What advice would you now give to someone writing his/her first scientific paper?
I would first explain to the person that the main purpose of a scientific paper is to report new results, usually experimental and to relate these results to previous knowledge in the field (Little and Parker, 2009). The advice I would give to someone writing his or her first scientific paper is to make sure that his or her paper is exceedingly clear and concise.

Little & Parker. (2009). How to read a scientific paper [Electronic Article]. Retrieved on December 18, 2009 from http://www.biochem.arizona.edu/classes/bioc568/papers.htm

What area do you think you have strengthened in the last 10 weeks?
I think I have strengthened in every area in writing. Most of the information I was taught in Comp I is very different from what I have learned in this course. I use to hate writing papers, but now that I know the different writing methods, I am comfortable with writing papers.

What areas do you feel still need improvement in regards to writing?
I think I still need to work on using more active verbs instead of passive verbs.

Any final thoughts or statements to make before we wrap up?
I just wanted to say that I thought this course was going to be so boring, but I was wrong! I am glad that I had to take this course because it has giving me a new perspective about writing. I wish all of you the best in your future educational and career goals!!

Best Wishes!
Alicia Steele Little