Critical Reflection

After attending this module, I feel that my command of the English Language has improved slightly, and my confidence has increased when writing academic essays. Being a Singaporean, I have the tendency to incorporate ‘Singlish’ into academic writing, and did not realize the presence of such ‘Singlish’ elements. In addition, I use words such as ‘would’ loosely. Through this module, I have learnt various skills and techniques to improve my writing skills in academic writing.

This module has taught me a variety of English Language rules. Some examples include developing a thesis statement, using linking words, avoiding plagiarism and proper citation; both in-text citation and bibliography. These rules reminded me to be more mindful when writing an academic essay. Nevertheless, there are still some aspects of my academic writing which I feel, require improvement. They include the use of a variety of words to avoid repetition, and be more careful on tenses used. A method of improving would be to read more widely, and take note of the academic terms and words used in academic writing. By doing so, there is likelihood that I will be exposed to more academic words, to further enhance the use of appropriate terms in writing an academic essay.

In conclusion, this module is beneficial in cultivating good academic writing skills in me. As a student from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, it is essential to be equipped with good writing skills, especially in modules which require writing research paper. This module allowed me to better express my thoughts through writing, and convey the right message to the readers.