Prompt 1-Eng. Comp. 2
What to me is going to help me most on paper one is the part in the text that says that “objectivity, the absence of the writer’s personal biases…” (page 188, Writing in the Works). The reason behind this choice is that no matter what I’m writing, it’s hard for me not to put my own feelings and thoughts into the piece. With a news article however, you must, I repeat you must, try to look past your own thoughts and feelings and see only the reasons why other people are interested in reading the article. I understood before that as a writer, in any form of writing, that you have to write about other’s interests. Now, after reading through the chapter and highlighting notes, etc…, I’ve learned that no matter what I’m writing about for this paper, I’m going to have look at my story from a broader standpoint. That’s why I’m going to do my paper on a sporting event most likely. I don’t really care who wins or loses (unless I’ve got money on the game). I just want to see an energetic game.
Ahh, yes. You’ve clued into the reader as the primary focus; I’m glad to see it. 20 points.
Your next blog prompt:
The second paper you’ll be writing this semester is an editorial. This means that you need to not only figure out a topic that interests you and has an argumentative bent, but you also need to get informed on the topic. By next Tuesday, February 27th, write a blog entry that presents two “hot” topics that are going on in our school, in our community, or in the area. Present each topic and then give a 3-4 sentence description of the arguments behind it.
Note: You don’t necessarily have to write your editorial paper on one of these topics. Keep in mind that not only will I be reading these, but your classmates may be reading them as well.
Comment by Kelli — February 17, 2007 @ 3:22 pm