Hello everyone, I would tell a new student to make sure they know all about citations and quoting. You can so easily plagiarize, even when you don't mean to.
I'm going to write about some personal stuff, I think it will help to put it in writing. My Mom died Saturday. Even though we all knew it could come at any time, she was 83, and she had two aneurysms in her chest, it doesn't seem to help. I'm glad I have a week between semesters, and I will probably not do well on the final exam because I am having trouble concentrating. It is so difficult to be taking the classes and then life throws you a problem that you must deal with. I will do my best, it's all I can do. Hopefully I will not drop my grade point average too much. I have enjoyed talking to all you students and Professor Erin. Good luck to everyone, maybe some of us will talk again in another class. Janice
Monday, November 29, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
Big Relief
Hi fellow classmates, I feel a big relief to have most of the work finished for my two classes. I feel accomplished in writing class, I've learned so much and I am a better writer for it. Having the two papers due at the same time was a little nerve racking. But I worked hard and managed to finish both papers on time. I enjoy learning new information, and I like writing. Although, it is hard work to make sure I catch all errors and finish with a good paper. We have one more week in this semester, it seems to go by fast. I'm ready to keep going and finish my degree. Good luck to everyone, Janice
Friday, November 12, 2010
I was disappointed with peer reviews
I was disappointed with the peer reviews, because no one read mine so I didn't get any kind of help.
I was looking forward to some suggestions. That is in the past so I will not think about it again.
I plan on blogging after the class is over. I tried it once before and I would like to have a medium where I can say my views. I like to write, that doesn't mean that I'm a good writer right now but I plan on learning more and I will keep on trying. I have a book, on writing by Stephen King, he gives some good tips. Some day I will write a book, this is my plan and I will have time later in my life. I am already jotting down notes and I will continue until I have a book to write.
I would like to voice a few words on children bullying. There was an incident here in Michigan just recently, some of you may have heard of it. My Grandchildren go to the school system that it happened in. We have been talking to them every day because it has affected them greatly. It is disrupting the junior high and high school age children. The media has been at the schools every day in the last two weeks. A few days ago the media was not the local stations that have been there, the world news media was there. A 18 year old boy and a 14 year old girl had consentual sex, then the relationship ended. Now the girl's mother found a text message from the girl to the boy, when she confronted her daughter, she told the mother that he had raped her. This seems now to be a lie because the mother had the boy arrested for rape and went to the local media when the boy was bonded out and went back to school. At school the girl was being bullied because the boy was well know and popular. No one would talk to her and she was pushed and it was even reported that some one threw feces at her. I believe the boy was the adult in the situation and he was wrong. So mom has media coverage every day and then they made the girl appear on camera to tell her side of the story. The next day the girl committed suicide. Now the boy may not be prosecuted because the police say there is no witness to testify against him. Her mother was as wrong as the boy, to put her on local TV. I don't know what should be done now but I know the girl thought every one was against her, she didn't have a friend on her side. The kids at school were very cruel to her. We must put a stop to this kind of thing now!
I was looking forward to some suggestions. That is in the past so I will not think about it again.
I plan on blogging after the class is over. I tried it once before and I would like to have a medium where I can say my views. I like to write, that doesn't mean that I'm a good writer right now but I plan on learning more and I will keep on trying. I have a book, on writing by Stephen King, he gives some good tips. Some day I will write a book, this is my plan and I will have time later in my life. I am already jotting down notes and I will continue until I have a book to write.
I would like to voice a few words on children bullying. There was an incident here in Michigan just recently, some of you may have heard of it. My Grandchildren go to the school system that it happened in. We have been talking to them every day because it has affected them greatly. It is disrupting the junior high and high school age children. The media has been at the schools every day in the last two weeks. A few days ago the media was not the local stations that have been there, the world news media was there. A 18 year old boy and a 14 year old girl had consentual sex, then the relationship ended. Now the girl's mother found a text message from the girl to the boy, when she confronted her daughter, she told the mother that he had raped her. This seems now to be a lie because the mother had the boy arrested for rape and went to the local media when the boy was bonded out and went back to school. At school the girl was being bullied because the boy was well know and popular. No one would talk to her and she was pushed and it was even reported that some one threw feces at her. I believe the boy was the adult in the situation and he was wrong. So mom has media coverage every day and then they made the girl appear on camera to tell her side of the story. The next day the girl committed suicide. Now the boy may not be prosecuted because the police say there is no witness to testify against him. Her mother was as wrong as the boy, to put her on local TV. I don't know what should be done now but I know the girl thought every one was against her, she didn't have a friend on her side. The kids at school were very cruel to her. We must put a stop to this kind of thing now!
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Peer Reviews
I feel great about peer reviews. I need all the help I can get. There may be something I've over looked, and another student may catch it and help me. I will take any and all suggestions I can find. I think we all learn from other people reading our papers. We are too close to our own essays to see small mistakes. The only experience I've had with peer reviews is in writing I, and I believe it was helpful. All the students here at Kaplan are very nice and I respect their opinions. So I'm waiting for mine to be read by someone, I'd like to hear what she/he has to say.
"Those who danced were thought to be quite insane by those who could not hear the music" Monet
"Those who danced were thought to be quite insane by those who could not hear the music" Monet
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Last six weeks
Hello and Happy Halloween, I have been stressed out in the last six weeks. My Mother and my Sister (my best friend) live so far away that I don't get to see them very often. My Mother is 84 with health issues, so I think about her all the time and if the phone rings, you know what I am expecting. I just spent a week there at my Mother's house and it was not long enough. I really don't care to fly especially by myself. So all that was stressful for me.
Then there is this disease that my 3 year old grandson may have. So far he only has the skin abnormalities (he had an echocardiogram for a heart murmer) and he has an appointment in November to check his retinas. The echocardiogram and the eye check-up are both diagnostic tools to rule out the disease. I hate how you have to wait forever to first, get the appointment with a specialist and then wait longer for the answers. This all started with his pediatrician back in the summer. That is why I wanted to research Tuberous Sclerosis Complex.
I am so worried about my baby!
Then there is my finances, I won't go into detail, but I need to finish my degree and get to work.
My water heater is not working correctly and I need brakes on my car. I know, I know, this is just life.
I also have issues of my own, I have a disability that does not show (I'm not going to reveal what). Stress and anxiety are not my friends. I am trying to keep positive, I believe that whatever you need and ask God to help you, that he does. Let go and let God!! Janice
Then there is this disease that my 3 year old grandson may have. So far he only has the skin abnormalities (he had an echocardiogram for a heart murmer) and he has an appointment in November to check his retinas. The echocardiogram and the eye check-up are both diagnostic tools to rule out the disease. I hate how you have to wait forever to first, get the appointment with a specialist and then wait longer for the answers. This all started with his pediatrician back in the summer. That is why I wanted to research Tuberous Sclerosis Complex.
I am so worried about my baby!
Then there is my finances, I won't go into detail, but I need to finish my degree and get to work.
My water heater is not working correctly and I need brakes on my car. I know, I know, this is just life.
I also have issues of my own, I have a disability that does not show (I'm not going to reveal what). Stress and anxiety are not my friends. I am trying to keep positive, I believe that whatever you need and ask God to help you, that he does. Let go and let God!! Janice
Monday, October 25, 2010
School influence in my life
Hi all, I'm home from Arizona, to gray skies of Michigan. It's fall and the leaves are turning and dieing as always. But I'm glad to be home.
Being in classes at Kaplan is opening up a new world for me. I haven't been working for awhile, just volunteering for hospice, the animal shelter, and of course the grandkids. I was surfing the internet last year and came across Kaplan and decided to investigate. So here I am working on my medical assistant associates degree. I have always loved medicine and have nursed many family members.
I feel like my brain has come alive and now there are many possibilities. I have always wanted to work with premature babies. When I am finished with the associates degree, I will see if that is possible. I'm an older student and I can't waste any time.
My husband died in 2006, since then I am home most of the time. I was bored and lonely. I'm not ready to do nothing all day. That is why I thought about going back to school. And here I am!
Attending classes again has made me feel intelligent and alive. I believe I can do anything I want to. I'm making good grades and learning so much. I am positive now and feel good about myself. I am very glad I looked into classes on line at Kaplan.
Being in classes at Kaplan is opening up a new world for me. I haven't been working for awhile, just volunteering for hospice, the animal shelter, and of course the grandkids. I was surfing the internet last year and came across Kaplan and decided to investigate. So here I am working on my medical assistant associates degree. I have always loved medicine and have nursed many family members.
I feel like my brain has come alive and now there are many possibilities. I have always wanted to work with premature babies. When I am finished with the associates degree, I will see if that is possible. I'm an older student and I can't waste any time.
My husband died in 2006, since then I am home most of the time. I was bored and lonely. I'm not ready to do nothing all day. That is why I thought about going back to school. And here I am!
Attending classes again has made me feel intelligent and alive. I believe I can do anything I want to. I'm making good grades and learning so much. I am positive now and feel good about myself. I am very glad I looked into classes on line at Kaplan.
Monday, October 18, 2010
plagiarism
Hello everyone, I am in beautiful Arizona this week. My mom and sis live here and there is a family wedding to attend. I'm in a coffee shop to get to the internet. (I live in Michigan, very different weather here in Yuma.) I'm alittle behind on my class work, in both classes. But I will do my best to keep my grade up and do all my asignments. It's about 80 here today and I love the sun and dry heat.
The thing about plagiarism is if you don't cite correctly you could accidently use some other person's work like your own. I would never want anyone to do that to me. In fact, I work very hard when it comes to writting, it doesn't come naturally. So I think I would sue any person who stoled my work or ideas. Citing also gives the reader the place to go, to read more on the subject you are writting about. You must give the correct person the credit for any work or idea you use in order to avoid plagiarism.
To anyone reading this blog; Enjoy every minute of life, count your blessings, do the right thing, may the force be with you, and live long and prosper!!!
The thing about plagiarism is if you don't cite correctly you could accidently use some other person's work like your own. I would never want anyone to do that to me. In fact, I work very hard when it comes to writting, it doesn't come naturally. So I think I would sue any person who stoled my work or ideas. Citing also gives the reader the place to go, to read more on the subject you are writting about. You must give the correct person the credit for any work or idea you use in order to avoid plagiarism.
To anyone reading this blog; Enjoy every minute of life, count your blessings, do the right thing, may the force be with you, and live long and prosper!!!
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