Graduate Writing II: Intermediate Composition Skills

 

Post your initial 2-paragraph introduction and reflection. In the first paragraph, introduce yourself to your colleagues. In the second paragraph, answer the following questions:

  • What is scholarly writing?
  • Thinking of yourself as a scholar, what is one area you feel confident in? What is a skill you would like to improve?
  • Connect on a personal level with your colleagues introduction
  • Provide an example that fits their definition of scholarly writing and explain why
  • Offer a specific resource, strategy, or tip to help with their improvement area
  • If you struggle in their area of confidence, describe what you find challenging and ask them for advice