Sunday, January 24, 2010

Got Advice?

I would strongly recommend to anyone who is writing a scientific research paper to try different techniques such as freeweiting to get them started. Writing down different ideas about your topic and then writing down what you've heard or already know will help when doing additional research. Also, after writing your first draft I would recommend using the post-draft outline. This outline will help you re-structure or add different ideas to your paper to help prove your agrument.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Just Write!

At this point my perspective of writing has changed compared to when I first started this course. When I first heard about our final paper needing to be 6-8 pages I was immediately overwhelmed. However over the past several weeks, this course has shown me that writing can be easy if the proper techniques are used. I found that freewriting about what I already know on the topic is a great way to start a paper and informal outlining can help me detemine how my paper needs to be structured. Overall I can say I am relieved at how well I think I did in this class. Writing is not on my list of fears any longer… :)

Saturday, January 9, 2010

End of Posting?

I'm not sure if I will continue posting to my blog after this course. I personally do not know many people who would consider following my blog or would be interested in reading it. However, I do see where a blog would come in useful. Such as staying in tough with family/friends, keeping clients/customers informed...I have a friend who owns an art gallery that uses a blog to keep her clients informed on her activities and classes that are going on. It really seems to work for her.

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Shocking Research?!?!?

I can't say that I found any shocking information during the process of researching on Childhood Obesity. This is a common and serious problem in today's culture. I did, however, realize how much television affects your diet. For example, in my paper I wrote about Trix cereal and how General Mills uses a Rabbit to catch kids' attention and making them want the sugary cereal. I also realized how much schools play a role in childhood obesity by offering vending machines in several locations. High-calorie and sugary foods are way too accessible for children today.