Daily Writes

From the library data base session I will remember to put quotes around the phrases when I search, how to generate citations, and that you can not bookmark a link while inside the library’s database. All of these tips, as well as the overall session, proved extremely helpful.

I appreciate and agree with my instructor’s comments. I did not put as much time into this paper as I could have, resulting in poor transitioning and overall connectivity. It really showed me the impact that time has on a paper. Although I’d properly color coded and identified all my sources, the lack of time made it difficult to effectively link them to my topic sentences. On the next paper, I will be sure to allot more time to connecting sources and to properly citing. My instructor’s criticism is always very constructive, which is an immensely refreshing.

I would say the only hesitancy I have in writing a research paper would be effectively incorporating the research to my thesis or topic sentences. Specifically, making sure that I am bolstering my topic sentences with sufficient evidence. I can overcome this apprehension by identifying the main idea of the research and the topic sentences, to ensure that they correspond.

In light of my peer’s comments, I will redo my hook to make it more captivating to readers, add more body paragraphs, and learn how to properly cite in text quotes.

The most challenging part of drafting my essay was remembering to synthesize the sources; to tell how the sources support my thesis. It is very easy to go on tangents, so I must remember to implement topic sentences. This will keep me on topic and concise.

I fully agree with my instructor’s assessment of my thesis. So much so that I decided to change it. I was not confident that I could properly expound upon my original thesis as it was. Thus, I opted to change my former thesis to a topic sentence to support my new thesis, which has more ground.

In my articles I have noticed some logical fallacies. In article 1, “The Disappearance of Hunger in America”, it could be said that the USDA’s decision to eliminate the word “hunger” from its assessment of food security was because of their shame or embarrassment. Bandwagon could be applied here, in that the USDA was heavily pressured by its members to cover up a national problem. As for article 2, I could not find a strong logical fallacy. I would say this is a strength of article 2, that it has a lot of ethos; it supports mostly everything with data or credible sources.

From class today, I would like to remember my member’s names, emails, and the purpose of our writing group. I would also like to remember our mission statement.

In my breakout room, the person I found most helpful was Kristie Jolly. She was very kind, talkative, and inclusive. She also guided us through the designated topic of the breakout session very well.