During week 7, everyone was given a task to research and draft out an essay on the topic of globalization. Before the lesson started, we were asked to read the globalization texts and videos that were given to us. I admit I do have difficulties finish reading all the information given to us beforehand due to the heavy workload. Nevertheless, I was able to catch up in class as my professor had gone through some of it with us and we had a discussion among our course mates. The discussion with my course mates had allowed me to exchange my ideas with them that were able to enhance the content of my essay. I had gained more ideas on how to draft my essay especially when I have no I idea how to start my essay.
In the process of drafting my essay, I had met with some problems such as phrasing my sentences in the best way that could convey my idea across to readers. Nevertheless, with the help of some of my friends, I was able to finish my essay in time. After the first submission, I had a consultation with the professor which I get to know more about the mistakes I had made while writing my essay. I am now more aware about my grammar mistakes and how to phrase my sentences to make them flow. The professor had also let me know the right way to do citation for my essay, which previously I am not sure how to put them in my essay. The importance of putting citation was also explained to me by the professor which now I will try to put citation in my essays so readers can refer to if they wish to know more about what wrote. It is also to acknowledge the author of the articles that I had referred to. I was also taught to use the formal way of writing essays and reduce the usage of less formal words such as “brought about” and “cut down” in my essay. Thereafter, I had started my second draft of the essay which I refined my sentence structures as well as include certain new ideas into the content not forgetting to put in the proper citation.
In conclusion, I now have a better idea on what is verb form, verb tense, subject-verb agreement. Not only I know how to spot my mistakes in these areas, I have more knowledge on the topic of globalization. This essay process had taught me well on how to research about a certain topic and focus on the important areas that I could use for my essay. In addition, improve my English language skills especially my grammar, which I can at least identify what mistakes I had made. With more of such practices, I am sure I can improve my standard of English.
A good reflection Peixin.
ReplyDeleteBased on the content, have a look at the following phrasal verbs in the final paragraph: spot...on, research on, zoom into.
Also, one of your plural nouns should be uncountable. Which one?
Also, which tense should paragraph 1 be in when you talk about week 7?