On the internet, good writing is certainly in the eye of the searcher. The filtration system for quality is no where near that of Columbia University selecting the next Pulitzer Prize winner, but the online classroom is separate from the anything-goes environment of the World Wide Web. The members of an online class have the freedom to do their assignments in a more flexible time frame that traditional classes, but the quality of their work is still expected to be at a high level. Online classes often require the use of different sources as well, such as online writing labs and discussion threads. Contrary to popular belief, assignments in an online class require the same amount of research creativity and proofreading as any other type of college course. It is easy not to prioritize internet classes because there isn’t a set time of when to attend and assignments are often due weekly as opposed to daily.
There have been several times when I’ve written for my internet classes and I have felt a little lost. Without the inspiration of close classmates or the assessment of a professor, I often have trouble knowing where to start. There is a dual sense of isolation because without the professor and classmates, the feeling of immediate expectation is diminished. I tend to feel less inclined to focus on the details.
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