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My Bad Habits

 One of my bad habits is forgetting how to cite my essays properly. Whenever the requirement comes up, I would have to research how to cite correctly for websites, books, articles, and in-text information. I review old essays, look at notes from English 101, read articles from online sources, or watch YouTube videos. It's always a struggle to remember this information after learning it each time. I realize this is an area I should work on. I'm currently studying to become a diesel mechanic, and these skills seem unnecessary. But one day, I know that I'll need this information. I understand that knowing how to cite information is essential in fields like journalism, academic research, or teaching English. Since I want to retain this information, I think one way to do that is to try writing an academic essay where proper citations are required. I could also write notes about citations and refer back to them as needed.

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