Question 1
Most times I read over an assignment two to three times before I begin to work on it. The reason is because I want to know that I fully understand what is being said or mentioned. During the assignment I skim over the information to refresh myself. I usually highlight or underline important details so they are noticeable when I am searching for the information. After my draft is done I read over the assignment twice more to make sure that I have followed the guidelines through out my paper and that my draft matches the concept of the assignment. The benefit of looking over assignments are for your own good. By looking over the assignment you can notice were a mistake has been made and correct it or find that there are no mistakes and notice your improvement.
Question 2
The information given in "Consider the Evidence" is a great source to consider when writing an argument from personal experience. There is nothing better than ones own personal experience to show them reality of the situation While it is true that we all go through very similar situations in life it does not necessarily mean we handle them the same. I is very important to notice the difference among ourselves because we are not all the same. I believe that it is always best to use a personal experience because you have evidence of it first hand.
Question 3
The most useful tidbit from "Academic Writing is an Analysis was the "Myths about Writing section. The reason that this was so helpful to me is because it put to rest a lot of false literacy rules I use to follow. It was very surprising to me that the main things live been taught to avoid im now being encouraged to do. The myths proven these things wrong have now allowed me to change my normal form of writing. The part that I feel needs more explanation is the "Knowledge of Research Skills" section. I would have been better if the author would have listed different research strategies .
Question 4
Both pieces of material are helpful with supplying me with the tools ans strategies I need in order to produce a successful paper. They differ in the requirements department. "The Characteristics of Academic writing lets me identify with certain issues but the rubric actually brakes down in detail what information must be obtained and it is also helpful in helping me make sure i have fulfilled all of the requirements.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Discussion Prompt 2- Question1,2 & 3
Question 1
Everyone is well familiar with buying goods from stores but not everyone knows that there can be many benefits to investing in homemade items. Homemade is the term used for items made at home rather in a store or factory. Homemade items are very convenient because they can be made using resources already available to you inside of the home. Homemade items can also be good money savers. By recycling things you already have to make new homemade items (such as a milk crate to be used as storage bin or pickle jar transformed into a piggy bank) you no longer have to spend money in stores. However some may consider homemade items to be of lesser value than those manufactured in a store because, homemade items are not backed by a company or corporation and may not be as efficient as something bought in a store. An example of this is some people may prefer to buy a store bought anti aging cream that has been tested and insured by a company rather than a homemade anti aging remedy that is made in someones kitchen.
The attitude and eagerness to learn Malcolm X displayed in "A Homemade Education" reminded me of the ambition of my father. My father is one like many Americans who did not obtain a college degree but not having a college education did not deter my father from learning. Through countless years of reading books dealing with everything from how to properly lose weight to raising your credit score, my father was able to educate himself beyond what a university could teach him. He learned to be his own teacher while still remaining a student.
Question 2
Malcolm X relates to the concepts of "Teaching to Transgress" in many ways. Both Malcolm X and Bell Hooks both realized the importance of education in their lives and were willing to go the extra mile to not only learn but to also be active in their education. They were both social advocates who pushed the importance of education in the community. The difference between Malcolm X and Bell Hooks is unlike Bell Hooks who had the opportunity to be educated by a teacher in a class room, Malcolm X educated himself in prison due to his own willingness to learn. However, even though they learned in two different manners both still ended up as educated individuals.
Question 3
If I were locked in a cell such as Malcolm X was, Napoleonic Law would be the subject I took on interest to pursue. The reason is because I admire the uniqueness of Napoleonic Law and respect the connection it has to its founding country. The goal for my life after I am released would be to take that acquired knowledge enter pre-law school and eventually become a lawyer that focuses in Napoleonic Law. I would use the education obtained in prison to be help me enter Law School.
Everyone is well familiar with buying goods from stores but not everyone knows that there can be many benefits to investing in homemade items. Homemade is the term used for items made at home rather in a store or factory. Homemade items are very convenient because they can be made using resources already available to you inside of the home. Homemade items can also be good money savers. By recycling things you already have to make new homemade items (such as a milk crate to be used as storage bin or pickle jar transformed into a piggy bank) you no longer have to spend money in stores. However some may consider homemade items to be of lesser value than those manufactured in a store because, homemade items are not backed by a company or corporation and may not be as efficient as something bought in a store. An example of this is some people may prefer to buy a store bought anti aging cream that has been tested and insured by a company rather than a homemade anti aging remedy that is made in someones kitchen.
The attitude and eagerness to learn Malcolm X displayed in "A Homemade Education" reminded me of the ambition of my father. My father is one like many Americans who did not obtain a college degree but not having a college education did not deter my father from learning. Through countless years of reading books dealing with everything from how to properly lose weight to raising your credit score, my father was able to educate himself beyond what a university could teach him. He learned to be his own teacher while still remaining a student.
Question 2
Malcolm X relates to the concepts of "Teaching to Transgress" in many ways. Both Malcolm X and Bell Hooks both realized the importance of education in their lives and were willing to go the extra mile to not only learn but to also be active in their education. They were both social advocates who pushed the importance of education in the community. The difference between Malcolm X and Bell Hooks is unlike Bell Hooks who had the opportunity to be educated by a teacher in a class room, Malcolm X educated himself in prison due to his own willingness to learn. However, even though they learned in two different manners both still ended up as educated individuals.
Question 3
If I were locked in a cell such as Malcolm X was, Napoleonic Law would be the subject I took on interest to pursue. The reason is because I admire the uniqueness of Napoleonic Law and respect the connection it has to its founding country. The goal for my life after I am released would be to take that acquired knowledge enter pre-law school and eventually become a lawyer that focuses in Napoleonic Law. I would use the education obtained in prison to be help me enter Law School.
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