Blog #2

I had a difficult time with the diagnostic essay.  I had a writers block and did not know how to start what to write and how to finish. It had been a while since the last time I wrote an essay. If I could redo the assignment I would start everything from scratch. After the reading I was able to jog my memory as well as get better tips on how to do a paper.  I think what my problem was is not understanding what the question to be answered was. By me  not understanding the question I was not able to brainstorm ideas to create a concrete paper. I would of taken more time if I could to redo the paper. I like to write as long as I am knowledgeable about the subject.  I like to do research on the topic before beginning. I also enjoy free writing.  Once I start to write about anything it helps me to develop my ideas. For me it helps when I read out load to someone and helps me correct mistakes that I might of missed.  I think these attributes are what make me a good writer but there is always  room for improvement. The fact that I keep a journal helps me to be a better writer as well. Feed back is necessary so I can correct my mistakes.

Blog #3

The informal summery that we worked on groups help me to rethink the way I think. During the first week of class when we were asked if we like working in groups I immediately answered no.  I did not like working in groups. Part of this had to do with the fact most of the time I was stuck doing most of the work. It was also hard to put peoples opinion into one. And I hated thinking about how we were going to start the paper. Diving the work never seemed to work. But not this time. Though there were only 2 of us we were able to complete the assignment easily.  We both were prepare with our part of the summery. It was not as hard to unite our ideas. Out writing styles were a little different but by reading it out loud we were able to make the essay flow. It good working with another person. It helped to develop ideas that  I was thinking out into paper. I guess it all depends on the person and how much effort they put into the assignment. Compare to the objective summery, I was able just to compose my paper with out worried how my partners paper would integrate with mine.  I was also able to work at my own pace and did not have to come up with a time to meet up and work around some else schedule. But in the future I would like to work in a group again.

Research Paper Free Write

When reading through what blog four had to be about one question stood out the most. The question of  what upsets me about evening news caught my attention.  I watch the news to get myself up to date with what is going on with the world. So I can stay in touch with what is around me. It is also a good way to start up a conversation with a person to find out how they feel about the situation or the problem that is going on. But one thing I do not like about the news is how bias it is. I only see one side of the story. The story is only seen the way that is presented to millions of people. The opinion of the reported may sometimes interfere and divert from the true story. Though there are different broadcasting station that feature the same story not much changes.Most stories that are covered  often show violence and corruption that is going on. Killing and murderers that live among us. There is sometime on compelling story that  appear but if find that to be rare. The stories seem to instill fear in people by what they see.  Its like that’s what they are trying to do. A nation in fear is easier to control and are more susceptible to do what they are told. To get the full story I do research only to try to find other article of what is going on.  There are different website that intemperate the story with put the opinion of the reported. This way, I am able to come up with my own conclusion and opinion. There are different articles are state that there is a conspiracy with the broadcasting stations. But yet again these are just theories.

     I do not play sport but I watch plenty of them I am a sport fanatic anything from soccer to baseball. during my first year of college i went through the pledge to join a Greek club but had to drop out because my parents did not approve of it. they say it a a "gang" thing. i was very upset. During my time off I enjoy watching movies. That probably what i spend most of my time doing.