Visit this URL: http://my.ilstu.edu/~jhkahn/writing.html to review some common mistakes of English grammar, mechanics, and punctuation. Did you find this resource to be useful? Why or why not?
In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities.
EN100 Fall Intersession 2013
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I think this resource is great for reviewing before writing an essay or a paper. The resource shows a lot of common mistakes that we often overlook when we are writing papers or essays. I make a few of these mistakes so this resource was very useful to me. Class today was good, we learned more about paragraphs, as well as writing introductions for paragraphs. Happy New Year, and Happy B-day to Alixes and Krystal!
ReplyDeleteI also believe this is a great resource site above in writing an essay
DeleteHappy birthday to Alixes and Krystal also!
Deleteyea same thoughts exactly ! i also believe that this is a great resource helping us in writing an essay
DeleteI think it is great as well. Happy birthday Alixes and Krystal!
DeleteThank you!!
DeleteHappy New Year EVERYONE!!! And Happy Birthday again to our lovely ladies, have a good one but not TOO good, be safe!!
DeleteThe resource site above is a very useful resource. I make mistakes like these from time to time so it is good to look back at this site. Today's activities taught me about different introduction paragraphs. I know have different styles of introductory paragraphs to choose from when writing an essay. Happy New Years!
ReplyDeleteI think everyone makes these mistakes every once in a while. It's a good resource though.
DeleteYes it is good to use this as guidelines when proofreading your paper
DeleteIt is very useful, you are right!
Deleteyes this site resource is very useful when we need to do our essay.
DeleteGood job on the different introduction paragraphs, I learn a lot from hearing your examples! Thank you.
DeleteProfessor Kahn’s article about common mistakes made while writing English is very helpful to people like me. Since English is my second language, I really have to pay attention to all of the details, like punctuation, apostrophes, the use of it’s and its, and so on. The American English language is very complicated and has many rules. I see Kahn’s article as a good resource tool to turn to when we are required to write papers. In today’s class, I learned all the stages of the writing process. I learned that there are some introductory methods, including a direct statement of the thesis, background, definition of term, quotations, a shocking statement, and question. In addition, I learned some effective ways of concluding a paper. There are also many ineffective ways of concluding an essay.
ReplyDeleteI agree, this essay is useful for everyone.
DeleteYou speak English very well for your second language!
DeleteIf we keep using these corrections, we will surely improve!
DeleteYou speak English very good.
Deletei Agree too
DeleteToday, I was shown about six different types of introductory paragraphs that I am almost sure I have never seen before. I am thankful for these examples because many of a time, I really need a strong start for my development paragraphs to really flow. My brain stretcher the "Blow Hole" made me miss my brother who lives in Honolulu. Lately, I have been really wanting to go and visit him and possibly find work there.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to visit Honolulu, I haven't been there yet, and also to see a "blow hole" for the first time
Deletei think you did excellent in the brain stretcher.
DeleteHawaii sounds like a beautiful place to live!
DeleteHawaii does sound nice to live!
DeleteYes i have been to hawaii and its very beautifull there especially at the beaches. but the only thing is that its very crowded..
Deleteits overpopulated and there are many thiefs lols
There are so many ways to introduce a subject that it gets confusing to me. Unfortunately for me, I take so long to think of a response, and then writing it takes even longer.
DeleteI enjoyed that we wrote different introductions for one topic.
DeleteI miss living in Hawaii! It's beautiful!
DeleteOn the discussion of common mistakes of English grammar, mechanics, and punctuation, this site is quite helpful. The examples help in demonstrating the differences between what is right and what is wrong. However, I wish there was a further explanation on the reason of why the example is right. For example, the last common mistake for hyphens. I wish there was bit more explanation for the reason for hyphens. Lastly, today's class activities was productive and helpful to approaches for different introduction and conclusion styles.
ReplyDeleteEnglish is a strict language and some of the reasons are in-depth and may be hard to explain for grammar corrections.
DeleteI also would like more explanations for the usage of hypens
DeleteI agree, I sometimes think in punctuation and grammar that the examples that's given aren't clear. To me, some examples make sense and others don't.
DeleteI agree as well!
DeleteI agree as well
DeleteI bookmarked Dr. Kahn’s article because I am always making mistakes. I have to go over my work many, many times before I feel comfortable having other people read it. I guess I am insecure about my writing and want to make it better.
DeleteThis is a good resource of reviewing common mistakes before you should write an essay. There are a lot of common errors that i have done in writing my essay. Today's activities has taught me about different types of introduction uses of the thesis. I believe today's session was good overall
ReplyDeleteI agree, today's activities is a good start for the new year!
DeleteThe resource is very useful when it comes to writing essays. I had troubles with these before and I still do, but there is always room for improvements. Today's class lesson was good. I learned different ways to write your introduction which can set your essay if it is interesting so the reader can read furthermore.
ReplyDeleteI agree as well. The resource is really helpful.
DeleteYes i find this resource useful because it helps me learn more on my English grammar, mechanics, and punctuation.
ReplyDeleteI learned a lot in today's class. although i was sort of confused but i caught up :)
The link above was very insightful about common mistakes in english. English language is very complex; you have to proof read and double check everything you write. Today's class was interesting. I really enjoyed everyones brainstretchers!
ReplyDeleteYes. English language is very complex.
DeleteThis resource helped me understand the little glitches we come across when writing essays. It also refreshed my mind and made me think about the common mistakes I make when writing. Today's activities were fun and class went by fast which is awesome! It feels so weird writing the year 2014. Well, I hope everyone has a great day.
ReplyDeleteYes, I was reminded of common mistakes in my writing as well. Happy New Year! Today was fast. I did not realize I left at 11:30.
DeleteAs a foreign student, it is hard to overemphasize basic grammatical and spelling errors even I had a clear idea. The reason why is that I usually think in Chinese or Korean, and translate whatever in my mind into English.
ReplyDeleteToday's class was interesting. I like the part that we write three different introductions. I had problem in writing introduction. I began with a "big" statement without any specifics. I hope I can do better job in my future essays.
I always have that problem, Kim Ha. It takes me a long time to analyze an English written essay or paper or book because I first have to read it in Chinese, and then translate into English. I know there is something lost in the translation.
DeleteI have many friends who are not born with English as their first language, at first I use to feel sorry for them. But I now think that you are both stronger for seeking education in a foreign language. I really want to learn and speak fluent foreign languages.
DeleteThe link above was very helpful. It helps remind the writer the common minor mistake that can totally change the tone of your writing. Making a habit of avoiding these minor common mistake will help writers in the long run.Writers should never forget the basics of writing and should make a habit of proof reading their materials to iron out these common mistakes. Today's class was fun and interactive. Learned different ways of writing an effective thesis statement. My brainteaser made me want to play golf today.
ReplyDeleteI also like today's class. It went by so fast.
DeleteThe paragraph titled, "The Drag" really opened my eyes to professional drag racing. A person with a need for speed feels alive when the rush kicks in. Adrenaline is the one feeling we all have at the heat the moment, both emotional and inspirational. As soon as the author stabbed the pedal, all of his (or her) problems in life just disappears. It feels like an eternity, because the speed and adrenaline he feels slows time down; it is like he is in another place when he is at top speed. When he hits the finish line, for a few seconds, everything goes quiet, and the only sound he could hear was his heart beating rapidly. Finally, the crowd roars his name.
ReplyDelete"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart."
- Helen Keller
It also opened my eyes, Edward, but to a world of adjectives and descriptors. I like to escape into the world of literature or drama shows on the Internet. When you say, “all of his (or her) problems in life just disappears” it seems as if it’s only temporary. That’s why I like reading … I can escape into another world.
DeleteI think that this was a very helpful resource. I would make writing mistakes such as what was mentioned on the link. I will probably be reading this from now on before I write an essay!
ReplyDeleteI was going over the grammatical, mechanical, and punctuation information and I realized too often do I get "Its" and "It's" confused. "Its" is the possessive form of "It" whereas "It's" is the contraction form for "It is." I sometimes use commas improperly.
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