Are Summaries a form of Plagiarism???

I personally do not have positive feelings for summaries. I feel I am plagiarizing because I am just restating the article without any of my views/opinions. Even though summaries are not my favorite I did put a lot of time and effort into it. I tried my best and in the end that is all I can do. I think I would give myself a B. I would do this because I made sure all main points were stated and the paper flows as the original article does. I also worked very hard on the format and wording of my paper. I also edited and reedited my paper many times along with having other eyes edit it as well. I could have done better if I was another person in every area of my paper, but I can guarantee my paper is my personal best. The summary its self was the most challenging, for this was my first summary written for an English class. I don’t have any questions for you because you answered them during our one-on-one sessions.

WRITING...AHHH! :0

My writing process is unique to me. I have to write from beginning to end, if I don’t my brain will freak out. I am not really sure why and it is super hard to explain.  I also hand write everything first, I think it is because that is my comfort zone. I really don’t like typing and I’m not good at it;  it always tells me that I fail at everything with all the red and green lines. I know I make mistakes, I just think it is rude to rub them in my face.

I love to research and learn about new things, but the library and data bases here scare me. I am so used to go in to my library at home and find what I need. But here most of the books needed are on reserve and stuff and it is weird and I still don’t understand it all even though I went through the library orientation.  When I do gather data I make sure I have more than is required for the paper because I just want to understand what I am writing about.

Brainstorming never clicked for me; not the lists, clouds or charts…none of it. Most of what I do goes from my notes (data gathered) to my paper.

My paper continually changes as I am writing it. I will have 3 or more versions of the same paragraph. Take this blog for example I will have rewritten a couple times before I post it and most likely I will not be confident about it.

I like papers that flow, so I put what information I think fits. I don’t always follow the drafting rules because I believe one can convey the same information in different ways.

I love revising papers. This is probably where the biggest chunk of my time goes when writing a paper. I like to make sure my points are strong and that my paper flows from beginning to end.

Editing is my enemy. I fail at all things grammar or spelling related. I am slightly dyslexic, so that might have something do with it. It is not horrible but it is annoying. I don’t mix up words in sentences. I mix up letters in words and sometimes I will omit letters from words or even put new ones in that are similar in shape. It is undiagnosed, but I don’t need someone to tell me what I already know. I just have to go slow, which is not bad.

I will turn everything in on time; it is up to me to plan the time needed for my papers.

Clearly words and I have never been on the same page, which is one reason I am majoring in the sciences. I do  believe I have valid points and ideas though. With that said I can never successfully put them from my mind to paper. I can explain them verbally; it is just when writing is involved my brain goes dead. If you have any tips or techniques that could help me I would be very grateful.

I hope in this class I will learn how to become a better writer.

A smile is a gift from God, just keep that in mind :D

I have no clue who I am yet, who does? People say they have everything planned to a tee, but in actuality they are a reek inside. No one is really who they say they are-just what they want the world to view them as. I am not going to deceive you and convince you I am someone I’m not. The truth about me is not spectacular, but it is unique to me.

My journey in life is just beginning. I have experienced many things in my 18 years but nothing compares to what I will face in the future. I am not sure about tomorrow for all I know is today. Here at Olivet I hope to learn mind and skill sets that will help me in worldly situations. Being in this Christian community is what I need to grow stronger and to keep my faith on track.

I never intended to come to Olivet specifically when I was college hunting. My college requirements were as follows:

1.       Christian College

2.       Four- year Engineering Program

3.       Art Program

Cedarville was another college that fit the list above, but Olivet felt real to me so it quickly became my first choice.

At college one can be anyone they want to be; it is a fresh start for everyone. I am one who decided just to be me. I am a corky and awkward girl who loves to be crazy and share God’s loves in the simplest of ways.

God’s love amazes me! One can have just a little speck of love and it has a HUGE impact. It keeps growing as one gives it away and shares it with another. His love is one thing that will never run dry and always be there when needed. And if that is what His love is imagine how magnificent God’s other qualities are.

All in all I am a socially awkward nerd starting out college and trying to follow God’s path.