Month: July 2016
7-27 Writing
Malcom X’s literacty Sponsors: – Elijah Muhammad – Charleston Prison Library – Norfolk Prison Colony’s library – Mahatma Gahndi – Will Durant The libraries and the teachings of Elijah Muhammad were most influential. Influence of Malcom X’s literacy sponsors: I would say that Malcom X misinterpreted the teachings of Elijah Muhammad. He used Elijah’s teaching to justify his anger. When in reality, Elijah wasn’t teaching … Continue reading 7-27 Writing
Project 3
Project 4 Draft
Academic vs Personal Writing
Academic writing and personal writing interrelate because it is impossible to separate one’s personal experiences with one’s time in the class room. For example, when you’re writing a paper for school, you will unavoidably say things that are influenced by your personal life. Furthermore, things you say/do in your personal life will be unavoidably influenced by your education. For example, if you are having a … Continue reading Academic vs Personal Writing
Collage
collage This collage depicts my progression through this class. When I received the first assignment, I really had no idea what I was doing. I had never had to really analyze a text and did not really know how to analyze and provide the amount of detail required. I became very flustered and had to calm down. Gradually I started to understand the purpose … Continue reading Collage
Writing Journey
My writing journey during this class has definitely been one of improvement. When I came, I had never had to write an analytical paper. I was merely required to regurgitate information. When I got into this class I learned fast that I needed to answer/explain why what I was saying proved my point, and why that was important. This was certainly a challenge because I … Continue reading Writing Journey
Project 3 Final Draft
Improve Project 3 (advice)
We need to make sure we really explain why our arguments and examples are important to our thesis and to the audience. We also need to make sure that all of our paragraphs are tied back to our thesis. Continue reading Improve Project 3 (advice)