I agree with my peer’s statement that my introduction could be strengthened, and that my essay could use a rebuttal to refute the author’s claim. However, I do not agree that I properly used signal phrases. I will address my peer’s concerns by strengthening my introduction to captivate the reader’s attention, and will try to properly cite my quotations.
Daily Writes
Daily Write 5
Based on my peer’s comments, I will make sure to incorporate more rhetorical devices, work on restructuring the essay for even smoother transitioning, and add appeal or purpose, so that the reader will become more interested and continue reading.
Daily Write #4
I believe peer reviews to be very helpful because there are imperfections in any article, especially before the final copy or publication. So, insight from fresh eyes, or an objective point of view, I feel, can only prove beneficial. It has been helpful for me in the past in various English classes because it highlighted things I could improve upon in my paper, and it reminds me to review my paper with an objective perspective. Peer review can sometimes be harmful if people give very negative and not constructive feedback. To ensure that I am offering constructive criticism, I will make sure to clarify my points (this is why, or how you can improve/ it would benefit from such and such).
Daily Writing #3 (Student Samples)
The two reading samples were very enlightening. After reading them, I thoroughly enjoyed the summarization in the conclusion paragraphs of both samples. The way they generalized the entire essay by effectively and briefly describing the key points of each paragraph is something I aspire to be able to do in my analysis essays, as this is not my strong suit. I also have a better understanding of how to pick good quotations that help support the focus of a paragraph. Lastly, the samples have shown me how to properly and effectively conclude a paragraph. Additionally, I have made a mental note of the importance of transitions, and the affect fluidity has on a reader, as I feel these samples to be decent but not extraordinary works).
Daily Write #2 “What is Analysis?”
I think that analysis could be described as offering your perspective and interpretation of something, along with using evidence and various literary methods, for the purpose of recounting major points, literary techniques, and ideas to explain the author’s purpose. One concept I will make sure to incorporate into my essay is process analysis, because I often skip offering an alternative solution. Additionally, I feel this will help me remember to use the “now what” process as well.
“Daily Write 1” Jamya Evans
This is my first time hearing the term “patchwriting”, and I am glad that there is a word for this type of plagiarism. I have unknowingly engaged in this type of writing in the past, mostly in quick homework assignments given by English teachers as busy work for completion grades. My plan to avoid patchwriting this semester is to paraphrase ,cite, and quote correctly.
Daily Writes
These are 5 minute or less quick writes that we’ll complete in class most days. This will also include any in-class writing about the readings that we do. If you don’t bring your tablet/laptop to class every day or if you prefer writing on paper during class, you’ll need to type up and post these after class.