blog 14.

One main thing in english 103 that was different than most of my previous english class's is the fact that we had the option to talk with the professor about the grades we received and why. Back in high school, most people would just accept the grade that they got. Granted, we had class everyday so there were more chances to bring our grades back up. All in all, if i had to decide a grade i should receive for the the first semester then it'd be a solid B. I attempted all the blog postings and turned them in on time. My attendance wasn't too bad as well; i missed 2 days for the whole semester. The one thing that i know was my downfall would be the writing of papers. I have quite a big problem with procrastination and I'd wait till the last couple days to start diligently working. That is what hurt the most. I have a problem with sitting down and not doing anything but writing. That is what I am for sure going to have to work on for the next 3 or 4 years of college. Though, I have learned alot when it comes to writing papers. The way we were taught to divide our paper and focus on just the intro or the conclusion. It really helped and I know i will use this stradegy on my papers to come.

Blog # 13

I have yet to get started on my final portfolio, but i am planning on making that a goal to get done on Sunday. I have been thinking about he setup of my website and I think that I am going to make a separate page for each complete paper.(final and rough drafts) I'm pretty confident that i am going to be putting my blog postings all on one page. My organizational skills are quite prominent so i don't think that i will have too much of a problem with that aspect of this project. I want the people viewing my page(probably just you) be able to know where everything is and why it was done how it was. During senior year, I took web design for a semester and because of my experience i hope that can come up with an appealing website. I have yet to actually start my final portfolio, but I'm planning on using a consistent font and color that is easy to read. Also, use some graphics that go along with stuff already on the page. In order to make my page personal I'm thinking about putting a page that tells something bout myself. It seems normal on someones personal website so I think it'd be necessary for this project.

Blog 12

Writing weekly blogs have given me more personal narrative practice. These have further allowed me to express what I am feeling and being able to put it down in words. I've been able to stay with writing my on my blog every week so that repetition could help in any future job that requires tasks turned in weekly. Throughout my academic career I know i will be required to write many essays in all types of classes, so the three research based papers have only positively helped me. The emphasis that you put on your teaching when going over rhetorical analysis and its entirety seems very beneficial for my education, as well. Though, the most beneficial thing that i found in class was when every week we would go over the readings in such depth that we'd bring up interesting discussion almost every time. Looking back, I would have to say that my best writing was my rhetorical essay. I felt as if i gained a lot by writing that specific piece, even though i was graded lowly because my lack of turning it in on time. This was my best writing because there were so many different details that i had to write about over one advertisement.

Blog 11..

My junior year English CB would be ranked #1 for the most demanding class. We were assigned many of papers throughout the year, but there was one project thats very memorable. There was just about 9-weeks left in the year and we were separated into groups of four. From then on, once a week our group would have to present a 20 minute presentation on given reading. This forced everyone to meet amongst themselves and develop solid presentation. The material would usually be divided into a section for the author, plot, setting, and the characters. Each individual person in the group would then go over their specific part in depth. At first, these presentations seemed like they were going to be a negative, but actually positively helped my public speaking skills. A few of my concerns when working with others are there almost always is one person that doesn't contribute what they were expected. This can hurt not only their grade, but the groups as well. The benefits include; being able to have more than your own opinion on the project, and less personal work to be done.

Blog 10

When I went about writing the beginning to our Inventing Arguments Essay, I started from scratch. Technically, I researched my topic a little bit to get a grasp on what i needed to write about. This technique seemed to work well for me, so far. I was able to get the first three pages done easily and without any trouble. My only hope is that I will be able to finish the last two pages as easily and effective. After looking into my topic more and more I became aware of a lot of facts I didn't know about steroids and its use in sports. My biggest concern would have to be making my argument powerful enough for my side. I want readers to be able to understand where I'm coming from and why I am doing so. To address this, I'm going to make sure I have enough interesting information to keep the readers engaged and for my side of the argument.

Cited Material

    In 1994, recreational bodybuilders attending a Welsh needle-exchange clinic completed a survey on feelings of hostility/aggression. Subjects reported significantly higher feelings of aggression towards objects, verbal aggression and aggression during training.  During the 6 to 14 week AAS period, other changes included significantly higher feelings of alienation, irritability, anxiety, suspiciousness, and negativism. 

Blog #9

Life support, I am arguing that if a patient is not able to live on his own indefinitely then he should not be kept on life support.  I just decided this persuasive topic while in class today so i have not found any resources to back up my statement.  I feel as if i know and heard of different situations that have gone on causing much controversy on who is to pull the plug?  There really shouldn't be any reason to keep someone on life support when there is absolutely no way in that person recovering and being able to live on their own.  A lot of the information that i know on this topic has came from the TV, specifically News programs.  I have also heard a lot about this from my family.  Some people argue that there could be a cure to be discovered and that would be able to help the patient, but if the patient is not kept alive then he cannot be saved.  The intended audience for this piece is anyone who has or does know someone living on life support.  It will help those people on life support and the doctors.  Those are the peoples minds i want to change, too.