Blog #10

I have learned so much in English 102. I have learned how to articulate my words by not using is, was, and were. By using descriptive words, the writer can better articulate what he or she wants the reader to understand. I have learned to question any source, no matter how credible it may sound. Kristen also taught us that our opinion matters and what we have to say is important. One great thing I learned is when writing to state my opinion as a fact. It sounds too unsure of yourself and like you may not know what you are talking about unless you state your opinion as a fact. Also, not to use "you" in writing. One of the greatest things I learned is how to write a paragraph. By using TS, CD, CM, etc. it better organizes the paper and makes it flow much smoother. Although it is a pain in the but to do it does help the paper to make sense.

Writing the research paper has been interesting. I have learned a ton about the subject of my paper and want to tell everyone to question vaccines. I probably sound like a broken record to my family and friends. Gathering all the information and putting it into a logical order has probably been the most time consuming. It is all worth it though because I am very pleased with my paper. Also, I hate APA but I better get used to it. MLA was much easier.

In the future, I plan on using all of these things I have learned when I write papers or just in general. I have learned to enjoy writing and feel I have become a much better writer since taking the class. I feel much more confident about my writing and will not feel nervous when I am asked to write another paper.

Kristen has been a great teacher. She has listened and answered any questions(no matter how dumb they were) and made me feel they were valid. I will miss her!