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  1. Nov 2025
    1. We hope you cultivate an exploratory motive, an orientation of openness,and a willingness to learn.

      This quote encourages me to be open-minded when doing research. I should not just look for what I already believe, but also be ready to learn something new.

    2. Research does not start with a thesis statement. It starts with a question

      I like this idea because it takes the pressure off of having to know everything at the start.

    3. Research is the systematic asking of questions and congruent use of meth-ods to learn answers to interesting, important questions

      This shows that research is about being curious and using a plan to find answers.

    1. the processes of primary research—research collecteddirectly by the researcher using tools he or she has designed toÀQGWKHLQIRUPDWLRQQHHGHGWRDQVZHUDSDUWLFXODUTXHVWLRQ,DP

      Witte highlights that primary research encourages adaptability when problems arise during the process.

    2. Oral argument was a cornerstone of university curriculathrough the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and into the 18thcentury. Written forms of argumentation did not take precedencein university settings until the 1800s, and coinciding with increas-ing specialization found both within and outside of the university

      This reminds me of how class debates feel more engaging and thought-provoking than formal research papers.

  2. Oct 2025
    1. SDUDJUDSKIRUPDWVKRXOGbe thrown to the wind. We want authors to be resilient, to be inde-pendent thinkers, to be problem solvers and interrogators.

      They want writing to train students for independence and problem-solving, not just to fit.

    2. The ÀYHSDUDJUDSK HVVD\ LV ZLGHO\ EHOLHYHG WR EH XVHIXO LQterms of making students assimilate, absorb, store, categorize, andorganize new knowledge

      This makes the writing sound like students are machines repeating instead of thinkers creating.

    3. Themore completely they accept the passive role imposed on them,the more they tend simply to adapt to the world as it is and tothe fragmented view of reality deposited in them.”

      This shows how 5PE makes students passive. It trains them to accept formulas rather than challenge ideas.

    4. ÀYHSDUDJUDSKHVVD\LVFRQVLGHUHGWREHa kind of catch-all for the would-be writer, a formula that studentsare often taught works for any kind of essay, on any topic, upon anyoccasion. Except when it doesn’t

      The tone shows their criticism that the 5PE is treated like a universal tool, but actually fails in most real writing situations.

    5. RUPXODVLQFOXGLQJWHPSODWHVFDQEHHŲHFWLYHDQGDUELWUDU\formulas can be useful under the right circumstances too

      Viergegge points out that the problem is in how formulas are used, rather than in their existence.

    6. Detractors of the 5PE claim that it all but guarantees thatwriting will be a chore. What fun is it to write when you have nochoices,

      This highlights that formulas can kill creativity. This makes me question if writing meant to be fun, or just functional?

    7. Byung-In Seo compares writingto building a house: One builds a basic structure and the individ-ual spark comes from personalizing the details, either decoratingthe house or the content of the essay

      I like how this shows that structure isn’t the problem, but failing to let students decorate and make it their own is.

    8. the 5PE counter that beginning writers need the guidance andVWUXFWXUHWKDWLWDŲRUGV,WZRUNVWKH\VD\DQGLWJLYHVZULWHUVDplace from which to start.

      This shows how the format gives students confidence when starting, like the training wheel on a bike.

  3. Sep 2025
    1. By being told to leave your-self out of your writing, the writer is not building a publicly recog-QL]HG YRLFH ZLWK FRQÀGHQFH DQG D OHYHO RI H[SHUWLVH WKDW EXLOGVtrust with an audience

      Rodríguez explains the negative impact of removing oneself from writing. Without the writer’s presence, the work lacks authority and readers are less likely to trust it.

    2. Writing in 1914, Spanish philosopher José Ortega yGasset asserted, “I am I and my circumstance; and, if I do not saveit, I do not save myself.”

      This quote shows that identity and perspective cannot be separated from writing. Rodríguez uses Ortega’s words to argue that the writer’s personal circumstances and voice are essential for authentic expression and cannot simply be erased.

    3. Torepress or remove the self from one’s writing is counterproductivefor the writer’s purpose.

      This is important because it explains why the “no self” approach harms writing. The writer’s voice is what creates authenticity and meaning for the reader.

    4. Leave yourself out of your writing is a belief that must die.

      Rodríguez rejects that writing should be impersonal. This shows that the essay’s main argument is about keeping the writer’s presence alive, which challenges the common school rule of “don’t use ‘I’.”

    1. This is because context, audience,purpose, medium, history, and values of the community all impactwhat writing is and needs to be in each situation.

      Wardle explains why no exact writing exists. Each writing situation has unique demands shaped by community expectations.

    2. If we can remember that there is no writing in general andno magic formula that will help us write well in all situations, weDUHPRUHOLNHO\WREHDEOHWRXVH RUWUDQVIHURUUHSXUSRVH ZKDWZHNQRZHŲHFWLYHO\IURPSULRUZULWLQJVLWXDWLRQV7KLVLVE

      She offers a solution, such as the transfer of skills. Students should practice applying what they’ve learned to new and specific contexts.

    3. It’s a dangerous idea that needs to die because ithurts students and frustrates teachers and employers

      Wardle argues that believing in “general writing” causes real harm. Students think they should already know how to write in every situation, but they must adapt each time.

    4. You can’t do it, because it can’t be done. There is no such thingas writing in general. Writing is always in particular

      Wardle emphasizes that writing is always tied to a specific context, purpose, or audience, and she’s challenging the idea that writing is one universal skill.

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    1. the key to improving novice writers’ experiencesis improving how they think about their work, a process calledmetacognition. Opening up cognitive space that allows for meta-cognition and reflection is essential to experiential and practicalimprovement

      This shows that resistance and awareness in someone's learning process is important. Also the writer's mindset is vey important to reflect their growth.

    2. The practices needed to become adept at writing are criminalized,and inexperienced authors are often punished for being inexperienced.

      This shows how beginners are often judged harshly instead of being supported. This highlights that making mistakes should be seen as part of the learning process.

    3. much of the teaching of writing in late 19 th- andearly- to mid-20th-century America focused on the object producedby writing, not the process of writing a text

      This is crucial because education focuses on the final product, so students miss out on the opportunity to learn, which is essential for growth as a writer.

    4. When struggling writ-ers consider writing a piece of art, they become frustrated becausethey cannot force their writing to look like what they expect art tobe, and they have no clue where to begin to make themselves thegenius writer they believe teachers, bosses, and readers expect

      This highlights the harm of the "genius writer" idea. Many students think they should have perfect writing naturally, but writing is a process that requires revision and practice.

    1. While I have said before it would be hard to single out a book as my favorite, DouglasAdam's A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy definitely would not miss the mark by much

      I like how he uses one of his favorite books as evidence of his reading habits, making the overall narrative more humorous and creative.

    2. Silenceprevailing, my mom arched her eyebrows in a way that said, “Get rid of it,” before she hurried backout

      The use of dialogue and body language humanizes the narrative and makes it more approachable. I like his writing style because it helps the reader be more engaged.

    3. Out of all the hundreds of books I've read, I can say with confidence that I really wouldn't be thesame person I am today without J.K. Rowling.

      This makes remember the memories of reading Harry Potter when I was a kid. Pasqualin connects his identity to a well known author, making his claim relatable to many readers that grew up reading Harry Potter.

    4. White bleached walls—that was the first thing I saw as I stepped into my room.

      I like how Pasqualin sets up the scene in a way to help the reader picture his memory. This shows how sensory details can make literary narrative more engaging.

    1. I began to hate writing, and I started to doubt myself

      Failure affects not only grades but also identity and self-worth. Sometimes, failure does not allow people to really show who they are and turns them into being more isolated, which lets their voices be less heard.

    2. I decided to quit trying so hard

      The author feels exhausted after all the failures she is going through. Consistent failures lead to withdrawal. Failure should not limit people from what they are capable of.

    3. Until that time, I loved writing just as much as I loved math

      This shows early confidence and balance skills, and failure shifts her relationship with learning. I like how she is relating writing to math, and it is something she loves, which helps in motivating anyone to keep going.

    1. The Indian kids crowd the classroom. Many are writing their own poems, short stories and novels. They have read my books. They have readmany other books. They look at me with bright eyes and arrogant wonder

      This shows how Alexie becomes the mentor figure, giving others the opportunities he once fought for. Alexie wants people to fight for their education and save their lives.

    2. I refused to fail. I was smart. I was arrogant. I was luck

      This shows the author's determination, and I like how he used pride as a shield against failure and doubt. Also, this shows how the author has a great mindset, wanting to keep going and not letting failure stop him.

    3. I read with equal parts joy and desperation.

      This suggests that books were more than entertainment, but they are also a tool that gives hope and identity. Books help to motivate people to learn and shape their identity.

    4. I learned to read with a Superman comic book

      This shows how literacy can begin in unexpected ways, which connects to how kids today learn through comics, games, and Youtube. Everyone has a way that they are interested in that can develop their brains and help them in life.

    1. The heart of the matter, what the learner learns, whatever the teacher teaches, is that human beings make sense of the world by telling stories about it—by using the narrative mode for constructing reality

      Stories are a form of entertainment and a way we create reality. It made me pause and think about how every person's worldview is shaped by the stories they tell themselves and hear from others.

    2. There has never been a more important time for children to become storytellers, and there have never been so many ways for them to share their stories”

      Storytelling is more relevant today because of technology and social media. It encourages educators to see storytelling as a skill that prepares students to express themselves.

    3. Teachers who value a personal understanding of their students can learn much by noting what story a child chooses to tell and how that story is uniquely composed in the telling.

      This is important because it reframes storytelling as a tool for teachers as well as students. The stories students share reveal what matters to them, which helps the teacher connect better with the student.

    4. “Storytelling involves a particular language and set of relationships; it is a body of knowledge and abilities that are activities only within its happening”

      This shows storytelling as an active, living process. It is not just words, but it's a connection between the teller and the listener. This makes storytelling unique compared to reading and memorizing facts.

    5. Allowing students to perform stories in their own, personal language can legitimize and honor their individual ways of speaking in a way school spaces usually don’t.

      This line highlights the importance of validating students' voices in school. Also, it suggests that education should embrace students' authentic identities instead of correcting them. I think that schools should help students share their perspectives and learn from each other rather than trying to follow the instructions that might hide their voices.

    6. Our brains seem wired for narrative, making us naturally receptive to it; we use stories to make sense of the world and to share that understanding with others

      This line says that storytelling is a skill and a part of how we think. It is interesting that our brains are built to understand life through stories rather than just facts. This makes me wonder why storytelling is not used much in schools.