Journal 10

The vocabulary assignment that is set for today should be due for Wednesday because then the students will have more time to work on other assignment such as the English blogs to re edit and make their corrections. The blogs are worth more points and have a bigger impact on our grades and therefore we should have more time to work on them to make them better. The vocabulary words are simple and writing is extremely important and having correct grammar and citations throughout our blogs will help us do better in more classes because we will have the experience we need to write and good paper with correct citations and avoid plagiarism. If we spend time working on vocabulary we will not have as much time to really work on and understand MLA format and if we do not work on the MLA format we are more likely to be excused of plagiarism. Plagiarism is a consequence that is more common than ever before because of the easy access to technology and other peoples work and if we do not know how to properly cite our sources. Knowing how to cite sources is a life skill that students need to learn to continue on in their education. If the student falls subject to plagiarism, they will receive lower grades and therefore fall behind in their plans for the future. This assignment is simple and will not take long to complete so by postponing it we give more time for the assignments that will impact our future and possible our careers and ability to get a job. The vocabulary assignment should be postponed to better allow the students to get caught up and have a better grades and have less stress put on the shoulders to complete everything and stay caught up. Students these days are under a lot pressure and they have many different events that take up most of their time and with one extra assignment could be the difference between staying up til eleven or getting to bed at a decent hour. With school, sports, after school activities, and family students have no time to breath and just be a kid.