Teens and Social Media: What's the Harm?

The introduction and literature review revision 

While revising my literature review and introduction, I discovered some exciting elements. I realized that there are some data and information that I did not tackle well in my research paper. I had to include this crucial information. Additionally, in the revision process, I found out that it was much easier to understand what the fundamental research entails. Other essential details have to be included in the research paper. I also went through the content and corrected a few typos, and added other essential details. Also, I had many ideas, which I included to ensure that my paper looked excellent. 

Therefore, the complete revision was beneficial, and it was highly worthwhile to do it on these two areas of my paper. I also had to eliminate some words to ensure that the introduction was brief and clear to the point. For example, I reduced the word count to 350 from 500 words. I also ensured that the Literature review part followed the professor's instructions. I ensured that it had a preface to guide the reader on what to expect. It was followed by the body that I divided into four main paragraphs and finally the conclusion part. Then I read through the body to avoid plagiarism by ensuring proper use of references and APA citations. I also ensured quoting all the materials used. 

Overall reflection 

My most vital point is that I can breakdown information and legitimate facts in a coherent manner. It is different from just writing from what comes to mind. There are times when I experience writer's block, and nothing comes to mind. My mind goes blank as much as I struggle to write something, but nothing comes to mind. Yes, I believe the scope of my project was narrowed down. I am confident that narrowing down the topic was much simple. I honestly do not consider the process simple, but I took it with great importance to work on it. The overall structure was okay to me, and I consider it to be guiding and helpful. It helps a lot in improving my writing for the better. Yes, I have looked at other materials and help correct and see how best to improve my writing. Yes, there is a substantial public publication, and academic materials differ. There is a formal way of writing academic papers, different from the public sources written for the mass public. 

Helpful advice from experience 

As a high school student, I had a challenging time keeping up with my English assignments in the tenth grade. My teacher was called Mrs. Sylvester. She understood my limitation and gave me the most important advice that I will never forget. She told me to write what comes to my mind. When I was always failing her class, I wouldn't say I liked her lessons and was almost giving up. When she told me I could write about anything I saw interesting, it gave me a new perspective. I began writing freely and also interesting topics. It helped me in gaining confidence in writing. I would comfortably express myself on a piece of paper. It made me change my attitude towards writing and the entire English lesson. 

However, after joining the campus, I faced another challenge, especially in English online classes. My professor commented that my grammar and sentence structure needed work. It took me by shock because I assumed I was still good at writing since my high school days. I noticed that it's true. I still have grammar mistakes. I always ensure to proofread my papers to correct any mistakes. I positively take criticism because it helps me be a good writer. The professor's comments from my written assignments give me a good reality check on the things I fail to notice. They help me pay attention to them when writing my next papers. 

Reflection 

The entire writing process is challenging. The most challenging task is gathering information from sources and summarizing them in my own words. It is challenging to identify educational and contributing sources. Despite these challenges, I have improved my writing and ability to identify the right information. My best advice to future students taking this course is to utilize the University's library maximally. It has helpful tips and enables easy identification of sources for their research. I will apply the concepts in this course in real-world situations. The lesson helps to improve my chances of getting a promising career and attain overall success in life. Persuasive writing helped me identify how to write argumentative papers. The course also teaches proper grammar and punctuation, which are crucial in our daily life. 

I am happy to pursue this class because I have learned new concepts and mastered writing good English papers. The course also helps one understand the importance of following guidelines and instructions. It is an essential skill in everyday life because even in workplaces, there are rules to follow. Shortcut work means low grades and penalties. I have also learned the importance of taking criticism and feedback positively. There is also the skill of time management, which has helped me and will help the future.