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GypsieRayne
May 16, 2012, 07:18 PM
Depends here also, because I have time on my hands and tend to get bored so I read more and find ways to occupy my time, even if that means finishing assignments ahead of schedule.

How can this be rewritten?

Wondergirl
May 16, 2012, 07:22 PM
Did you compose that sentence? Or is it from a story or is an assignment? (It's a horrible sentence.)

GypsieRayne
May 16, 2012, 07:24 PM
YES I realize that. I start writing the way I think.. and revise but I can't revise this one.. that is why I asked for help.
Thank You

Wondergirl
May 16, 2012, 07:26 PM
Is it part of an essay or story, or is it floating all alone somewhere?

What is the context?

GypsieRayne
May 16, 2012, 07:29 PM
It is an answer to a discussion question assignment.

This is the question:
Are you the first to finish, but not necessarily the one turning in the most accurate work?

This is my current answer:
Depends here also, because I have time on my hands and tend to get bored so I read more and find ways to occupy my time, even if that means finishing assignments ahead of schedule.

Wondergirl
May 16, 2012, 07:32 PM
I can improve your answer, but it doesn't answer the question posed.

GypsieRayne
May 16, 2012, 07:35 PM
It neither really it is a discussion question in which we answer them in at least a sentence and build on it if possible

Wondergirl
May 16, 2012, 07:36 PM
You're not even on the right track!

GypsieRayne
May 16, 2012, 07:37 PM
Assignment dq

Wondergirl
May 16, 2012, 07:40 PM
There are actually two ideas presented --

1) Are you the first to finish (or do you finish later)?

2) If you finish early, how accurate is your work? Have you given it the attention it deserves? If you finish later, does that mean you have spent time ensuring your work is accurate?

GypsieRayne
May 16, 2012, 07:42 PM
It varies depending on the amount of time that I have as it varies from day to day depending on what has to be done in my daily life concerning my mothers estate,as she just passed away at the end of January of this year.

Wondergirl
May 16, 2012, 07:47 PM
And what about the accuracy and value of your work and how it fits with the speed you finish projects?

GypsieRayne
May 16, 2012, 07:50 PM
Normally, I am very accurate. Some things are harder for me to grasp than others.

Wondergirl
May 16, 2012, 07:51 PM
Accurate even when you finish quickly?

GypsieRayne
May 16, 2012, 07:55 PM
If it is a topic I am already familiar with then yes,but if not then honestly no.

Wondergirl
May 16, 2012, 07:58 PM
NOW answer the question you started with --

Are you the first to finish, but not necessarily the one turning in the most accurate work?

GypsieRayne
May 16, 2012, 08:07 PM
Thank you for you time have a blessed night.

Wondergirl
May 16, 2012, 08:08 PM
What's your answer??

GypsieRayne
May 16, 2012, 08:15 PM
Normally, I am very accurate. Some things are harder for me to grasp than others. If it is a topic I am already familiar with then yes,but if not then honestly no.

Wondergirl
May 16, 2012, 08:17 PM
Yes what and no what? There are no antecedents.

Wondergirl
May 16, 2012, 08:22 PM
Are you the first to finish, but not necessarily the one turning in the most accurate work?

I tend to finish very quickly and am normally very accurate if I am familiar with the material. On the other hand, if I am not familiar with the material and finish quickly, my work will be less than accurate.

GypsieRayne
May 16, 2012, 09:17 PM
This is my final piece:

I guess that one could say that once I figure out what is to be done I am pretty through. Normally, I am very accurate. Some things are harder for me to grasp than others. If it is a topic I am already familiar with then yes, but if not then honestly no. This is the second time I have taken this course. Previously, my time was a little busier and more complicated to complete assignments due to exhaustion. Normally I take the time to make sure that my assignments are correct to the best of my knowledge and capabilities.

When editing an essay or a paper it is best to pay close attention to grammatical details, spelling as well as punctuation. For one to be a good editor they must possess unbreakable patience in order to get the piece that the writer has worked on correctly formatted for the chosen audience .In order for one to be an excellent editor one must have coordination of all the necessary components, which includes but is not limited to spelling and grammar. For myself to become a better editor, I must have more patience not rush so much when it comes to things that I do not understand. I also feel that I must work in punctuation.
The editing process is somewhat of a challenge for me. I strive to make my papers and essays correct.

GypsieRayne
May 16, 2012, 09:18 PM
This is my final piece:

I guess that one could say that once I figure out what is to be done I am pretty through. Normally, I am very accurate. Some things are harder for me to grasp than others. If it is a topic I am already familiar with then yes, but if not then honestly no. This is the second time I have taken this course. Previously, my time was a little busier and more complicated to complete assignments due to exhaustion. Normally I take the time to make sure that my assignments are correct to the best of my knowledge and capabilities.

When editing an essay or a paper it is best to pay close attention to grammatical details, spelling as well as punctuation. For one to be a good editor they must possess unbreakable patience in order to get the piece that the writer has worked on correctly formatted for the chosen audience .In order for one to be an excellent editor one must have coordination of all the necessary components, which includes but is not limited to spelling and grammar. For myself to become a better editor, I must have more patience not rush so much when it comes to things that I do not understand. I also feel that I must work in punctuation.
The editing process is somewhat of a challenge for me. I strive to make my papers and essays correct.[/QUOTE]