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Thursday, November 7, 2013

Reflection - Section 13 - Common Mistakes in Writing - Nov. 12

Visit this URL:  http://my.ilstu.edu/~jhkahn/writing.html to review some common mistakes of English grammar, mechanics, and punctuation.  Did you find this resource to be useful?  Why or why not?  In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities (re:  classification).

34 comments:

  1. Wow! After I read the list of common mistakes we make in writing, it made me realize that I have so much to improve in my writings and that this will help me along the way. My most common mistakes are my wrong usage of the commas in my sentences and my paragraphs usually have fragmented sentences that I fail to notice. Today's class was fun and we did many activities involving classification. I learned that classification can be used to make an outline a bit easier and more organized. Overall I learned a lot today.

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    1. You can do it and with that I mean you cannot not do it. Which means, if your confused, you can do it. Now that you've found your wrongs. Now you can do them right.

      This comment reply is not classified.

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    2. Haha, Ian you are so confusing!!! Anyways, don't worry Joanne you are not alone :p but we got this!!

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    3. I know! I make a lot of common errors now that I think about it.

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    4. First step is to realize the mistakes. Then we can work our way to becoming better writers.

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    5. I'm with you on that. I make so many mistakes on my writing and this list was very helpful. Yes, today's class was fun and I learned quite a lot.

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  2. Well, second one to comment. Anyway, class was very interesting to say as least. Many people learn, many others interfere with giggles. Classification, that was what we have learned today and I shall classify this comment as "words in a blog". If that sound right. Oh well. We were given back our test #3 back and I can't say I wasn't surprise on what I got but I wouldn't give it away.

    This comment/blog post has been classified and not classified.

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    1. "many others interfere with giggles" HAHAHAHAHAAAAHAHAA!

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    2. Bro, I can't tell if you're actually quoting "This comment/blog has been classified and not classified." especially with your comment on Joanne's as well. You're hilarious!

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    3. I was very pleased with my grade on test 3 as well. Nice one man!

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    4. Lots of laughter today ! haha

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    5. Even though i seat by myself in class. Your side has that happy "vibe" going on haha. Class was great.

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    6. Fell asleep after posting... (XD) First to post a blog, I got tired of waiting for someone to post before me. OMG! I'm guilty of giggling!

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  3. After going over the common mistakes, I realized that even I needed some improvement. Going over the list made me more cautious about how to write my future essays. It's helpful because it can be my guide with writing essays to improve my paper and avoid errors.

    Today's class discussion about classification was fun and interesting :)

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    1. "Today's class discussion about classification was fun and interesting :)" You're so funny just like Ian. Let's continue to be fun and interesting with everyone in class!

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    2. Today's session WAS very interesting. Learned quite a lot.

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    3. I would also use the list as my guide when I do my essays !

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    4. Fun and interesting huuuhhhh?.... ok I'll go with that. Anyway.... YES!!!!
      Errors are the enemy, Improvement is our ally, and Guidance is friend!!!! With this we can "WIN"!!!!

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    5. I agree with you. I well be very careful when i write my papers now. Also take my time.

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    6. Late reply in progress... Everyday's fun and interesting when we're together! Down with the enemy! We shall conquer thee!!!

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  4. Wow, i must be part of that list of students that make common errors. I know some of it already to understand how to fix those errors but some of them just slip out of my mind. This was very helpful because now I'm aware of the mistakes I make.

    Today's lesson in classification was helpful in organizing my thoughts a bit more including outlining my papers.

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    1. You can't fix all your errors over night. Hopefully we can grow as writers and make less mistakes as we go on.

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    2. It was also an eye opener for me. The list is very helpful !

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    3. Yes, fix those errors, but remember to look back and again so that you will remember what went wrong in the future.

      Let's classify our thoughts....... AND BREAK!!!!!!!

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    4. Its lucky we have drafts for people to peer review our paper.

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    5. We're all on that list David (XD). Don't worry errors are made to be CONQUERED!!! (with the power of peer reviews and friendship!!!!!)

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  5. That is quite a lot of common mistakes in grammar, mechanics and punctuation. I hope to recognize mistakes like these for future writing assignments. Today's session was about classification. I believe it would be very helpful for when I have to brainstorm about future assignments.

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    1. Yeah dude, little by little, we're just getting better with our writing. Btw, nice display picture man!

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    2. Yes @ David we are proving little by little. I know in the future we will be great in writing. :)

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    3. I think you mean 'improving' Ardell. (XD) Anyway, I agree today's lessons are going to be very helpful for our future essays and assignments.

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  6. After going through the whole list of "common mistakes", I realized that I have been making so many errors in my writing ! I need to improve and learn from this. Today's class was fun. Lots of giggles/distractions. Haha !

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    1. Yes, class was fun. Lots of giggles here and there. Now those were some "common mistakes".... and from that we can learn from them.

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  7. After today's lesson, i now know that i have been making mistakes on my papers. Im lucky we have peer reviews as well as drafts to make my papers well okay. At least im getting better.

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