The most important thing i have learned about research writing is that it takes a long time. I am glad that we have had blogging homework that makes us start our research before the paper is due or else i would never have completed the assignment, in time. It took so much time finding all the information needed to back up my hypotheses.
I also learned how important it is to get feedback from others. It really helped when other people read my paper who have new perspectives on it. I was able to make changes to it and really focus on my topic. It also helped reading and giving others feedback. I got ideas from this which in turn helped make my paper better.
I also learned the value of time away from my paper. I used to write everything in one night and the next day edit it and turn it in. I have now learned that i need to leave my paper alone for a day and when i get back to it i am able to see it more clearly. I think it has helped my writing alot.
Casey Hahn said
You’re right, it does take a very long time. I didn’t realise how much work could be put into one research paper before this, since in high school we usually just cut and paste and didn’t bother to really research.