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  1. Last 7 days
    1. colleges should be helping students build up the skills, traits, and resources that they need in both college and their future careers.

      I dont understand why somebody who comes from a 'poor' background is unable to receive more skills, traits, and resources as a student who comes from a 'rich' background.

    2. Measuring milestones helps administrators understand how well a group of students is doing without waiting years to see if they graduate.

      I like this approach because it can help students see where they're struggling at the most so that they can get help in those areas.

    3. Successful students have a large pool of resources, traits, and skills that they can draw from every day and when faced with sudden challenges.

      This is why everyone should help each other out or at least give advice.

    4. student’s ability to be successful in a certain academic environment.

      this is the kind of ability I want to have. Or at least be able to thrive in any sort of environment.

    5. These factors include family responsibilities, limited financial resources, interest in school, housing and food security or insecurity, self-discipline, degree expectations, race, parental income, age, commute distance, engagement in the campus, perceptions of faculty, and more.

      I understand this because if you dont have a good support system from your family it can make it harder to focus on studies especially with other responsibilities.

  2. Oct 2026
    1. If you stumble as you are reading or get lost in your syntax, then your audience will surely follow suit.

      Im always able to find odd spelling or weird grammar

    1. Based on your reverse outline, create a list, explaining the work you will do to revise, and discussing what you will do to make these changes based on what you collected in your reverse outline and need to accomplish in the assignment.(required)

      I will be sure to stay on topic and make sure that I am not being vague.

    2. peer may create the reverse outline of you paper for you, which will give you a clear idea of your audience’s understanding of your work.

      ooo this is smart i like this idea

    3. which allows you to express yourself more fully and clearly to your audience, in ways that you could not imagine

      Again another point of view which can help strengthen the essay and give other perspectives to include within the essay whether against or for

    4. Give yourself permission to make significant changes to your writing

      Being open to trying new ways to write and making suggested corrections will help strengthen ones writings

    5. Since your writing plan is the map of your essay, try to make it detailed enough so a peer would know the topics you will address in your essay and your overall stance on the topics

      making it clear for someone else can help make corrections or even give suggestions

    6. looking for the gems that are valuable to you about the topic

      Finding evidence or more reasons to continue writing makes the writing feel less like a chore.

    7. One way to break into your thoughts and/or opinion about a writing assignment is to turn the assignment task into a question.

      i never thought of it like that ill have to try it out.

    8. recursive, so one that does not necessarily follow the steps laid out below in a linear order, but may move from drafting to prewriting or revising, and back to drafting.

      writing is all about the order you take it in. A lot of people I know usually finish their introductory paragraph last so that they are able to get all their thoughts out first.

    1. Analyzing the writing and being specific with your feedback keeps us open to receiving feedback and allows us to hear it.

      I love when someone actually takes their time to help and give good advice and feedback on my essay.

    2. In at least 100 words, share one helpful and one not helpful experience you have experienced with peer feedback? What would have changed the not helpful experience into a helpful one?

      One helpful experience I have had with peer feedback was when a classmate reviewed my assignment and gave me suggestions on how to improve my writing. They pointed out ares where I needed more details and explained how i could make my ideas clearer. I struggle with putting my words into an essay so getting any sort of feedback on that most certainly helps strengthen my essays. And getting another point of view helps add on to my essay. A not helpful experience i had with peer feedback was when someone gave me feedback that was too general and did not explain what I had done wrong. It had left me more confused than actually helping me with my writing process. It could have been more helpful if the person was more specific and detail oriented

    3. Research may occur later in your writing process as you create a writing plan and discover you would like to learn about other points of view about your topic

      this is one of my favorite things about writing an essay is being able to discover and learn more about the topic you're writing about

    1. Read your thesis statement and the body of your paper for this assignment and based on what you have written, write out some ideas about what you might include in your introduction and conclusion in consideration of the assignment and you audience.

      I need to strengthen my introduction so that it is better at drawing the reader in. And in the conclusion i need to fully pull the reader back in and be more specific about each topic

    2. Goodbye five-paragraph essay — that is great for high school level writing

      This is challenging because I'm still in high school so i need to practice more at writing essays

    3. If you develop your topic sentence with at least three pieces of evidence and analysis of it, you will need more than one body paragraph, at least two, to prove your topic sentence.

      This is opportunity to write more

    4. will see where and how you might explain connections, develop the connection/s you see between your topics and evidence

      stepping away is always good for finding solutions to problems we are stuck at especially with essays and getting stuck at certain body paragraphs

    5. Using these types of graphic organizers, you can free associate, link ideas together, and add analysis as you work with your idea

      A good way to put all your thoughts down without immediately having to organize thoughts/ideas

    1. In at least 100 words, please explain the process you go through when you write a paper. What steps do you take to move from beginning, middle, and end of a writing assignment?(required)

      When I write a paper I start by carefully reading the assignment instructions to make sure I understand what is expected of me. I usually start with brainstorming ideas, choosing a topic, and do research if needed. I also create an outline to organize my thoughts and decide what points I want to include in my paper. Then I begin writing writing my first draft. I start with an introduction that explains my topic and includes a thesis statement. Then, I write my body paragraphs that support my main idea with details, examples, and evidence. At the end, I read through my paper and check for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. I also make sure my ideas are clear and that I have followed all the assignment instructions

    1. adding details also helps the reader understand the tone of the writing whether or not its a question, statement, if we are supposed to be sad, happy, scared, or mad pg2

    1. The reality is that all new technologies bring about new avenues of invention, experimentation, and work and that much of the new technology requires the intervention of humans. It is therefore unnecessary for governments to regulate robots to protect jobs.

      Finishes his essay with a good closing statement

    2. a self-driving-car fatality did occur when an Arizona woman was struck and killed by a driverless vehicle owned by Uber.

      This kind of thinking isn't always dependable on because this can even happen with real life drivers. Things happen every day and most the times can't be changed.

    3. injury-prone jobs like unloading delivery trucks to focus on more fulfilling tasks like helping customers”

      Gives reason on how robots are useful with a leading issue in corporate jobs in america.

    4. There are more practical reasons why robots will not replace humans in many fields,

      Gives examples of why robots won't replace humans even though the essay is about robots taking over humans jobs.

    5. The problem with this report is its use of probability for its logic: just because a thing can be done does not mean it will be done.

      Even though he chose this source he still points out whats wrong with it

    6. This paper challenges this alarmist way of thinking. The evidence, I argue, suggests that robots are not eliminating human jobs. In fact, they are creating new jobs

      mentions what his paper will be about. He also mentions his arguement in the beginning

    7. the controversial question that Smith established in his opening paragraph a full three pages earlier

      he brings up his topic again to remind the reader what the point of the paper is instead of keeping them wondering and lost.

    8. common conversation or issue and all too easy to let them throw you off track.

      Sometimes you need to take a quote and make it seem as if it fits what you're talking about without having to change your whole argument/topic.

    9. reliable is so fascinating that you just have to make it the central question that your research paper addresses

      While finding out whether or not its reliable it'll be interesting to find out how good the source is for your essay

    10. restrict your searches to a type of scholarly writing

      I feel like restricting it to only scholarly writing will cut out other sources that are still credible

    11. draw so heavily on other sources and include key elements like works-cited pages, references, or bibliographies that tell you exactly where those other sources can be found.

      Though these sources are long, they can be very beneficial for my essay

    12. earch engines prioritize results based on what they have learned about you from previous searches and are thus prone to reinforcing what you already believe.

      The search engine is sort of a confirmation bias.

    13. not just looking for sources that support your own viewpoint.

      we need other viewpoints or else the essay will feel very one sided. Other viewpoints helps 'arguments' and can also help prove your point more.

    14. nvolves following the trail of a conversation or debate from one source to another,

      I never thought of this. Usually sources have conversation with other sources which will help gain me more sources that are relevant to my topic.

    15. Adler starts identifying positions he agrees and disagrees with as early as his third paragraph.

      Doesn't leave the reader on a cliff hanger for too long.

    16. ot going to just talk about robots but instead enter a conversation over whether or not robots should be feared.

      The title is a slight hook.He doesn't give too much information which will pull a reader in and make them want to read more about it.

    17. In addition, good research questions often come by tapping into your own personal interests:

      personal interests are good because the person is more able to relate to it and have more interest in exploring the topic.

    18. good research question identifies a controversy, posing an issue that people can agree or disagree about.

      The question you choose needs to be testable. Such as a hypothesis you can prove it right or wrong depending on how the experiment goes. Same way with a research question you need to be able to get people to disagree and agree.

    19. is to enter a debate or conversation, terms that, as we suggest in our preface, are deeply related.

      Select the sources that are most related to the topic

    20. How do you find sources that are relevant and credible?

      There are apps or websites you can use. Putting in keywords to get a source that gives you credible sources on said topic.

    21. gather a lot of data or information and then dump it into some prescribed number of pages.

      Instead of talking about all the data collected try and make some sort of conversation with the author of the data.

    22. summarize a variety of sources on a topic

      Take multiple sources to make an essay on a certain topic.This could help with both the contradicting side and the agreeing side.

    1. Blending dark blue with aquamarine-green to create a hue that balances depth and freshness, it’s versatile, gender-inclusive, and—with its medium saturation and trans-seasonal appeal

      This color looks very rich. Not money rich.

    2. where technical innovation is seamlessly integrated into daily life

      Artists are very intelligent with creating new ideas and experiencing with different designs.

    3. hidden inner pockets, anti-slash materials, and built-in carabiners.

      This is a really good invention because people can look stylish while being protected. The U.S. has a fairly high crime rate especially in certain parts, so these clothing items can be very helpful.

    4. trendsetters try on new identities and curate their own story

      I think following trends can be good for advocating for political values in the world, or even raise money for charities and countries/people in need by selling items.

    5. gold symbolizes stability in uncertain times

      I feel like this has been a controversy for awhile and people have been seeing gold as more upperclass and as a status symbol.

    6. Gold is experiencing a powerful resurgence across markets and culture

      more people are into gold compared to silver because it looks better on their skin tones. Id consider myself more of a gold girl aswell

    7. sculpted-shoulder suits, dramatic funnel necks, and chunky accessories like big gold cuffs and belts,

      Maybe they're just predicting what the next trend is or if they are telling the current trend, but if they are telling the most recent I disagree.

    8. maximalism takes many forms, from 80s-inspired power glam to styles that demand attention.

      are people trying to be more seen? Are they trying to have more flashier out-going outfits?

    1. a clear-cut resolution of an issue is impossible can demonstrate your sophistication as a writer.

      not everything is always black and white as a writer. you can't always give a direct answer especially if theres a chance of you being wrong because itd be misleading to the reader.

    2. difficulty affects graduates in all fields, not just those from the liberal arts. I

      he is agreeing to disagree. he agrees with part of the statement but also adds on that it isnt just liberal arts and theres others as well.

    3. here is no reason to worry about being “unoriginal.”

      many people think the same, someone has probably thought the same thoughts as you it just depends who states it first. But you could state a different version of it or even add onto what the person is saying

    4. what you bring to the table could be an accessible translation

      dumb it down so people better understand and make it seem like it was what you had thought originally

    5. which you agree with the evidence that someone else has presented but show through a twist of logic that this evidence actually supports your own, contrary position.

      Ive never heard of this method before. Its sort of a psychological approach in a way of confusing the reader, but then making it clear to them all over again

    6. In any effective interpretation, then, you need not only to state what you yourself take the work of art to mean but also to do so relative to the interpretations of other readers—be they professional scholars, teachers, classmates, or even hypothetical readers

      Speaking my own opion and observations with others is a good way to practice writing arguments.

    7. It is always a good tactic to begin your response not by launching directly into a mass of details but by stating clearly whether you agree, disagree, or both,

      To create better understanding for the reader, use agree, disagree, or both when starting your statement

    8. the complexity, subtlety, and originality of your response are more likely to stand out and be noticed if readers have a baseline sense of where you stand relative to any ideas you’ve cited.

      Be sure to provide the reader with an explanation of your perplexed ideas and response

    9. When writers take too long to declare their position relative to views they’ve summarized or quoted, readers get frustrated

      Provide my response to writing to readers within a reasonable time to not leave them bothered wurstioning where my views are

    1. It is better to risk being overly explicit about what you take a quotation to mean than to leave the quotation dangling and your readers in doubt.

      It is more acceptable going deep into explanation over a quote than to allow the reader to sit and question why the quote was inserted

    2. As a general rule, the most explanatory framing is needed for quotations that may be hard for readers to process: quotations that are long and complex, that are filled with details or jargon, or that contain hidden complexities.

      It's best to have further in depth insight on lengthy quotes with large vocabulary, ebonics or undercurrent

    3. This new framing material also works because it accurately represents Garcia’s words while emphasizing what the writer deems important. I

      The rewritten version provided more insight into the quote and the writer's insights and explanation of the quote that fit into the argument

    4. quoting what someone else says means citing what they say, to give credit where credit is due,

      Have a work sited page, and site the work within the text when able, without confusing the reader

    5. The introductory or lead-in claims should explain who is speaking and set up what the quotation says; the follow-up statements should explain why you consider the quotation to be important and what you take it to say.

      Provide in depth information to allow the reader to understand the original writing that's being summarized or quoted

    6. Instead, it’s as if the student could stay focused on the quotation only long enough to transcribe it and hurry on to what they have “always felt.”

      dont be lazy and actually connect something within the argument to the quotation

    7. Joe Garcia writes about technology and prison. “Without more open and frequent internet access, there’s no way we’ll ever truly keep pace with the changing world outside our prison walls.” This is an excellent point. I have always felt that . . .

      The writer fails to explain his reasoning for using the quote. It would had been better if the writer followed the quote with an idea of their own argument and how it relates to the quote

    8. Given the evolving and messy nature of writing, you may sometimes think that you’ve found the perfect quotation to support your argument, only to discover later on, as your text develops, that your focus has changed and the quotation no longer works.

      Choosing quotes prior to writing the essay can cause for having to find other quotes due to my vision changing. There should be more of my writing than quotes within the essay

    9. The point we want to emphasize is that quoting what “they say” must always be connected with what you say.

      When using a direct quote, it should be balanced with my thoughts and interpretation

    10. But the main problem with quoting arises when writers assume that quotations speak for themselves.

      Even when using exact verbiage from the text, still include your interpretation, or write further about the quotation.

    11. quotations function as a kind of proof of evidence, saying to readers: “Look, I’m not just making this up. She makes this claim, and here it is in her exact words.”

      Using the authors exact verbiage can validate the argument being made

    1. verbs for making a claim argue assert believe claim emphasize insist observe remind us report suggest verbs for expressing agreement acknowledge admire admit agree celebrate concede corroborate do not deny endorse extol praise reaffirm support verify verbs for questioning or disagreeing complain complicate contend contradict deny deplore the tendency to qualify question refute reject renounce repudiate verbs for making recommendations advocate call for demand encourage exhort implore plead recommend urge warnShow Less

      These are action words/verbs to use. Keep as a resource

    2. To do justice to the authors you cite, we recommend that when summarizing—or when introducing a quotation—you use vivid and precise signal verbs as often as possible.

      Open you mind and use stronger words than "he said, she said". Instead use action words such as "he raised eyebrows".

    3. good summaries require a balance between what someone else has said and your own interests as a writer.

      Incorporating your personal interpretation and that of someone else's is mandatory to off set one sided information

    4. author’s view accurately but doing so in a way that fits what you want to say, the larger point you want to make.

      Bring up authors argument, but don't oversaturate their argument making your argument less

    5. make sure that your “they say” and “I say” are well matched.

      Include equal amounts of they say and i say so one argument isnt overly biased or over staurated

    6. To set up this argument, you will want to compose a summary that foregrounds what Goldsmith says about the internet’s effect on thought, while keeping any other aspects of Goldsmith’s argument in the background:

      Summarize what author says include other points without losing focus on main point

    7. that you study it very closely, and that you not confuse it with something you already believe.

      put my beliefs to the side so i can fully understand what the other author is arguing

    8. who must convincingly “become” characters whom in real life they may detest.

      Make your audience think you're switching arguments then do a complete 180 so they know the right side of the argument

    9. you must be able to suspend your own beliefs for a time and put yourself in the shoes of someone else.

      endorse yourself in their beliefs to fully understand their side. Basically understand opposing argument to better summarize it

    10. Sept 30, 2026such writers might offer their own views on the article’s topic while hardly mentioning what the article itself argues or says.

      Include articles argument and argue with article instead of paraphrasing what the article says

    1. Starting with a summary of others’ views may seem to contradict the common advice that writers should lead with their own thesis or claim.

      why could we not start with our main claim or thesis and throw in others views as we go along in the writing to get people more excited to read what other people think compared to what the writer thinks

    2. start with “what others are saying,”

      rephrase what someone said and say it back to them because then they will think you are the smart one and will continue listening to you and your ideas

    3. Delaying this explanation for more than one or two paragraphs in a very short essay or blog entry, three or four pages in a longer work, or more than ten or so pages in a book

      bring it up again to spike interest and keep the reader wanting to read further on to get more information

    4. writers need to indicate clearly not only what their thesis is but also what larger conversation that thesis is responding to

      connect everything into my thesis and be specific

  3. Sep 2026
    1. make connections between sentences; ask yourself what the author was intending to do here

      connecting sentences to either past sentences or future sentences to better my understanding is a great tactic to use

    2. A practical reading comprehension and annotation strategy that works well for many readers is to draw mind maps during or after reading

      this would be a good strategy for me to use because i often struggle writing what i think so this seems like it would help me clearly write what i think

    3. Or I’ll use that annotated question as a chance to engage in discussion with others and better understand the text later in class, with the help of my colleagues

      discussing with others always helps me better understand the text

    4. I would not sell back my textbooks, largely because I had spent so much time annotating in the margins that I felt a certain amount of ownership over those books and course readers by the term’s end

      Putting a lot of effort into annotating a book and someone asks for it just to copy everything feels disrespectful.

    5. Schema-building: What does “reading” mean to you? Who are you as a reader? How would you describe your reading process?(required)

      Ive never been much of a reader, but when I am able to get myself to read something I enjoy I find it comforting. Its a way for me to escape my reality and 'live' my life through someone else. I usually read through the book, but before that i read the back cover to see if I would enjoy the book.

    6. Using reading as a way into writing helps you make connections, solve problems, and make texts meaningful for you and others around you.

      being able to take out parts of a book you just read and form it into writing shows how well you read the book and comprehended it

    1. How did it feel? Did you feel that you had to conform, or that you could be yourself? What cues, conventions, or standards of that Discourse Community made you feel that way?

      When I was in a discourse community i felt out of place and unwanted. I move a lot so i constantly switch schools, many people had known each other for years which made me feel even more out of place because it seemed as if they were all comfortable in their own groups and did not want to make new friends.

    2. picking up on the language choices,

      Ive always struggled with learning how to pick up language choices, but talking with peers helps better my understanding.

    1. Skimming is an important pre-reading step because it gives you a sense of the text before you start going in-depth

      i include this in every book or paper i read so i can pick out what is most important which helps me better understand the rest of the writing.

    2. What do you still want to know?

      this is a good process to have because even after finishing the whole book there is still many things that were not covered.

    1. Persistence—the ability to sustain interest in and attention to short- and long-term projects.

      This is always a good ability to have so you can stick to the things you need to continue youjr life.

    1. Even when I offered her extra time to complete her assignments, she kindly refused, holding tightly to her work ethic and explaining that she wanted to be a positive role model for her four younger siblings.

      this puts me in a different perspective that when applying yourself it makes a difference.

    2. Your professors are passionate about their subjects.

      Its always good to have a professor that takes pride in their subject because they are more attentive and understand the topics more.

    1. Before reading the narratives below, why do YOU think individual experience is important? How can we start to connect experiences in academic settings?

      Individual experience is important because everyone comes from different backgrounds and has different perspectives, and ways of learning. Personal experiences can shape now someone understand an academic environment and can help others understand that their are multiple ways to learn.

    1. Once students like you know that you are allowed to have your own voice as an academic writer—

      Throughout high school many teachers want your paper written in a certain way and have only certain phrases within the paper, which made it hard to voice my own opinions.

    2. I teach my students about the importance of having a flexible mindset in college is developing the courage to take risks, experiment, and truly grow as readers and writers.

      taking risks especially in school can be scary because grades play a huge factor in students futures.

    1. What do you believe your learning style is? If you were to place yourself on the Zone of Appropriate Challenge and Growth, where has the majority of your education taken place as a learner?

      I learn best with active recall. I have not found the best learning style for me yet, but I believe I will soon. I've been in all of the zones throughout my education. It mostly depends on how much interest I have in the particular subject as well as how fast paced the teacher is.

    2. because they haven’t asked them, and they either go through material too fast or without proper support, students can end up in the “Panic Zone,”

      Panic mode is due to teachers piling students with a bunch of unknown knowledge, then expecting them to know all the material within a day.

    1. annotate using hypothes.is to make sense of new information and perspectives

      I like using hypothesis so far because I am able to voice my opinions and points of view, while also getting to see what everybody else thinks.

    2. s a big opponent of standardized testing practices, and actually all testing in general. The reason is simple: because a single test cannot test everybody’s abilities,

      I agree with this. I always struggled with tests, but knew the material very well and would consistently get good rades on homework.

    1. reading and writing processes should be taught within a “pedagogy of multiliteracies”* to reflect multiple learning styles and create inclusive learning environments

      i strongly agree. Many students have different learning styles, but most teachers teach with a particular style that does not suffice the students' needs for learning.

    2. takes its cue from the interests of those who are being educated

      I believe that students should be more educated on their interests. Or the classes they take should integrate their interests to make learning more enjoyable.

    3. learning becomes boring

      Not that learning becomes boring, but it becomes overwhelming due to the amount of work piled on top of students of all ages and most start to complete assignments to get that good grade and get it turned in on time instead of actually being able to learn the material.

    1. 3 – Good; the teachers were engaging but I mostly went through the motions

      I had a decent education, but not all teachers were as attentive and able to help mine and others struggles.

    2. “Students are expected to do whatever they’re told, to accommodate themselves to a curriculum that was created by adults who never met them” (3).

      When students are able to ask their own questions and freely think for themselves it can help their understanding of the curriculum.

    3. active learning and what makes learning engaging, fun, and ultimately the most rewarding for both you, the students, and us, the teachers.

      Could active learning affect a student negatively? Say the student has troubles focusing on their own work and is consistently using others work to complete their own.

    1. What is learning, and how do we learn best?

      Will this book help me learn what my brain needs to learn? How do people find out what type of learning style suits them?