Chapter 6 of BBG is extremely helpful in regards to writing our research paper. I liked reading that the sources are actually our main starting points. They help us to make informed decisions for our paper and begin the process of generating new ideas. Also, the text was very detailed, and I found that to be beneficial. For example, the chart that explained what examples of primary, secondary, and tertiary sources is most likely something I will reference back to during the writing process. Lastly, I liked the overall point that was reiterated throughout the entire book so far. When writing our own work and evaluating other's, it is crucial to evaluate the rhetorical situation, purpose, audience, mode, and media. Of course, for the research paper, the most important aspect is validity.
My writing process for project 2 was different from project 1 because I had to conduct research towards my argumentative topic. I also was required to use the Florida State university database in order to find peer-reviewed article that would provide me with correct information. This essay also had several sources whom mad me sound more credible towards my audience, which enabled me to write more about my topic. The personally think that writing a first draft and then revising it in order for it to be my final draft to be very helpful when writing a research essay. I was able to carefully go over any grammatical or punctuation errors as well as make sure that all my sentences made sense and were not random. I enjoyed project 2 the most because I was required to conduct research on my topic, which allowed me to expand my knowledge towards an argument that is personal to me and it made me sound even more credible when discussing this argument face to face with someone.
I agree that reading sources helps find your main topic for your paper, and that this book has been very helpful throughout our writing assignments so far this semester.
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