November 30, 2011
I learned a lot about writing while in this class. I learned that it is very important to address a specific audience that you are writing to. Also before this class i did not know how different argument papers were from other papers i have done. I did not know anything about a counter argument […]
October 25, 2011
I went to the union to pick up trash, then went to Ols Camp and I noticed that no one really recycles. Even when the resources are right there for them, people abuse them. I also noticed that the plastic recycling bins are right beside the trash cans, and people are still throwing their plastic […]
October 24, 2011
In the reading there were a lot of good information that helped me with revising my paper. I found page 375 helpful because it helps you with some of the problems that you run into. It helps you with a counter-argument, readable plan, well-argued solution, and well-defined problem. I found it very helpful.
October 18, 2011
So, last night I went to the showing of the No Impact Man Documentary. I have not seen it before since I only read the book. I could not stay for the whole time or for the panel discussion afterwards, but I was there for the majority of the movie. The documentary was exactly like […]
October 12, 2011
I learned from essay 2 that I have organizing problems. It is hard for me to place my topics in order because I get confused on what I am writing about. If I write about a certain topic I will just keep typing thinsg and not think of what order they are in because it […]
October 11, 2011
To help out the environment, I heard some very good solutions from the class and from reading the book “No Impact Man.” The idea of using reusable bags instead of paper and plastic bags for shopping is a solution I highly support. Reducing paper waste on campus by using reusable coffee cups and plates is also a cleaver […]
October 11, 2011
For Essay #3, my possible solution for the littering problem in America is to get rid of plastic bags all together. These bags are always floating around and being a nuisance to all. My solution is to make it mandatory for reusable bags to be used in place of the plastic bags.
September 19, 2011
After reading these pages i realized that i can use the questions to ask myself to help prepare and proofread my paper. I plan on using the outline they gave in the book which was; 1. Presenting the issue 2. thesis statement 3. plausible reasons 4. opposing argument with refute 5. second opposing with refute […]
September 18, 2011
While reading the pages 302-305 i learned how to plan and draft my paper. I learned a lot of different techniques that can be used in writing an paper and captivating an audience. You can attack a paper in many different ways. It is important to know whether you want to write for readers who […]
September 18, 2011
Clarifying Your Purpose and Audience: my audience will be all members of society that use a computer or any type of technology on a daily basis. I want my audience to take my argument seriously and have them take into consideration how much technology is over used. Presenting the Issue: I’m presenting the issue in […]
September 18, 2011
Clarifying Your Purpose and Audience- my audience will be adults with younger children, and teens. I hope to have my audience consider my arguement seriously and agree that mass media effects the younger generations. I will use research to prove to my readers that I am informed, knowledgable, and fair. Presenting the Issue- I will […]
September 16, 2011
For my second essay I still do not have a solid thesis. However I will be basing my paper off of TV commercials and advertisements. At this point I just have to narrow it down. I know I will find a lot of reliable sources, because I have read various articles and studies on the matter. It will be an […]
September 16, 2011
At the moment I don’t really know enough about the issue to just go and start writting about it, but there are ways that I can get the information and I know exactly where to find it. I understand the issue that I am going to write about very clearly and I could easily explain […]
September 16, 2011
For my 2nd essay topic I am doing if technology is good or bad for society. Technology is all around us and I am writing about things that we use everyday so I think I have a good understanding of the topic. I can present it to readers and explain my point of view. Yes […]
September 16, 2011
The topic i chose was, topic number 2. 1) Yes I know enough about this issue, and can learn what i need to know in the time remaining. 2) Yes I do understand what the topic is asking enough to present it to my readers. 3) To get others opinions about the topic, yes it […]
August 31, 2011
Many Universities and colleges make students take foreign languages if they have not already had it in High school. I feel this is not a necessary class for everyones major. Why is it important to take a foreign language when you field of study does not need it. While some students struggle even writing english papers […]