The advice that I would have to say that I would give to someone about to write their first scientific paper is to make sure that they understand APA format. I really struggled with the citing part of the APA format. I still don't think that I understand it totally. But, I'm sure that I will have more papers due in other classes that will be in APA format, so I'm sure I will get it eventually.
I still love to write and research, not matter what the format may be! 8>)
My final thoughts is that I am totally excited about being one step closer to finishing school and becoming a Medical Assistant!! I am still glad that I waited so long after high school to go back to school. I graduated high school in 1994. I have had my time of partying, having kids and now that they are in school full time, I can go to work full time with out having to have huge daycare bill. So all the money I make for working, will go for my family, not day care.
I have really enjoyed taking this class and the writing, once again. I hope that I will be able to sick with writing, since I enjoy it so much.
I wish you all luck in your future!