Proofreading is great tool to make a better paper could also change how the paper looks completely. While proofreading a paper you might end up changing a few things or whole sections and paragraphs. While the best way to proofread your own paper is to read it out aloud.
This chapter had points that I need to do more often. While most papers I do for non english classes I do not really proofread or give me much time to edit at all like day before. This is a bad habit I need to remove and try to give all my papers a chance to be proofread and edit to get best grade. Hopefully by end of this semester I will be able to get rid of my many bad english habits.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
“Coming Home Again” Dialogue
Why does his mother regret allowing him to attend boarding school?
His mother regretted leting him go to Exeter because at the time she did not know she was going to die. At the time he was going off to school she did not know later in life she would have cancer in her stomach and die. For Chang-rae thought she was very proud of him for graduating from school. So when she said, "Yes. I made a big mistake. You should be with us for that time. I should never let you go there." (page 128) Chang-rae was not that surprised by still shocked.
Though she said this is she understands that if he had stayed "...you would not like me so much now." (page 128). So it is a little like a double edged sword with her decision to let him go. She knows how both ways would end up and so does Chang-rae. In the end both would still make the same decision but both did not like the ending.
His mother regretted leting him go to Exeter because at the time she did not know she was going to die. At the time he was going off to school she did not know later in life she would have cancer in her stomach and die. For Chang-rae thought she was very proud of him for graduating from school. So when she said, "Yes. I made a big mistake. You should be with us for that time. I should never let you go there." (page 128) Chang-rae was not that surprised by still shocked.
Though she said this is she understands that if he had stayed "...you would not like me so much now." (page 128). So it is a little like a double edged sword with her decision to let him go. She knows how both ways would end up and so does Chang-rae. In the end both would still make the same decision but both did not like the ending.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Writing Topic: Rules for Writers chapter 2
I can see why we are reading this chapter this week. The chapter is about writing a thesis, conclusion, introduction. These parts of a paper are probably the hardest parts to write for people. The chapter really shows ways to revise a thesis for short and long papers. Before now never thought a thesis could be different depending on the length of the paper. While writing the introduction and conclusion are troublesome in the chapter shows ways to reduce this.
As for me the hardest part of a paper is getting started. This writer's block has been slightly removed with freewriting but not all the way. After reading there was one paragraph that stood out the most. Four paragraphs into the chapter it talks about writer's block and having your introduction as perfect as possible before moving on. This happens to me all the time and I know my introductions are not perfect but I know that I half to have the best intro I can write before moving on. I also know that this maybe a stalling technique that I have developed and can't seem to get rid of it. Now I know that I can write my paper without a intro and go back to it later. Which will be hard knowing that all my school years you have to write a intro before you can move on with your paper or you would lose out on points.
As for me the hardest part of a paper is getting started. This writer's block has been slightly removed with freewriting but not all the way. After reading there was one paragraph that stood out the most. Four paragraphs into the chapter it talks about writer's block and having your introduction as perfect as possible before moving on. This happens to me all the time and I know my introductions are not perfect but I know that I half to have the best intro I can write before moving on. I also know that this maybe a stalling technique that I have developed and can't seem to get rid of it. Now I know that I can write my paper without a intro and go back to it later. Which will be hard knowing that all my school years you have to write a intro before you can move on with your paper or you would lose out on points.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Essay 1
My Black Belt
Martial Arts is by far the most significant part of my life. I should start by explaining the picture you see. On the right is myself and to the left is my Sensei, picture was taken after my 1st Dan test in the dojo (Dan is first degree black belt also known as Shodan). I started when I was just four years old and have not stopped since. Now turning twenty in September, sixteen years or roughly eighty percent of my life I have been doing something I love and enjoy. So you could say that Martial Arts have shaped my life in someway or another. First of all Martial Arts have shown me how to be kind and respectful to others.
Starting Martial Arts at four years I was already kind and respectful to everyone around me. With Martial Arts I believe this trait has been permanently sketched into me. The reason for this is when I met difficult people when I work anywhere I am able to keep my cool and talk to the person. Comes in handy when working at a dojo with middle schoolers and high schoolers within a mile and have think-they-are-funny-teenagers come in. While learning to be kind and respectful to others is a great thing I learned something more important.
Confidence is the single most important thing that I have learned from Martial Arts. I was always a silent kid and only talk when I had to and if I did not like the teacher you would never see me talk. Me being silent and not liking my teacher came back to bite me in butt in sixth grade for my core teacher wanted to hold me back because I did not contribute in his class but still had a B in his class. If you had looked at my other class you would seen me with A’s and contributing in class. When I had heard this at first I was mad and disliked him even more but when next trimester came around you saw me contribute in the class more than others. Major reason for this is I just gotten first youth black belt in Taekwondo at age ten in December. At the end of the test my Sensei told me that about 1 in 100 people who start get their black belt. After I realized that a black belt is hard to achieve and I achieved it. Made talking in public an ease after that, making me feel right at home talking in front of people no matter how many. While Martial Arts taught me about my body and soul it also gave me a career choice.
I starting teach about six years ago when I entered high school, probability the best thing to happen to me back then. The reason for this was I hit a big bump my friends and people I started Taekwondo with were leaving for college or quitting. This put me in a difficult place where the only people I was training with were adults and not kids and friends, made going much harder. My Sensei asked me to help teach some of the classes and at first I did not know if I would like it. Six years later here I am still taking different Martial Art in the same place and teaching my own classes. Fun how stuff works out in life something I was unsure of at first might become my career choice. Though still not sure yet but in the mean time I have a job and really enjoying it. The best part is seeing the kids you teach grow and apply the moves; you get a feeling of some kind of accomplishment.
In the end you see how Marital Arts has been in my life and how it definitely shaped my life. Martial Arts has shown me what I am made of and saved me many times from others and myself (knowing who to roll when I fall down avoids many injuries). With Martial Arts in my life for so long and helping choose paths through life you can be sure I will continue for as long as I can.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
"The Ways We Lie" Dialogue
Do you agree with Ericsson's definition of this lie?
I do agree with Ericsson's definitions of the different lies. First of all I thought there was just a lie and not so many different kinds of a lie. While reading I was thinking is there really this many types of lies and not just a plain old lie. Longer into the reading I notice that was very wrong. At the end of each definition I soon realized that I have seen that type of lie used at sometime. I really do agree with Ericsson's definition and I the one I like the best is the same as hers.
The best is the out-and-out lie which her little nephew breaks the fence and blames the murderers. This is something I see ever day with the kids that I teach. Usually at the end of class we play a game where they throw gloves at each other like dodgeball but on their knees instead of feet. Don't worry the kids are respectful each other and know one really gets hurt. While playing I see kids you get hit by a glove and when I call them out there are three classic responses. "I did not feel it!?!", "I hit (insert name here) too!", and "No I DIDN'T". The hardest part is when the 3.5-6 years old lie because who could argue with someone as little and cute as them.
I do agree with Ericsson's definitions of the different lies. First of all I thought there was just a lie and not so many different kinds of a lie. While reading I was thinking is there really this many types of lies and not just a plain old lie. Longer into the reading I notice that was very wrong. At the end of each definition I soon realized that I have seen that type of lie used at sometime. I really do agree with Ericsson's definition and I the one I like the best is the same as hers.
The best is the out-and-out lie which her little nephew breaks the fence and blames the murderers. This is something I see ever day with the kids that I teach. Usually at the end of class we play a game where they throw gloves at each other like dodgeball but on their knees instead of feet. Don't worry the kids are respectful each other and know one really gets hurt. While playing I see kids you get hit by a glove and when I call them out there are three classic responses. "I did not feel it!?!", "I hit (insert name here) too!", and "No I DIDN'T". The hardest part is when the 3.5-6 years old lie because who could argue with someone as little and cute as them.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Writing Topic: Rules for Writers chapter 1
The two main points that I took away from chapter 1 is how to start a paper and ways to make your paper stronger. In the first chapter there is a lot of great points on how to start a paper from freewriting to picking at a subject. With the freewriting you can just write and write then go back and see if there is any use. As for already having a subject but can't seem to move on, try picking a part your subject to find more information to write about or give you ideas.
The first chapter also had great points on how to improve your paper by setting up a great thesis and how to outline the paper. There is a part about how a thesis really makes a paper great and how to do this by condensing the thesis and having a true pointing for the thesis. While how to use an outline is the part that I read a few times because it was something I really needed.
When and how to use a outline was a breakthrough for me. I always start with a outline for my papers no matter what subject from math to english. Which in hindsight may have hindered my papers until now. On page 18 it talks about how a outline may be better off used later on in the writing process and not right from the start. This is something I will try on the essay next week, just write and worry how it will go together later once I a good chunk of writing on the paper.
The first chapter also had great points on how to improve your paper by setting up a great thesis and how to outline the paper. There is a part about how a thesis really makes a paper great and how to do this by condensing the thesis and having a true pointing for the thesis. While how to use an outline is the part that I read a few times because it was something I really needed.
When and how to use a outline was a breakthrough for me. I always start with a outline for my papers no matter what subject from math to english. Which in hindsight may have hindered my papers until now. On page 18 it talks about how a outline may be better off used later on in the writing process and not right from the start. This is something I will try on the essay next week, just write and worry how it will go together later once I a good chunk of writing on the paper.
“The Joy of Reading and Writing: Superman and Me” Dialogue
How could it be dangerous to be smart?
Well in Alexie's case he had a big target on him. Alexie had taught himself to read at the age of three from superman comics. By the time he was in kindergarten Alexie was leaps and bounds ahead of other kids in reading. Not only did Alexie read books and comics he read whatever he could get his hands on. In the end Alexie was exceptional at reading and writing and as result answered questions in class putting the big target on Alexie.
Now to bring people back to your grade school days. In grade school everyone knew who the fastest, strongest, meanest, and smartest kid was. We were told not to label other kids but it just happen and if you were one of kids you knew it too. This would lead to you having a target on you and if you were the smartest kid this could make other kids dislike you. The reason being smart is dangerous is when you are a kid you are different than others. As kids we are mean when adults are not around and for Alexie's target it was intensified by being the only "smart Indian".
Well in Alexie's case he had a big target on him. Alexie had taught himself to read at the age of three from superman comics. By the time he was in kindergarten Alexie was leaps and bounds ahead of other kids in reading. Not only did Alexie read books and comics he read whatever he could get his hands on. In the end Alexie was exceptional at reading and writing and as result answered questions in class putting the big target on Alexie.
Now to bring people back to your grade school days. In grade school everyone knew who the fastest, strongest, meanest, and smartest kid was. We were told not to label other kids but it just happen and if you were one of kids you knew it too. This would lead to you having a target on you and if you were the smartest kid this could make other kids dislike you. The reason being smart is dangerous is when you are a kid you are different than others. As kids we are mean when adults are not around and for Alexie's target it was intensified by being the only "smart Indian".
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