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Assignment – week 2

  • When Mike Bunn wrote “You are already an author” in his article, I believe he is saying that we have a built in advantage when we read like a writer. It means that we can better recognize the different choices and techniques used by the writer and what effect it has on us as readers.  By doing this we can decide whether or not we would like to incorporate these techniques into our own writing materials.  Another important suggestion in Bunn’s article was making notes and highlighting while you read – this can help with ideas or material that you would like to use for your own writing. Also he mentions that after writing notes, you can ask yourself questions such as what techniques the writer uses, whether or not it was effective and what would be the advantages and disadvantages if you used these techniques in your own writing.
  • Some of the things I write in my everyday life include class discussions, essays, text messages, emails, product reviews, taking class notes, among a few.   After reading Bunn’s article, I will most definitely try to pay closer attention to the choices and techniques used by writers in various materials that I read and also examine the effect it has on me as a reader. I will in turn try to use these  in my everyday writing, whether it is an email or text message, class discussion, assignments and hopefully this can help tremendously to improve my overall college reading and writing.
  • I noticed that in Bunn’s article he started off with a bit of humor  when he said “I had no intention of dying in a bright red tuxedo”, that statement had me laughing really hard and that made me want to read more. His article was a really good read!
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Intro – Shary Lewis

WORRIED

As a wife and also a mom to two elementary school aged kids who are currently learning remotely, I was worried that I will not find the balance to add coursework to my already hectic schedule. I felt like I would not be able to apply the necessary time and dedication needed to excel in school.  However, I realize that  if I set schedules and get organized, this will make juggling family life and school a lot easier. I also know that if I stay organized, I can find ways to balance time for myself, my family and my coursework. It’s also reassuring to know that if need be, there are lots of online resources available such as online tutoring, library resources to help me succeed with my online program. I know that I can do this successfully if I put the necessary effort into it.

This photo of my family, to me, means that I have the love and support that I need to succeed in life. Also, my family is the motivation that drives me to want to be  the best person that I could be.