It’s helpful, for example, to get a context for the reading:
I think it is important to look at the context of the reading, as well as decide what you want to get out of the reading. This will give you a good starting block before you start reading. It will make it easier to actively read.
ask why we like one piece of writing and not another. Similarly, most of us do not ask our-selves why one piece of writing is more convincing than another.
I have never thought to ask these questions when reading before. I think these could be very beneficial questions to ask because knowing why we are drawn to certain types of writing can help us determine how we should write our own pieces.
fter reading an essay, most people feel more confident talking about the content of the piece than about the writer’s style. Content is more tangible than style
This is interesting to me. I have never realized that when I read, I always read for the content and pay no attention to the writer's style. I agree that this is due to schooling. We are always taught to analyze the text by finding the main idea of the passage, even in standardized testing.
To m o v e f r o m r e a d i n g t o w r i t i n g , y o u n e e d t o r e a d a c t i v e l y, i n a t h o u g h t -ful spirit, and with an alert, inquiring mind.
This is talking about the importance of actively reading. This means you are asking questions and staying engaged rather than just going through the motions of reading words. It is beneficial because it could reduce the need for rereading and give you a good understanding of how the different parts of a paper work together to create a big picture.
In this course we will explore writing as a social practice. We will look at and define community: our families, friends, home lives, online networks and professional groups. We will use our writingto understandwho belongs to which communities, what belonging means, how we share values, and how we create new knowledge in communitywith one another.
This class seems very interesting. I like that we are going to be exploring the impact of communities through writing. I am excited to dive deeper into these topics.
WriJng from CommunityExploring a space (physicalor virtual)and analyzing how that environment reflects the values of its community.WriJng About CommunityConduc5ng interviews and analyzing ar5facts to explain how a specificdiscoursecommunity operates.WriJng for CommunityCrea5ng a mul5modal text (website, newsleMer, podcast, handbook, etc.) designed to benefit or advocate for a specific community.
I like that you are covering writing in communities in many different ways. This gives us a broader understanding of the different things that influence a community, as well as the opportunity to have an impact on our community.
All assignments for this course must be written and submitted directly in Google Docs.
I am glad that this is outlined in the syllabus. Most classes use Word, but each person has their own preferences. I personally prefer Google Docs.
am not expecting perfect work.I just want you to do the work. Even an incomplete grade is better than a zero.
I appreciate that you offer an alternative to using AI in this course. Writing is interpreted differently by every person, so I like that you are not expecting perfect work, but hopefully work that we are proud of as writers.