Reflection Paper 3

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Student Name

Reflection Letter

NSG 301

Professor

Reflection Paper

RE: Writing Reflection

Writing is an exciting endeavor because it allows the presentation of thoughts or knowledge in a written format available for others to read. In the academic field, writing is the primary method of presenting and sharing knowledge. Writing in the academic field is formal in most instances to ensure a standard way of sharing knowledge and promote consistency. In higher education, skills in academic writing are imperative to academic success. Proficiency is awarded and reflected in final grades, hence the need for students to practice writing skills to become better writers. I have engaged in various assignments in this course and had an opportunity to showcase my writing skills, which I acknowledge have improved over time. Although I have not achieved the level I aspire to, I can testify to significant improvement.

When writing, it is imperative that information is presented concisely to enhance understandability and ensure the information is interpreted correctly and achieves the desired objective. However, it is impossible to control how readers perceive and interpret the information presented due to individual differences or biases on the topic. You can only wish the information reaches the intended audience and is interpreted as anticipated to achieve its desired objective. My greatest fear in writing is presenting a piece of work and readers interpreting the information differently, causing controversy or misinformation. Writing aspects of grammar, including punctuation, proper spelling, and tone, influence how readers interpret information. My goal in this course is to ensure that I utilize the writing aspects of grammar, specifically punctuation, to make reading more sensible and clearer and ensure the correct interpretation of presented information.

Although my writing has significantly improved, I still think I have several weaknesses I should work on to strengthen my writing ability. I need to practice more often to achieve perfection, aiming to become a scholar or write a scientific paper one day. I am goal-oriented, a strength I can utilize to improve my writing skills. I can focus on reading more about academic and scholarly writing, borrowing from course resources, instructor feedback, and online resources, which provide valuable insights into proper writing. When comparing it with writing in high school, I can attest that writing follows the same process. You have to initiate an idea, gather information about it, plan your points, and present them in a written format. However, as you advance at the academic level, writing standards are requirements also advance. At this level, writing is more demanding, and instructors are keener with writing requirements per the provided standards like APA. To perform at the highest level, I have had to do more and invest more in my papers and essays. I proofread my essays and review grammar, adopting tools like Grammarly to limit errors before presenting my assignments.

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Writing is essential in academic and professional life. Proficient writing gives confidence and enhances clarity in communication, which is fundamental in professional and general life. Writing will bolster my intelligence and competency because I engage more with information, learn to understand materials, ideas, and concepts, and do research for expounded understanding when writing an essay. I also engage in more critical thinking when writing, which can improve my intelligence. I also learn to express my thoughts, feelings, and ideas through writing. Writing also enhances memory, and I can attest that I remember better when I write things down.

Reflection Paper 3