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1. The biggest takeaway from this course is becoming a successful writer and learner.
2.  As a writer, I’ve learned that Ive become a stronger writer in terms with explaining and going into detail and depth with full force.
3. To other writing situations, I will take my Revising/Editing, and Research skills – (when necessary). These help me best.
4. I would encourage future ENG 2100 students not to stress or worry about the course because, while we do have a lot of work, it is all fun and you will like it. Furthermore, we have a lovely professor who follows up on you and answers all of your questions.
5. What I wish I had known going into Week 1 was that we were going to start working on assignments right away.
6. To the student writers who will want to get the most out of this course is, I would recommend them to just stay organized and to manage their time, so that they wont feel overwhelmed with the amount of work, like if they’re doing an assignment that contains a full week of work and do it all in 1 day. Time management is important.
7. For navigating and managing the course online, the advice I would give students is that if they ever have any questions. talk to the professor while on zoom!

1. The feedback that I received that was helpful towards my Revision process was to look out for its structure and organization. In other words, to pay attention to how the project is put together and if it flows right with the message or topic that is being taught/expressed.
2. The form it will take is a Powerpoint presentation.
3. The basic idea of my Revision’s new affordances and constraints will be that it will be ordered so that when my audience reads it, they will either feel pulled, entertained, or intrigued in reading more or drawn to the message or point that I’m attempting to present. It will appear to be much more structured and well-organized.
4. The new material that I need to create is to double-check my grammar, subtitles, organization, and structure, as well as to see whether I should add/delete another slide.
5. This Revision will take me approximately 10 to 15 minutes to make.

Parrott writes about metacognition and the idea that writers aren’t necessarily prolific and definitely aren’t just lucky or naturally gifted, but are instead persistent. How would you define and describe persistence in this course and in your writing experiences? Do you consider yourself a writer?

• Persistence, in this course, is defined as students’ ability to stay on top of their work and complete all of the assignments. Persistence also means sticking with something, whether it’s a task or an assignment, and putting up your best effort, even though it’s difficult at times. In ENG 2100, I’ve learned to be persistent in ensuring that whenever I have an assignment, I give it my all in order to complete it successfully and earn a good mark. I consider myself a writer since it does not take me a long time to write and come up with ideas in my head; I am a quick writer who can use analysis and go into detail when writing, which makes me a good/strong writer.

1. My initial emotion was excitement when I read the assignment and realized we were completing a research project! because not only do I enjoy researching, learning new things, and working on research assignments in general, but I also knew what I was going to talk about and synthesize while researching. However, I was apprehensive about my research question because I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to get enough information from outside sources, but I was, and everything ended out nicely.
2. My expectations were met as a result of my comprehension of what this research project entails and my ability to achieve a positive outcome.
3. I was able to grow as a writer during the research project because it allowed me to gain expertise on my topic of “Why Getting Started On A Writing Assignment Can Be Hard For Some Students,” which helped me remember what I had learned and understand it on a deeper level, which improved my writing in a way that my skills of gathering and analyzing information improved.
4. To be honest, as a huge fan of Research papers, I’d be more than happy and open to doing more in the future! It is something to which I am looking forward to. I’ll be able to approach them in a way where I’m searching deep into outside sources for knowledge and really explaining and getting into depth with them.

Why Getting Started With Writing Assignments Can Be Difficult For Some Students?

My thesis does make a clear claim based on facts since I make the point that there are some people out there who believe that starting an essay or any form of assignment is not difficult or a huge deal. However, explain why getting started writing is or can be difficult for students, as a result of possibly losing a train of thought or not having the right mentality to gather thoughts and ideas for what to write about when writing an essay, etc.

Thesis M.E.A.L Concept: People may believe that coming up with ideas for an essay or any other form of writing project isn’t difficult or complicated, and that it can be done in the blink of an eye, but the majority of students struggle and have a difficult time doing so. (M)Coming up with information and thinking out alternative techniques and strategies to help learners begin their writing tasks can be difficult at times in academic society. This is due to a lack of comprehension skills or the ability to lose a train of thought (M). Students may struggle with this skill since it requires mental connection with the mind and the ability to memorize everything they have read or heard. (E)According to ReadingAndWritingHaven.Com. The Pace Is Too Quick: (E) (A)“Anyone, not just a struggling writer, becomes overwhelmed when they have more to do than time available to do it in. Students may feel the need to need more time in order to develop their ideas including how and what they want to write about.”(A) (L)This evidence demonstrates how getting started on any type of project can be difficult for students at times, and how this interferes with their writing. It can be difficult for kids to learn and participate in at times, which can be overwhelming because students may feel like they aren’t “getting anywhere,” or that they aren’t “intelligent” in some way.(L)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thesis:

One of the suggestions made to me when I needed to synthesize knowledge outside of a school project was to choose a college to attend. Throughout the middle of my senior year of high school, I remember spending about 5 hours each week to searching multiple websites and conducting extensive study on my top 5 colleges of choice. Nichie.com was one of the main websites that I would visit because it provided me with a lot of information on colleges, including tuition, loans, school ratings, background information, and so much more. While doing my research, Baruch College just appeared to be the greatest fit for me because there were numerous reviews stating that it is a fantastic school for business (which is what I’m majoring in now), that it is very diverse, and that it is also very affordable. The unanswered questions were primarily about Baruch College’s examinations and midterms. There weren’t many evaluations where students expressed their thoughts on what to expect when taking certain exams. The bits of information aided me in making a decision since all of the information I was getting through my research and synthesization skills about how fantastic of a school Baruch College is made me want to enroll there, and now I’m here, feeling extremely happy and grateful!

• Even though the sources I’m using for my research assignment are all factual, they also provide a lot of insight into my topic, “Why Getting Started On Assignments Can Be Hard For Some Students,” because even the publishers can see their own experiences and knowledge based on this topic and how they feel about it, from their own perspectives. Almost all of the sources I’ve found are very reliable. From this, I construct my own argument, agreeing or disagreeing with the publisher’s assertions and using my voice to reflect my own perspectives and how I believe things should be done. I’m arguing that getting started on a project, which involves an essay, can be challenging for students at times because it takes time and it can be difficult to come up with ideas. When it comes to writing an essay or any other assignment, some students may not even have an idea or know where to begin.

1. In the past, I’ve utilized the “Ask Critical Questions Where X Is Your Topic Or The Problem You’re Investigating” technique to produce ideas. This technique was beneficial to me because it allowed me to learn and get a lot of fresh ideas and facts while conducting research. What hasn’t worked for me is finding good/resourceful statics material, which can be difficult to come by, for example, on my topic, “Why Getting Started On Assignments Can Be Difficult For Some Students.”
2. When it comes to having a wonderful questioning approach to go deeper into my issue, the Stasis Theory method was the most intriguing Invention Strategies that I thought was the most beneficial for me. I believe it aided me greatly because it allowed me to gather a great deal of information on my issue and to clearly articulate the various causes and effects of it.
3. As a result of my invention activities, I was able to learn new things due to all of the research, information, and ideas that were shared with me.
4. My tentative Research Question is, “Why Getting Started On Assignments Can Be Hard For Some Students.”

The fundamental argument that was disputed throughout the text, “Face to Face Courses Are Superior To Online Courses,” by Tiffany Bourelle and Andy Bourelle, was that online courses are inferior to classes given in person, which are superior. Both two authors emphasize that these objectives are not the same, since one makes it easier for students to study and obtain a good education, while the other makes learning, understanding, and obtaining a good education difficult and confusing for students. The reason for this is because students have a hard time understanding and gaining information from what is stated or taught when a professor or a teacher is teaching to you or giving you the necessary resources via a computer/laptop or even a phone. It is also more difficult for learners to communicate with their peers, both in terms of forming friends and peer editing. As a result, it is more apparent for in-person learning and courses since students have far more options and a greater likelihood of gaining a wealth of knowledge and receiving a superior education. Students will also be able to interact with their peers face to face, speak with teachers, and participate in an open environment. KippTexas.org reports that Kipp Texas Public Schools agrees that in-person learning is the best alternative for children. “When students are in the same physical setting, making connections feels natural and it is unquestionably easier to reach out to classmates and teachers alike. In-person classes lead to organic discussions where students can bounce ideas off of one another. For remote classes, by contrast, the on-screen dynamic can be impersonal and largely anonymous. “There is little sense of friendship or relationship between the students that would usually be built in traditional in-person classes,” says Daphane Carter, KIPP Texas State Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer. ” This reflects the idea that in-person lessons are necessary and better for students to socialize and acquire a proper education, where they are truly learning and understanding what the teacher or professor is saying, as asserted by school owners. My opinion on the issue of online vs. in-person learning is that in-person learning is superior since students can not only learn better, but they can also socialize with people face to face, which includes making new friends and joining clubs. I’ve noticed that this topic gets a lot of people discussing and expressing their own opinions on how they feel about online vs. in-person education, and that despite the fact that in-person learning is the preferable option for children, there are a lot of students and parents that disagree. Some may disagree, claiming that they prefer getting their education online since it is more convenient and because they are at home. I agree with some of these points, however I recommend learning in person because it will benefit you both mentally and academically. Throughout all of this, I wonder if those who believe if online courses are superior to face to face courses will ever change their minds, maybe if they did go in person (if vaccine was taken)and agree that in person is superior and the way to go…?

You Can Learn To Write In General By: Elizabeth Wardle

Social  Norms: In this reading, one of the social norms that is displayed is that there is no such thing as writing in general. Writing gives you the freedom to be “particular,” as she puts it. It is not drawn to technical writing written in a subjective tone and personal style, but it does have context. Wardle does not want writers to feel compelled in any manner when it comes to how they write; instead, if you want to improve as a writer, it’s all about practice and research.

Audience: The target audience for this reading is primarily incoming freshmen college students who should prepare to compose essays for college lecturers. Wardle speaks to her audience in a confident manner, persuading them to don’t let writing in general get to you, because there is no such thing as it.

Speaker: Elizabeth Wardle is the speaker in “You Can Write In General.” She is a Howe English college professor and the director of Miami University’s Roger and Joyce Howe Center for Writing Excellence (Oxford, OH). She has directed the writing programs at the University of Central Florida and the University of Dayton, that has fueled her continuous interest in how students use and transfer prior writing skills, as well as how courses and programs might best help students learn to write more effectively.

Message: Wardle’s message throughout the text is that she wants her writers to improve as writers by studying and exploring the perspectives that can lead you to focus on one issue and move on to the next in the way that you think is important. This means that if writers/students want to improve, they must apply these abilities to their everyday writing. Wardle wants her people to develop and she has so much trust that it will happen, just by her tone throughout the text.

Purpose: Wardle brings up the idea that learning how to write,”…tells us that every new situation, audience, and purpose requires writers to learn to do and understand new possibilities and constraints for their writing.”

Context: The kairos/timing/exigence for Elizabeth Wardle’s “You Can Learn To Write In Generic” is that people often feel forced to write “general,” which is writing that covers a wide range of topics or is based on imaginative prose. When you don’t know who someone is, there should be no formal writing. This is why Wardle uses her voice to communicate with her audience, informing them that there is no such thing as in writing in general, so don’t imagine there is or adopt that style. It should be able to allow writers to continue to learn and experiment with various types of writing in new contexts.

 

 

 

Carroll describes several ways we might already be using rhetoric in formal and informal ways throughout our lives. Choose one of the following prompts to write about this week:

1. How do you use rhetoric in your daily life? What messages do you try to communicate? To what audiences?

• In my daily life, I frequently utilize rhetoric when I’m having a conversation with my mother or sister about what we should have for dinner tonight, for example. Rhetoric is definitely employed in this situation because I generally know what I want to eat, but they don’t, and they normally want something completely different from what I want to eat. It does generate some contention since I am constantly encouraging and telling them that this is the greatest option and that this is what we should eat. They may disagree, but I believe that this is the best option and that it is also a healthy dinner. Messages I attempt to send are a method of trying not to start a discussion or a conflict, but rather to communicate in a calm, courteous manner. It all depends. My mother and sister would be the audience. They’re usually the two people with whom I have this conversation practically every night when we’re deciding what to eat.