Paper 1: https://csirois51.uneportfolio.org/project-1-page-2/
In terms of MLA guidelines, we used the book “The Little Seagull”—written by Richard Bullock—which featured ways to correctly cite sources throughout and at the end of a paper. I feel as if Project 3 (Link Above) best shows my ability to correctly cite sources. Looking at the attached PDF, it can be seen the three sources are in correct format, as well as in alphabetical order. Both our class discussions and readings of Bullock’s work helped me learn how to correctly do so. Also, for in text citations, this was something I worked on throughout the semester. Using Professor Miller’s comments as well as my peer’s feedback, in Project 3 I was able to successfully cite some quotes I used. For example, in paragraph 3, I wrote “As Wallace says talking about these people “Even if you cover the kettle and turn away, you can usually hear the cover rattling and clanking as the Lobster tries to push it off” (Wallace 506).” This example shows I learned how to correct use in text citations.
For learning outcome 6, which focuses on sentence level issues I think it is best to refer to the first essay I wrote. While there are many good examples of how I demonstrated my work on sentence level issues in project three, I feel as the best one is from paper 1 (link above). In my first draft, there was many times where instead of saying “soylent”, I wrote “solvent”. In the final draft, all of these were fixed, showing the improvement of grammar throughout my drafting stages. Another way that I worked on my sentence level structure was through the local concerns on the peer review. One thing I have learned is that it is harder to find local mistakes in your own paper than in someone else’s. A way that I go about highlighting and then correcting any local concerns that may be in my paper is through other peoples feedback. I find this very helpful, as they catch things I might often not.
