step 1/2

Step # 1
1.) It's ok to say things the instructor may disagree with.
2.) Follow a formal structure
3.) Know your thesis before you start
4.) Information comes mostly from books
5.) Summerizing what's known about the topic is most important
- I agree with most of the above more than the other statements listed in the book. I don't believe that anyone person has all of the correct answers, so of course there may be conflict in beliefs or opinions in one's paper, from an audiences perspective.
- I enjoy structure more than leinency. More of an appreciation once completed. A formal structure feels more organized and seems as if there is much more thought placed into the paper vs. as if it was thrown together off the top of your head puzzle-pieced type of paper.
-Knowing exactly what the point of my paper will be about, helps me to better organize my thoughts and plan much easier for the entire as a whole. I'll learn and understand new facts than I ever knew of before and can use those facts in future situations if the topic were to arise.
-Gathering information from books, but not only from- and other resources such as the internet, etc. is an excellent way of hands-on learning tools. I like using more than one source because I widen my horizon and see what more there is offered vs. only book research.-Summerizing the known topics covered throughout the paper re-ensures the importance of what's going on in my opinion.
-Research papers, for me, is the most challenging. The rewards of hard work put forth is definatly worth the pushing myself to do good, having fun with it, along with gaining knowledge and experience, and along the way open minded appreciation.