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Being A Non-Traditional Student
Being a non-traditional student, there are several different problems I encountered upon my return to school. Upon speaking with other non-traditional students, I have found that a common concern is our confidence and competence in our writing skills. In this day and age, there are many resources available to help students through the writing process. As listed in Unit 4: Introduction to University Writing, a few online resources include, but are not limited to PaperRater.com, Smarthinking, and finally your instructor (Chambers, 2015). PaperRater.com is a great online resource that performs grammar and spelling checks and even provides you with a grade. Smarthinking is a resource that students of Bethel University can
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