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Writing skills have not always been my biggest category, and with the help of unit two I have learned a few tips to help me develop a stronger writing skill. Starting with a solid construction, give the writing time to stew, and reading the work aloud are three of these tips that have interested me (Bethel University, 2014, slides 7-8 & 11-12).
Starting with a solid construction helps me get past the beginning of not knowing where to start. So with reviewing the material that has been assigned to me, searching articles with the topic I need, and highlighting what stands out to me that I can use in my work gives me the chance to have a great essay. (Bethel University, 2014, p. 5).
Letting my work stew will allow me the chance to relax and then go back to find all my errors. When I go back and review I will be able to find my errors and fix my mistakes. (Bethel University, 2014, p. 7). Once I have fixed my errors I will go back and read it aloud.
Reading my work aloud will help me could catch any errors my eyes missed (Bethel University, 2014, p. 8). When writing and reading my work silently I will soon see what my
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I use to write as when I was little, it was easy for me. I could not agree more when you say that “writing is a great way to express how you feel”. Poems were always my biggest thing to do just that! APA format and Reference is a great tip that I have also learned to help me. The other tip I have grown fond of is letting my work stew (Bethel University, 2014, p. 7). When I do my work I let it sit, then I will go back and reread what I have done. This allows me to see all of the errors that I have made. I am able to focus on what I have written. Then I move to the next step of reading aloud, this allows me to hear the mistakes that my eyes are blind to (Bethel University, 2014, p. 8). I hope these tips allow me to become a better writer as I go on my academic journey. Great job on explaining the tips you have

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