will help answer questions in detail and will provide full, evidence-based answers. When looking at a source, it is recommended to analyze if it’s a good one for the research done. Credibility, quality, and utility are all important to have for each.
Sources: https://open.lib.umn.edu/collegesuccess/chapter/8-1-whats-different-about-college-writing/