This is my second time reading “Shitty First Drafts” and I can still relate to it the same way I did last year in my writing class. I think its an excellent section to read because I feel like anyone that is starting the writing process can connect with it. The first draft is meant … [Read more…]
Back when I was in high school, I took two writing seminars regarding writing centers and the role of a writing “tutor.” During that class, I learned the difference between higher order of concerns and lower order of concerns, which are parallel to the global and local editing techniques we are using now. We were … [Read more…]
Even in our most advancing society, language continues to persists as it is an essential part of our daily lives. It exists all across the world and, though the language differs, the need for communication remains the same. On average, 3000 words are exchanged each day and of those words, as James Geary said, every … [Read more…]
In his article “The Trouble With Medicine’s Metaphors,” Dhruv Khullar dissects the idea of using “military” metaphors in a medical setting and what affects it has on a patient. While one patient may prefer to consider themselves in a “fight” with an illness, another may struggle with the idea. How someone reacts to or creates … [Read more…]
After reading Erard’s article again, I found that I was a lot less critical of it, and in more ways then one. The first time through, I had a hard time finding the point he was trying to make because of all the information being presented. It felt like his argument was jumping around and … [Read more…]
After reading “See Through Words,” I could understand the points Michael Erard made, however, I feel as if most of them only apply in his work field. It makes sense that cognitive response is valued higher to him, as that’s what his work requires him to do so. In an environment where creating something to … [Read more…]
Though I haven’t had too much experience with ePortfolio so far, my impression has been mostly mixed. It definitely will take some time to get used to, but for now, I’d say it has potential. I think it’s a cool way to share different kinds of media, thoughts, and writing. It is a very different … [Read more…]
