While looking back on my first blog I have realized that I have accomplished all my goals for English 101. In assignment number 1 I stated that I would like to gain essential writing skills that will help me throughout my college career. I feet like I have gained those skills to help me be a better writer, and it will help me throughout my college career. I also said that my prewriting skills can be improved. I feel like my prewriting is an aspect that has been greatly improved. Now I clearly play my ideas out and it sets as a guide to writing successfully. Lastly I stated my revision can be improved. I feel like my revisions have also greatly improved. Peer review is a big revision process I have improved throughout English 101. I have learned that peer review can be very helpful, and also how to revise on my own.
Yes I plan to continue to grow as a writer. I plan to take English 102 in the future to grow even more. I can still learn new things about writing to polish up anything that I am rusty on. I feel I am at a good place with my writing, but it wont hurt to take my writing skills even further.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Assignment #13
I analyzed Frank D. LoMonte's essay, in that essay we had a lot of useful background information.
that background information made his argument more successful because it helped him state is case and prove it. He states the case Amanda Tatro vs the University of Minnesota was a "hard case" and he was able to back that up with background information. Specifically by informing the reader on what the Facebook postings said. Also how the University punished her.
I also feel he used a trustworthy tone. I feel as if any reader would take his side and agree that this was a hard case. He made it feel as if he was a students also and how would you feel if that happened to you. I felt like he used a trustworthy tone while reading his paper. It also helped his argument because readers are more easily connected to his paper through his tone used.
He also made his stance obvious, and stated a purpose for writing his. That also helped his argument because it gives the reader a purpose for reading this argument. He said that students may be afraid to speak out on campus now, and I believe that is a good purpose for writing a paper because it is true. It also applies to millions that do attend school and are active speakers, or use social networking sites.
that background information made his argument more successful because it helped him state is case and prove it. He states the case Amanda Tatro vs the University of Minnesota was a "hard case" and he was able to back that up with background information. Specifically by informing the reader on what the Facebook postings said. Also how the University punished her.
I also feel he used a trustworthy tone. I feel as if any reader would take his side and agree that this was a hard case. He made it feel as if he was a students also and how would you feel if that happened to you. I felt like he used a trustworthy tone while reading his paper. It also helped his argument because readers are more easily connected to his paper through his tone used.
He also made his stance obvious, and stated a purpose for writing his. That also helped his argument because it gives the reader a purpose for reading this argument. He said that students may be afraid to speak out on campus now, and I believe that is a good purpose for writing a paper because it is true. It also applies to millions that do attend school and are active speakers, or use social networking sites.
Assignment #12
My most compelling evidence is my claim that high school athletes can progress their basketball skills by going to college. When high school athletes jump straight to the NBA they still have the game and mindset of a high school student. College can help these student athletes progress their game. Higher level coaches and trainer can help athletes adjust to the next level. Also playing in college games can help high school students adjust to the faster pace of the game, and the atmosphere of playing on a big stage. Going to college even if it is just for one year can help athletes progress their game, and get themselves ready for the next level.
My weakest evidence is my claim that spending one extra year in school can help students become more educated. Students spending one year in college should become more educated, but you never know if they are just blowing off their classes. I assume a student athlete that is serious about becoming a professional basketball player, or that is serious about their education should take their classes serious. This would allow them to get a college education and take classes they didn't get the chance to take during high school. It makes sense that they would become more educated, but i would say its my weakest because we never know how serious they are taking their classes.
My weakest evidence is my claim that spending one extra year in school can help students become more educated. Students spending one year in college should become more educated, but you never know if they are just blowing off their classes. I assume a student athlete that is serious about becoming a professional basketball player, or that is serious about their education should take their classes serious. This would allow them to get a college education and take classes they didn't get the chance to take during high school. It makes sense that they would become more educated, but i would say its my weakest because we never know how serious they are taking their classes.
Assignment #11
While writing i tend to make a lot of grammatical errors. I was never so good at grammar throughout elementary school and high school. I have gotten better since I have been in college. Another error I tend to make is misplacing sentences. Sometimes I put sentences in the wrong spot, and they would sound better if I placed them somewhere else. Lastly the biggest error I make while writing my papers is procrastinating. I tend to procrastinate and end up with a whole paper to write the night before it is due.
My grammatical errors can be fixed if I revise my paper and really look into each sentence. Sometimes I tend to use run-on sentences and comma splices. The time I have spent in writing classes during college I have been more aware of my errors, and I have found better methods to fix them. I have also learned how to not make errors in the first place and use punctuation correctly.
My misplacing sentences error can also be fixed through reviewing my paper. While rereading my papers I have found may sentences out of place and moved them around to sound better. Peer review also helps with this error.
Procrastination is just something I have to work at myself. Hopefully I can fix this huge error as soon as possible.
My grammatical errors can be fixed if I revise my paper and really look into each sentence. Sometimes I tend to use run-on sentences and comma splices. The time I have spent in writing classes during college I have been more aware of my errors, and I have found better methods to fix them. I have also learned how to not make errors in the first place and use punctuation correctly.
My misplacing sentences error can also be fixed through reviewing my paper. While rereading my papers I have found may sentences out of place and moved them around to sound better. Peer review also helps with this error.
Procrastination is just something I have to work at myself. Hopefully I can fix this huge error as soon as possible.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Assignment #10
I think the peer review we do in class is effective because it allows us to get another perspective on our paper. The checklist we are given also helps the peer review process. It allows us to know exactly what we are looking for while we are reviewing our peers papers. I believe peer review is effective because it lets us get another perspective on our papers, and see all the little mistakes we made while writing. The peer review processed can be more improved by students taking the process more seriously.
I think my strengths as a peer reviewer are giving people feedback on their wording and structure. If they have a sentence that doesn't sound right or is out of place I can give them good feedback on that aspect of their paper. My weakness would have to be finding grammatical errors. I am not that great at finding grammatical errors and giving people feedback on where they should or shouldn't have added punctuation.
An ideal peer review process would be on that both students take seriously and help each others papers get drastically better. I find it helpful to do peer review at an early stage of the writing process. The best time would be right after writing the first rough draft. I think smaller peer review groups are better than large ones. With a small group with about three people students are more able to get in depth with the paper and really help each other. We do have an appropriate amount of time to do peer review. Two class periods is a generous amount of time given.
I think my strengths as a peer reviewer are giving people feedback on their wording and structure. If they have a sentence that doesn't sound right or is out of place I can give them good feedback on that aspect of their paper. My weakness would have to be finding grammatical errors. I am not that great at finding grammatical errors and giving people feedback on where they should or shouldn't have added punctuation.
An ideal peer review process would be on that both students take seriously and help each others papers get drastically better. I find it helpful to do peer review at an early stage of the writing process. The best time would be right after writing the first rough draft. I think smaller peer review groups are better than large ones. With a small group with about three people students are more able to get in depth with the paper and really help each other. We do have an appropriate amount of time to do peer review. Two class periods is a generous amount of time given.
Assignment #9
What I have enjoyed most about my college experience so far is the freedom. In college you are not treated like a baby anymore. Professors let you make your own decision, and its up to you to either sink or swim. It is also your choice to go to class or not. In high school you were forced to go to class, or if you cut a class you got in trouble for it. College allows every student to make their own decisions and be responsible.
The least best experience I have had during college would have to be interacting with my college community. There is not much to do on campus. When i'm on campus I just go to class then I leave right after i'm done with all my classes. The biggest reason I don't stay on campus and get involved with activities on campus is because I also work. Work occupies a lot of my time, so i don't have much time to chill on campus for that long. With all that said the least best thing I have experience thus far would be really experiencing hanging out in a college community, and taking part in activities on campus.
The least best experience I have had during college would have to be interacting with my college community. There is not much to do on campus. When i'm on campus I just go to class then I leave right after i'm done with all my classes. The biggest reason I don't stay on campus and get involved with activities on campus is because I also work. Work occupies a lot of my time, so i don't have much time to chill on campus for that long. With all that said the least best thing I have experience thus far would be really experiencing hanging out in a college community, and taking part in activities on campus.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Assignment #8
I chose to write about "Free speech off campus must be protected". It was about a student who was called to the student conduct board because of a series of Facebook postings. I believe her acts were not serious enough to call her Minnesota Supreme Court. She posted the thoughts on her personal Facebook account. If anyone got offended by what she was posting they should've just deleted her as a friend. I don't think her post were a serious threat to harm anyone. The college just blew the whole situation out of proportion to teach the whole student body a lesson. They took one harmless student and punished her actions to teach every other student to watch what they post on social networking sites. School and personal life are two different worlds, and she should not be punished in school for a action she did in her personal life. I agree that if she posted threats to another student in a school organization or network then she should be punished. Her personal life should be protected, and not be punishable by her school. It was a personal inside joke she shared with friends. If the person that reported her to the university was offended by the post then they shouldn't have a Facebook at all because Facebook has a lot of offensive post. I believe she should not be punished so extremely because it was a personal post and was not directed to the university.
Assignment #7
Yes I feel I am making progress on my goal for this class. My goal was to be overall a better writer, and I feel I am making progress. I have learned to better structure my sentences and paragraphs. Also how to better organize my paper. I also learned how to identify a thesis, and also create my own thesis easier.
One aspect of writing that has been particularly helpful to me is peer review. Before this semester I thought peer review was pretty pointless. I felt as it didn't help my writing at all, and was a waste of time. Throughout this semester I have learned peer review is a great process that can better your paper and you as a writer.
No, we are given papers to write on specific topics, and we do work in between our writing process too. After given our topics to write our papers on we do in class work related to the topics. The in class work helps get a better understanding of what we our writing on and prepares us for our writing process.
My writing process has pretty much stayed the same throughout the semester. The biggest difference would have to be the way I review my paper after I am done typing. I look over my paper more carefully, and now I am open to peer review. The biggest change in my writing would be a new post writing process.
Yes I think my writing skills have improved throughout this semester. I think I structure my sentences better, and also have better structured paragraphs. Also I revise my paper better to get a better final end result.
One aspect of writing that has been particularly helpful to me is peer review. Before this semester I thought peer review was pretty pointless. I felt as it didn't help my writing at all, and was a waste of time. Throughout this semester I have learned peer review is a great process that can better your paper and you as a writer.
No, we are given papers to write on specific topics, and we do work in between our writing process too. After given our topics to write our papers on we do in class work related to the topics. The in class work helps get a better understanding of what we our writing on and prepares us for our writing process.
My writing process has pretty much stayed the same throughout the semester. The biggest difference would have to be the way I review my paper after I am done typing. I look over my paper more carefully, and now I am open to peer review. The biggest change in my writing would be a new post writing process.
Yes I think my writing skills have improved throughout this semester. I think I structure my sentences better, and also have better structured paragraphs. Also I revise my paper better to get a better final end result.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Assignment #6
Purpose
Compare: The purpose of both is to attract the reader and draw them into your paper while they are reading.
Contrast: The purpose of a literacy narrative is to tell a story, and the purpose of the ad analysis is to give your opinion on what the ad means to you.
Audience
Compare: For both the audience could be anyone
Contrast: for the literacy narrative the audience could be anyone, but for the ad analysis the ad can relate to a certain audience such as kids, adults, etc.
Tone
Compare: Both types of papers can vary in tones
Contrast: The tone of an ad analysis is a lot easier to identify, and it can be a lot more serious or very playful
Genre
Compare: Both can have a specific genre
Contrast: The genre of an ad analysis can vary a lot more than a literacy narrative, and it is easier to identify.
Compare: The purpose of both is to attract the reader and draw them into your paper while they are reading.
Contrast: The purpose of a literacy narrative is to tell a story, and the purpose of the ad analysis is to give your opinion on what the ad means to you.
Audience
Compare: For both the audience could be anyone
Contrast: for the literacy narrative the audience could be anyone, but for the ad analysis the ad can relate to a certain audience such as kids, adults, etc.
Tone
Compare: Both types of papers can vary in tones
Contrast: The tone of an ad analysis is a lot easier to identify, and it can be a lot more serious or very playful
Genre
Compare: Both can have a specific genre
Contrast: The genre of an ad analysis can vary a lot more than a literacy narrative, and it is easier to identify.
Assignment #4
My final paper looks different from my rough draft because it is free from spelling errors, it is grammatically correct, and it is more organized. I did not make a major revision to the content of my paper. I believe the content was good, and was indeed a literacy narrative. I made a slight revision with the organization of my final paper. I also made revision to the focus of my final paper. I added more details into my final paper so the reader can visualize my story better.
After revising my paper I identified that I seem to have typos. When typing a paper I seem to type fast without reading every word while i'm typing so I seem to create many typos. I also seem to be a bit wordy and include unnecessary words. After rereading and reviewing my paper I am able to identify most mistakes I make.
After typing my paper i reread it to try to identify mistakes made during typing. But not everyone is perfect and can identify all mistakes, so peer review helped me identify the rest of the mistakes I made. Peer review is always a good method of finding mistakes and making revisions. It gives you another person opinions, and the readers perspective. The strongest par of my paper would probably have to be the content and the organization , and the weakest would have to be unnecessary words.
After revising my paper I identified that I seem to have typos. When typing a paper I seem to type fast without reading every word while i'm typing so I seem to create many typos. I also seem to be a bit wordy and include unnecessary words. After rereading and reviewing my paper I am able to identify most mistakes I make.
After typing my paper i reread it to try to identify mistakes made during typing. But not everyone is perfect and can identify all mistakes, so peer review helped me identify the rest of the mistakes I made. Peer review is always a good method of finding mistakes and making revisions. It gives you another person opinions, and the readers perspective. The strongest par of my paper would probably have to be the content and the organization , and the weakest would have to be unnecessary words.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Advertisement
Purpose: The purpose of this advertisement is to encourage kids to stay in school. With two iconic figures like Michael Jordan and Spike Lee the message is bound to get across the anyone who views it.
Audience: This advertisement generally reaches out to young children and teenager who are students. It can apply to any person who is attending school. I believe it was made to mostly effect children and teens to remind them to stay on the right track, or get back on the right track and stay in school.
Genre: This ad is similar to other ads that apply to children staying in school. Other famous people have made advertisements and commercials that try to encourage children to stay in school, and that school should be their number one priority.
Tone: The tone of this advertisement is pretty serious. Relating to children staying in school the ad should have a serious tone. This advertisement wants to get through to children in a serious manner, and to take school serious.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
"Good" Papers
One aspect that makes a good paper is organization. A good paper should always be well organized. Both paragraphs and sentences should be structured well. Each paragraph should have a good opening sentence, and stay on the topic presented. Paragraphs should always be organized in order. There should be an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Good organization is one way your paper can be much improved.
Another way you can make your paper better can be the format. Setting your paper up with the right format can make a huge difference. Most college professors specify how you should format your paper. Your paper should be typed in 12 point times new roman font, and should be double spaced. You should also the MLA format for your heading. Some professors will not accept papers typed in the wrong format, and almost all will take off a massive amount of points that will affect your grade. The format of your paper is also a very important aspect to improving your grade.
The most effective way of improving your paper would have to be reviewing. Reviewing your paper by yourself and peer review are both very effective. By reviewing your paper you can find all the mistakes you made during the process of writing your paper. Its the time to reread your paper and make any changes you think can make your essay stronger. Reviewing your paper would have to be the most effective way you can improve your grade.
The easiest way for me would be formatting my paper. I am accustom to using the MLA format, typing in 12 point times new roman font, and double spacing my paper. The hardest for me would be reviewing my paper.
Another way you can make your paper better can be the format. Setting your paper up with the right format can make a huge difference. Most college professors specify how you should format your paper. Your paper should be typed in 12 point times new roman font, and should be double spaced. You should also the MLA format for your heading. Some professors will not accept papers typed in the wrong format, and almost all will take off a massive amount of points that will affect your grade. The format of your paper is also a very important aspect to improving your grade.
The most effective way of improving your paper would have to be reviewing. Reviewing your paper by yourself and peer review are both very effective. By reviewing your paper you can find all the mistakes you made during the process of writing your paper. Its the time to reread your paper and make any changes you think can make your essay stronger. Reviewing your paper would have to be the most effective way you can improve your grade.
The easiest way for me would be formatting my paper. I am accustom to using the MLA format, typing in 12 point times new roman font, and double spacing my paper. The hardest for me would be reviewing my paper.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Assignment #2
One topic I could use for my literary essay would be when I first started to take English seriously, and try to better my writing skills. Throughout my elementary years, and my freshman year of high school I did just enough to get by earning mostly C's and some B's in English. But it was my sophomore year in high school when I wrote an essay, turned it in to my teacher and got some motivating feedback. My teacher gave me my paper back with a note attached to it saying I should be turning all A's on my essays, and from that point on I haven't earned lower than a B in a English course.
Finally the last topic I could use for my literary essay would be my struggles on learning my languages. English is my first language, and is the language is always speak when I am at home or out. Both of my parents speak perfect English, but they both know multiple languages. My mother is Puerto Rican so she started speaking Spanish at a very young age. My father was born in Serbia, and traveled all throughout Europe on his route to the United States so he knows many European languages. I try to learn these languages as much as possible, but it hasn't been easy. I have been Spanish courses in high school, but it always seems after I am done with the class I forget everything I have learned. I try to listen in on conversations to pick up a few words and learn new things. Even with the languages being spoken around me it is still difficult it learn them.
Another topic I could use for my literary essay would be the English class that i was most interested in. After my sophomore year of high school I earned all good passing grades in English courses, but i wasn't very interested in the classes. My senior year of high school I took a English class, and the first two weeks of school I wanted to transfer out of that class. At first I felt like I was going to dislike the teacher, and it was going to be a very boring class. I tried to switch my class but it didn't work and I was stuck with the classes I had. After about the first month of school I really enjoyed my English class. We always talked about interesting topics, and my teacher turned out to be one of the coolest and best teachers I've had.
Finally the last topic I could use for my literary essay would be my struggles on learning my languages. English is my first language, and is the language is always speak when I am at home or out. Both of my parents speak perfect English, but they both know multiple languages. My mother is Puerto Rican so she started speaking Spanish at a very young age. My father was born in Serbia, and traveled all throughout Europe on his route to the United States so he knows many European languages. I try to learn these languages as much as possible, but it hasn't been easy. I have been Spanish courses in high school, but it always seems after I am done with the class I forget everything I have learned. I try to listen in on conversations to pick up a few words and learn new things. Even with the languages being spoken around me it is still difficult it learn them.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Why English 101
The reason I am taking English 101 is to further better my writing skills. Previously I have done pretty well in English and writing classes, so I expect this class to help advance my writing skills more. I expect to gain essential writing skills that can be used throughout my college career. I took English 101 because it is early in my college career, and this class can set me up for success in the long run.
Through English 101 I expect to gain essential writing skills that i can use throughout my whole college career. Some form of writing is required in every college course, so learning more writing skills cant do anything but benefit myself. I also expect to learn more techniques and ways to approach writing. My prewriting techniques, and my revisions are areas i can expect to enhance. My prewriting technique can be more organized, and clearly lay out my ideas. I feel i can learn better revision skills than just rereading my essay over once.
I feel English 101 is a course that will benefit me for the rest of my life. I did not just take this class because it is a requirement. I took this class to actually better my writing skills. I will be writing many essays for college courses to come, and i feel English 101 is the first step to setting me up for success. English 101 was not a course I was forced into taking, it is a course I am taking to better myself as a writer.
Through English 101 I expect to gain essential writing skills that i can use throughout my whole college career. Some form of writing is required in every college course, so learning more writing skills cant do anything but benefit myself. I also expect to learn more techniques and ways to approach writing. My prewriting techniques, and my revisions are areas i can expect to enhance. My prewriting technique can be more organized, and clearly lay out my ideas. I feel i can learn better revision skills than just rereading my essay over once.
I feel English 101 is a course that will benefit me for the rest of my life. I did not just take this class because it is a requirement. I took this class to actually better my writing skills. I will be writing many essays for college courses to come, and i feel English 101 is the first step to setting me up for success. English 101 was not a course I was forced into taking, it is a course I am taking to better myself as a writer.
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