Chasity’s Essay Workshop
AUDIENCE
1) The author’s audience is students getting ready to start college for the first time.
2) The author’s audience will mostly already agree with the author’s idea.
3) She uses points that everyone can agree on- things like “studying is a must”,gas is expensive, and traffic sucks. In this way, she’s speaking to a general audience that is mostly on her side, just needing a little persuasion and explanation.
REASONS:
1) Supporting reasons for the author’s opinion:
-students can get to know new people
-classes are easy to get to
-classes are easier to get to than the dorms
-activities are always going on around campus
2) She lists the first three in her thesis and introduces the fourth in the discussion.
3) Honestly I think the author did a great job in backing up her reasons for choosing the dorms for the first year of college. She uses practical ideas that any college newbie can relate to, like wanting to meet new people and have fun, because you’re finally out of your parents house.
COUNTERARGUMENTS
1) She might need to incorporate some more solid counterarguments for her case. She mentions that dorm life might not be for everyone—why? Maybe talk about the added costs of living in the dorm, being away from home right away, and potential distractions (parties, etc.)
FLOW/TRANSITIONS
1) The paragraphs definitely support the thesis. You might incorporate the paragraph about activities into the idea about meeting new people/friends, so you don’t have to adjust your thesis statement. That is a good supporting argument.
2) The transition between the second and third paragraph is a little hard to follow. There wasn’t any mention of the dorms putting on the activities in the second paragraph, and then the third paragraph starts with that statement. Maybe just mention that in the above paragraph. I hope that made sense.
3) Overall the organization is well-put together. Just need to fine tune some things, like correct word usage (“may be “ instead of “maybe” in the first sentence) and making sure phrases like “I mean we are here for a reason” are correctly used grammar wise.
4) Perhaps the argument could start out about how the dorms are a good place to study and classes are easy to get to, and then lead into the more fun things like meeting new people and going to activities. In this way you are tackling probably the most important part of going to college, which is to learn, and then moving into the social part. I don’t necessarily think that’s the best way to write the paper, just another idea. I think the way you have it now suits your voice and attitude throughout the paper really well.
INTRODUCTION/CONCLUSION
1) The lead sentence is certainly catchy and starts the paper off well. It’s perfect for the targeted audience which is first time college students, and is an agreeable statement for any type of person.
2) The conclusion works really good for this essay. It’s consise and sums up all of the points one more time. This sentence may need a little work: “The dorm life is not for everyone, however; it is a place to meet new people, not worrying about how to get to class and it is a good study environment.”
Maybe: “The dorm life is not for everyone. However, it is a place to meet new people, not have to worry about how to get to class, and is a great study environment.”
Or something like that.
Really good essay and supports for your view.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Week 4, Response 3
Pg 840 #2
The majority of the pictures are using heterosexual couples as representations of how men and women interact. An advantage of this is that yes, much of men-women communication is between two that are dating, as they try to get to know each other and understand each other. It is important for any relationship to have communication with each other, and often the communication goes array between a man and a woman. I can understand that when cartoonists want to do something men and women interacting they’d choose the most relatable situation of a heterosexual couple. There’s other situations, though, that can highlight these interactions. Perhaps a homosexual couple- how they are alike and different from a heterosexual couple? What communication factors or personality factors make a homosexual couple work? Or possibly men and women who are just friends- coworkers, neighbors, etc. I personally believe there is a rather large difference in how men and women communicate on a friends basis in comparison to a more-than-friends basis. What factors make a man and a woman able to be friends forever, and make a man and a woman not able to make a marriage work? Overall, I understand the trend of these cartoons in just taking into account heterosexual couples and their communication differences, because that is what most have experience with, and most can relate to. I think, however, there are more dimensions in the general subject of male-female communication.
Pg 1078 #1
Until seeing pictures like these, it is really hard to imagine the huge influence American culture has on other countries’ lifestyles. These pictures show big brands like McDonalds, Coka-Cola, and Marlboro expanding overseas- to places like China, Iran, and India. These brands represent huge corporate franchises that are impeding on the traditional cultures of some of these countries. These products and brands show America’s materialistic way. They also do not represent good habits or healthy things- coke, smoking, and McDonalds. Because of this, I’d have to say that I’m not particularly proud of them. Over the summer I traveled to Brazil and stayed with a host family while I volunteered in a public health clinic. The city I was in had a McDonalds, and my host parents would joke that if I was homesick they could take me to the McDonalds and I would feel better. I laughed at this, but it was strange because that’s the place that they most associate with America. It’s kind of embarrassing. It was neat though, that despite the influx of Americanized things, the rich culture and traditional ways of Brazilians is still very prominent. For instance, McDonald’s restaurants in Brazil do not do nearly as much gross income as in other parts of the world. Cooking traditional meals and sitting down at the dinner table still prevails. However, they did think of and speak of America very highly. It seemed that something American meant something of status. For example, it is a trend right now in Brazil (among the lower class) is to name your child an American name. Names after our presidents, like “Lincoln” and “Washington”, and, believe it or not, names like “Disney” and “Lady” I heard were popular too. It is crazy how America has such an enormous presence in other countries.
The majority of the pictures are using heterosexual couples as representations of how men and women interact. An advantage of this is that yes, much of men-women communication is between two that are dating, as they try to get to know each other and understand each other. It is important for any relationship to have communication with each other, and often the communication goes array between a man and a woman. I can understand that when cartoonists want to do something men and women interacting they’d choose the most relatable situation of a heterosexual couple. There’s other situations, though, that can highlight these interactions. Perhaps a homosexual couple- how they are alike and different from a heterosexual couple? What communication factors or personality factors make a homosexual couple work? Or possibly men and women who are just friends- coworkers, neighbors, etc. I personally believe there is a rather large difference in how men and women communicate on a friends basis in comparison to a more-than-friends basis. What factors make a man and a woman able to be friends forever, and make a man and a woman not able to make a marriage work? Overall, I understand the trend of these cartoons in just taking into account heterosexual couples and their communication differences, because that is what most have experience with, and most can relate to. I think, however, there are more dimensions in the general subject of male-female communication.
Pg 1078 #1
Until seeing pictures like these, it is really hard to imagine the huge influence American culture has on other countries’ lifestyles. These pictures show big brands like McDonalds, Coka-Cola, and Marlboro expanding overseas- to places like China, Iran, and India. These brands represent huge corporate franchises that are impeding on the traditional cultures of some of these countries. These products and brands show America’s materialistic way. They also do not represent good habits or healthy things- coke, smoking, and McDonalds. Because of this, I’d have to say that I’m not particularly proud of them. Over the summer I traveled to Brazil and stayed with a host family while I volunteered in a public health clinic. The city I was in had a McDonalds, and my host parents would joke that if I was homesick they could take me to the McDonalds and I would feel better. I laughed at this, but it was strange because that’s the place that they most associate with America. It’s kind of embarrassing. It was neat though, that despite the influx of Americanized things, the rich culture and traditional ways of Brazilians is still very prominent. For instance, McDonald’s restaurants in Brazil do not do nearly as much gross income as in other parts of the world. Cooking traditional meals and sitting down at the dinner table still prevails. However, they did think of and speak of America very highly. It seemed that something American meant something of status. For example, it is a trend right now in Brazil (among the lower class) is to name your child an American name. Names after our presidents, like “Lincoln” and “Washington”, and, believe it or not, names like “Disney” and “Lady” I heard were popular too. It is crazy how America has such an enormous presence in other countries.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Evaluation Essay Draft- Inequality in the Workforce
We live in a country where the idea of a “male-dominated” society has, for the most part, met its demise. Today more than ever, women are achieving just as high of education as males, putting in just as many hours, and working themselves into higher positions within companies to work alongside their male counterparts. There seems to be a clause, though. Even after all of the laws in place to keep employment equal throughout the genders and ethnicities, there is one group of people continually being treated unfairly. Although recently the statute of 'Equal Opportunity' has resonated as a part of employment in America, there is in fact an inequality between the sexes in the workforce because women continue to be paid less than men, are less likely to be promoted, and have difficulty entering predominantly male patriarchal hierarchy.
The Equal Pay act of 1963 came out during a spark of women empowerment and advancement. In summary, it says that employers may not discriminate how much they pay their employees on the basis of sex. Though there has been a significant rise in the amount of money women make in comparison to men in the last 40 years, the last decade has seen no improvement, and women still make 23 cents per dollar less than men in the same positions with the same qualifications. How much of a difference is this making in the lifetime of the average woman working full time? A female high school graduate will make $700,000 less than a male high school graduate, a female college graduate will make $1.2 million less than a male college graduate, and a professional school graduate will make $2 million less than a male professional school graduate (Wageproject.org, 2008). That is an astounding amount of money that women unfairly not receiving. One speculation on the reasons that women generally are paid less is that they work less hard once they are pregnant or have children, but there is no empirical evidence showing that a woman nowadays cannot put just as much hard work into her career as she does into being a mother. This speculation stems merely from the fact that 60 years ago a woman’s main duty was to that of her husband, home, and children. This is far from the truth today. Sure, having a baby does require a time period off from work, but these small breaks do not explain the entirety of the pay gap. Another proposed reason is that women choose lower paying jobs because they don’t want to do the dirty work associated with higher paying jobs, when in fact it is society and stereotyping that are leading women into lower paying jobs associated with females, like waitressing or cashiering (The Boston Globe, 2005). The reason that women are still being underpaid in comparison to men is because of sex discrimination.
In addition to being paid less, women also have a more difficult time being promoted compared to male counterparts. When it comes to an employer looking for an employee to fill a higher position, and a male and female are both equally qualified, the male is more likely to attain the position. In science, for example, women are less likely to be to promoted after ten years of receiving their Ph.D. degree than men of the same status. One study’s results suggested that “women’s accomplishments are downplayed relative to men’s” (Columbia.edu). This would then mean lower pay and more difficulty getting promotions.
Sex discrimination is also evident with the likelihood of women getting into predominantly male positions. Positions like Presidents, CEO’s, CFO’S, and directors have historically been held by prominent figures of the male gender. As women in general are climbing up the status latter more than ever, it is peculiar then, why we aren’t seeing more of an equal disbursement of these high-up positions between men and women. One study in the British Medical Journal showed that while 14.5% of male doctors were promoted to a higher-up consultant position during a seven year time period, only 9.5% of female doctors were. Professor Kostas Mavromaras, one of the authors of the study, stated: "A clearly unpalatable explanation could be that differences reflect a form of discrimination against women reaching the highest rank in a male-dominated part of the medical profession. Similar glass ceiling effects have been observed in other parts of the labour market, such as CEOs ” (findarticles.com).
As more research unveils this somewhat hidden fact that women in our country are not receiving the same advantages and compensation as men, there will begin to be more of a movement towards total equality in the workforce. During a two year span between 2005 and 2007, over 300 cases of sex discrimination lawsuits were carried out and the victims granted their rightful settlements. We will continue to see more of these as women become more aware of this problem. Especially when women have to deal with other problems at work such as the high occurrence of sexual harassment by male co-workers, another issue in and of itself, they should not have to worry about not being paid fairly. Times have changed, women go to school, excel, and accomplish just as much as men do. Nothing should stand between a person and what they rightfully deserve, especially not their gender.
(Will turn bibliography in with final)
The Equal Pay act of 1963 came out during a spark of women empowerment and advancement. In summary, it says that employers may not discriminate how much they pay their employees on the basis of sex. Though there has been a significant rise in the amount of money women make in comparison to men in the last 40 years, the last decade has seen no improvement, and women still make 23 cents per dollar less than men in the same positions with the same qualifications. How much of a difference is this making in the lifetime of the average woman working full time? A female high school graduate will make $700,000 less than a male high school graduate, a female college graduate will make $1.2 million less than a male college graduate, and a professional school graduate will make $2 million less than a male professional school graduate (Wageproject.org, 2008). That is an astounding amount of money that women unfairly not receiving. One speculation on the reasons that women generally are paid less is that they work less hard once they are pregnant or have children, but there is no empirical evidence showing that a woman nowadays cannot put just as much hard work into her career as she does into being a mother. This speculation stems merely from the fact that 60 years ago a woman’s main duty was to that of her husband, home, and children. This is far from the truth today. Sure, having a baby does require a time period off from work, but these small breaks do not explain the entirety of the pay gap. Another proposed reason is that women choose lower paying jobs because they don’t want to do the dirty work associated with higher paying jobs, when in fact it is society and stereotyping that are leading women into lower paying jobs associated with females, like waitressing or cashiering (The Boston Globe, 2005). The reason that women are still being underpaid in comparison to men is because of sex discrimination.
In addition to being paid less, women also have a more difficult time being promoted compared to male counterparts. When it comes to an employer looking for an employee to fill a higher position, and a male and female are both equally qualified, the male is more likely to attain the position. In science, for example, women are less likely to be to promoted after ten years of receiving their Ph.D. degree than men of the same status. One study’s results suggested that “women’s accomplishments are downplayed relative to men’s” (Columbia.edu). This would then mean lower pay and more difficulty getting promotions.
Sex discrimination is also evident with the likelihood of women getting into predominantly male positions. Positions like Presidents, CEO’s, CFO’S, and directors have historically been held by prominent figures of the male gender. As women in general are climbing up the status latter more than ever, it is peculiar then, why we aren’t seeing more of an equal disbursement of these high-up positions between men and women. One study in the British Medical Journal showed that while 14.5% of male doctors were promoted to a higher-up consultant position during a seven year time period, only 9.5% of female doctors were. Professor Kostas Mavromaras, one of the authors of the study, stated: "A clearly unpalatable explanation could be that differences reflect a form of discrimination against women reaching the highest rank in a male-dominated part of the medical profession. Similar glass ceiling effects have been observed in other parts of the labour market, such as CEOs ” (findarticles.com).
As more research unveils this somewhat hidden fact that women in our country are not receiving the same advantages and compensation as men, there will begin to be more of a movement towards total equality in the workforce. During a two year span between 2005 and 2007, over 300 cases of sex discrimination lawsuits were carried out and the victims granted their rightful settlements. We will continue to see more of these as women become more aware of this problem. Especially when women have to deal with other problems at work such as the high occurrence of sexual harassment by male co-workers, another issue in and of itself, they should not have to worry about not being paid fairly. Times have changed, women go to school, excel, and accomplish just as much as men do. Nothing should stand between a person and what they rightfully deserve, especially not their gender.
(Will turn bibliography in with final)
Friday, September 19, 2008
Weak 3, Response 2
"Shitty First Drafts"
Lamott’s straight-forward, zero beat-around-the-bush writing style in “Shitty First Drafts” really helps drive her point home. This writing style works to get her point through because it sounds casual, almost like an everyday conversation, something anybody can relate to. She also used humor which seems to always help draw readers into what they’re reading. What’s persuasive about it is that she gives a real-life example of her own about writing the food reviews for California magazine. If a professional writer has these frustrations, it’s easier to accept that it’s okay to experience them as a beginning writer. I agree with her argument that just getting words down on a piece of paper is the best way to start a piece. I personally always struggle about how to start- how to make what I’m saying sound immediately like publication material. This usually ends up mucking up the paper because my main point gets bogged down by all the nonsense I was using to try to make it sound good. I agree with Lamott in that letting the words roll out without trying to make a masterpiece of them will eventually uncover a genius phrase or idea that can ultimately lead to a solid paper.
Lamott’s straight-forward, zero beat-around-the-bush writing style in “Shitty First Drafts” really helps drive her point home. This writing style works to get her point through because it sounds casual, almost like an everyday conversation, something anybody can relate to. She also used humor which seems to always help draw readers into what they’re reading. What’s persuasive about it is that she gives a real-life example of her own about writing the food reviews for California magazine. If a professional writer has these frustrations, it’s easier to accept that it’s okay to experience them as a beginning writer. I agree with her argument that just getting words down on a piece of paper is the best way to start a piece. I personally always struggle about how to start- how to make what I’m saying sound immediately like publication material. This usually ends up mucking up the paper because my main point gets bogged down by all the nonsense I was using to try to make it sound good. I agree with Lamott in that letting the words roll out without trying to make a masterpiece of them will eventually uncover a genius phrase or idea that can ultimately lead to a solid paper.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Reading Response #1
“Gender Policing” in “Advertising Sets a Double Standard for the Male Gender” by William Sea
Question #2
Sea’s essay suggests a growing frustration with advertising as it pertains to dealing with the two genders and societal stereotypes. The Miller commercial example does in fact employ “gender policing”, by showing men doing supposed feminine actions and then punishing them for it. However, since when is swatting at a fly or removing excess grease from pizza strictly feminine? Advertisements like this one end up inflicting embarrassment on their targeted audience and making them feel like they need to conform to the accepted societal norm. If the oh-so-cool beer people think it’s fruity to swat a fly, then it is obviously fruity to swat a fly. This is how stereotypes are perpetuated, by using popular advertising to set the rules on how specific types of people, in this case the male gender, should behave.
Ethnic group policing has become increasingly evident recently. Since the attacks on September 11th seven years ago, an uprising of racism towards those of Middle Eastern decent was sparked. Many people associate this ethnic group with terrorism now, and expect them to act suspicious. Moreover, any action by a Middle Eastern person is carefully scrutinized by the general society. In one sense, yes, this behavior has an extremely emotional reason behind it. In another sense, we as a society won’t grow and move on without open and accepting minds. There has to be a middle ground.
Policing does serve some functions, such as creating a category that people can associate themselves with and belong too. It also keeps the peace in some strange situations, such as establishing rules and codes of behavior for a radical protest group. I suppose it also is the backbone for many beloved traditions. On the down side, though, policing serves to increase stereotyping which leads to inequality and unfairness among different types of people.
Question #2
Sea’s essay suggests a growing frustration with advertising as it pertains to dealing with the two genders and societal stereotypes. The Miller commercial example does in fact employ “gender policing”, by showing men doing supposed feminine actions and then punishing them for it. However, since when is swatting at a fly or removing excess grease from pizza strictly feminine? Advertisements like this one end up inflicting embarrassment on their targeted audience and making them feel like they need to conform to the accepted societal norm. If the oh-so-cool beer people think it’s fruity to swat a fly, then it is obviously fruity to swat a fly. This is how stereotypes are perpetuated, by using popular advertising to set the rules on how specific types of people, in this case the male gender, should behave.
Ethnic group policing has become increasingly evident recently. Since the attacks on September 11th seven years ago, an uprising of racism towards those of Middle Eastern decent was sparked. Many people associate this ethnic group with terrorism now, and expect them to act suspicious. Moreover, any action by a Middle Eastern person is carefully scrutinized by the general society. In one sense, yes, this behavior has an extremely emotional reason behind it. In another sense, we as a society won’t grow and move on without open and accepting minds. There has to be a middle ground.
Policing does serve some functions, such as creating a category that people can associate themselves with and belong too. It also keeps the peace in some strange situations, such as establishing rules and codes of behavior for a radical protest group. I suppose it also is the backbone for many beloved traditions. On the down side, though, policing serves to increase stereotyping which leads to inequality and unfairness among different types of people.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Plan for success....Writing assignment #1
Perhaps one of the most efficient ways to fulfill a general education requirement class such as Introductory English is to complete the course online. Since most of the work in such a class is done using word processing on a computer anyway, it is logical that the online class would facilitate just as much learning as a classroom setting would- possibly even more. Many students, including myself, choose the online route for many classes, and it is imperative that each individual acknowledge the academic characteristics that they’ll need to maintain to do their best in the course. In addition to a familiarity with navigating the internet, I believe a keen grasp on time management, self-motivation, and deterrence from the tendency to procrastinate will be the things I need to succeed in this course.
It has taken me two years, since I began college, to improve the way I prioritize and divide my time, and I still have not perfected it. During an hour that I could complete half of my physics homework, I might still catch myself fooling around on Facebook or checking out the latest sales on Backcountry.com. This semester allows me almost no room to throw away my time out of class. I will be balancing 20 credit hours, officer roles in two clubs, a public service project, undergraduate research, and my job as a chemistry tutor. And of course, in an effort not to become a complete hermit, I will make time to have a somewhat decent social life. I have constructed a “life” schedule of sorts to help me stay on track and get what I need to get done. This might sound a little crazy, but it’s the type of structure that will help me to not go insane and still have a successful semester. I need to especially make sure that this online class doesn’t get buried under my other coursework and extracurricular commitments. I will do this by setting aside certain blocks during the week for getting my English assignments done.
For me, I find it valuable to think about each course that I am taking and ask myself what value it is to me. When I think about how biochemistry might make me more prepared for medical school, or Japanese might make me a more cultured person, I appreciate these courses and am motivated to do well in them. This is applicable with this English class because I know that a developed writing ability will be an important asset to posses for my career. Also, even though I am not very good at it, I actually enjoy writing when I give myself sufficient time to do it. My self- motivation stems from my attitude towards the course, desire to do well, and knowing that the class will benefit me.
Lastly, I will need to carefully monitor my tendency to procrastinate. This is especially relevant with a class in which I won’t have the twice weekly class meeting to remind me of what’s coming up and what may be due the next week. I will develop a habit of checking blackboard and the schedule several times a week to assure that I stay on track with assignments. When a new assignment is posted, I’ll try to start working on it within the first two days, so that I don’t find myself trying to race through it at ten o’ clock on Wednesday night. I once tried to start and finish, in one night, a 12 page essay analyzing a Descartes piece for an honors class. This did not go well.
I like the fact that I am completing this class online, because it gives me the freedom to complete the assignments on my own time at home. An online class does, however, require a certain level of responsibility and discipline from those who take them. If I can stay motivated and manage my time stringently enough so that I do not procrastinate, I will hopefully do well and English 111 will be an enjoyable experience.
It has taken me two years, since I began college, to improve the way I prioritize and divide my time, and I still have not perfected it. During an hour that I could complete half of my physics homework, I might still catch myself fooling around on Facebook or checking out the latest sales on Backcountry.com. This semester allows me almost no room to throw away my time out of class. I will be balancing 20 credit hours, officer roles in two clubs, a public service project, undergraduate research, and my job as a chemistry tutor. And of course, in an effort not to become a complete hermit, I will make time to have a somewhat decent social life. I have constructed a “life” schedule of sorts to help me stay on track and get what I need to get done. This might sound a little crazy, but it’s the type of structure that will help me to not go insane and still have a successful semester. I need to especially make sure that this online class doesn’t get buried under my other coursework and extracurricular commitments. I will do this by setting aside certain blocks during the week for getting my English assignments done.
For me, I find it valuable to think about each course that I am taking and ask myself what value it is to me. When I think about how biochemistry might make me more prepared for medical school, or Japanese might make me a more cultured person, I appreciate these courses and am motivated to do well in them. This is applicable with this English class because I know that a developed writing ability will be an important asset to posses for my career. Also, even though I am not very good at it, I actually enjoy writing when I give myself sufficient time to do it. My self- motivation stems from my attitude towards the course, desire to do well, and knowing that the class will benefit me.
Lastly, I will need to carefully monitor my tendency to procrastinate. This is especially relevant with a class in which I won’t have the twice weekly class meeting to remind me of what’s coming up and what may be due the next week. I will develop a habit of checking blackboard and the schedule several times a week to assure that I stay on track with assignments. When a new assignment is posted, I’ll try to start working on it within the first two days, so that I don’t find myself trying to race through it at ten o’ clock on Wednesday night. I once tried to start and finish, in one night, a 12 page essay analyzing a Descartes piece for an honors class. This did not go well.
I like the fact that I am completing this class online, because it gives me the freedom to complete the assignments on my own time at home. An online class does, however, require a certain level of responsibility and discipline from those who take them. If I can stay motivated and manage my time stringently enough so that I do not procrastinate, I will hopefully do well and English 111 will be an enjoyable experience.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Introduction
My name is Amanda, and I aspire to be a doctor. I was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, which is where I currently reside. I attend UAA full-time, and when I'm not studiously camping out in the library, you might find me hiking in the Chugach mountain range, cross country running or skiing, or hanging out with my family. I'm also the co-president of the UAA Premed Club, and am currently working on establishing the Alaska chapter of the Cambodia Kids Project. I enjoy dedicating time to public service and campus involvement.
My last experience with a writing class was way back in high school when I took Advanced Placement English & Composition. I wouldn't say it was an entirely awful experience, but I definitely didn't get the most out of the class that I could have. I was a mediocre writer at best. Currently, I almost solely write cut-and-dry science research papers. I am, however, excited about delving back into English and learning a broader range of writing skills that will be valuable throughout the remainder of college and later in my professional career.
My biggest concern with taking this course is having the time to dedicate to it. Time management will be key for me. I don't think its at all impossible and I am going to try my best.
My last experience with a writing class was way back in high school when I took Advanced Placement English & Composition. I wouldn't say it was an entirely awful experience, but I definitely didn't get the most out of the class that I could have. I was a mediocre writer at best. Currently, I almost solely write cut-and-dry science research papers. I am, however, excited about delving back into English and learning a broader range of writing skills that will be valuable throughout the remainder of college and later in my professional career.
My biggest concern with taking this course is having the time to dedicate to it. Time management will be key for me. I don't think its at all impossible and I am going to try my best.
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