Below is a segment from my former University of Phoenix blog. I have since rolled the blog into my main blog for posterity.
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After a brief refresher from the Writing Self Assessment, I spent a bit more time working with the LBCH to ensure that my writing nuances were properly presented. I wrote an autobiography, which was much more difficult than I had expected. I found myself wondering where I stood in comparison with my other classmates in terms of education, on-the-job experience, professionalism, etc. I was very glad to read others’ biographies. Knowing everyone out there is as busy as I am (or more so) really makes me feel better.
The reading assignments, getting OE working correctly with the newsgroups and playing catch-up after a wedding weekend out of town were a bit overwhelming. I had a four-day weekend away from my desk at home where I was working exclusively from IE.
The discussion questions were insightful as well. I had to review the proper way to cite a source, something I hadn’t needed to practice in many years. It always impresses me when the same assignment can yield so many different responses--particularly the plagiarism question.
I look forward to the upcoming group work. I see it as a challenge and as a great way to “practice.” I’ve learned to stay positive, focus on the task at hand and prioritize the important from the not-so-important. If I can take those three rules to the office with me, I think I’ll have a swift way to success.
Or at least a way to sleep better at night.
Posted by admin at May 29, 2003 12:45 AM