Academic Writing Growth.”Describe how your academic writing and research have changed throughout the course. Provide an example to show your peers this growth. · Describe one or two doctoral student strategies and/or skills that have improved the most. Provide an example to show your peers this growth.”

Academic Writing Growth

Over the course of my academic journey, my writing and research skills have significantly improved. One strategy that has been particularly helpful in improving my writing is the use of pre-writing techniques such as outlining and brainstorming (Bousquet, 2020). These techniques have allowed me to better organize my thoughts and ideas, resulting in clearer and more cohesive written work. Another skill that has greatly enhanced my research abilities is the use of primary sources. Prior to my coursework, I relied heavily on secondary sources and often struggled to incorporate a diverse range of perspectives in my research. However, through practice and guidance from my professors, I have learned how to effectively locate and analyze primary sources, leading to more in-depth and nuanced research (Smith, 2019). One specific example of my growth in academic writing can be seen in a research paper I recently wrote on the impact of social media on mental health. In this paper, I utilized both pre-writing techniques and primary sources to effectively structure my argument and support it with evidence. Cont…