My topic is Can you communicate with the dead. I was watching TV this weekend and saw a commercial for a TV show that will be on this week on TRU TV. It look like it would be interesting, it showed previews of people trying to hunt ghosts and communicating with them. believe I will watch it. It may help me with my paper. I also, have already started looking on the Internet for articles relating to my topic so I'm sure I will use the Internet as well.
I think checking out some books from the library may be useful as well. I was searching the Internet and found an article on the book by "They Psychic in You: Understand and Harness your Natural Psychic Power" by Jeffery Wands and Tom Philbin. I think this book might be of interest to me. I will also us the online sources, like the virtual library to research my paper. I have used these before but it has been a very long time, so the links on our assignment tab was very useful.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
Assignment #5
Persuasive Writing.
Persuasive writing is used to address topics that can be controversial or bring on discussions because of their complexity. You must always first consider you own opinions when beginning to write a persuasive essay. It is always best to decide on a topic first and then ask yourself how you fee about the topic. Decide if you feel strongly and if you would want to learn more about the topic. Then you must decide weather or not you agree or disagree with the topic.
It is best to stay away from topics that center around Religion because they are difficult to argue. Also, indisputable facts and preferences are hard topics to argue so you should avoid them.
Next you need to develop your thesis. Find evidence that supports your topic. This evidence will be stated in your thesis are argued in the same order in your essay.
Using persuasive techniques such as logos, ethos, and pathos will help with being convincing in your essay. Also, I need to make sure I look at alternative perspectives. I should think about what others believe and focus on the most common arguments.
I think I will like writing this essay much more than the last since I will be able to use my opinion and own thoughts for the paper.
Persuasive writing is used to address topics that can be controversial or bring on discussions because of their complexity. You must always first consider you own opinions when beginning to write a persuasive essay. It is always best to decide on a topic first and then ask yourself how you fee about the topic. Decide if you feel strongly and if you would want to learn more about the topic. Then you must decide weather or not you agree or disagree with the topic.
It is best to stay away from topics that center around Religion because they are difficult to argue. Also, indisputable facts and preferences are hard topics to argue so you should avoid them.
Next you need to develop your thesis. Find evidence that supports your topic. This evidence will be stated in your thesis are argued in the same order in your essay.
Using persuasive techniques such as logos, ethos, and pathos will help with being convincing in your essay. Also, I need to make sure I look at alternative perspectives. I should think about what others believe and focus on the most common arguments.
I think I will like writing this essay much more than the last since I will be able to use my opinion and own thoughts for the paper.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Blog Assignment 4
I revised my essay this week. Most importantly I tried to make my paragraphs flow together better. I also added some more to my introduction and conclusion. I found some grammar mistakes and fixed them also. I hope I caught them all.
I changed some of my wording. After reading it, I noticed that I was using the same words over and over. I also moved some sentences around and changed the paragraphs. I found that some of my sentences really should have been in other paragraphs, so I moved them. I added some more detail to my paper also.
It's been so long since I've been in school. I had forgotten how much time it takes to write a paper. Next time, I think I will use index cards to help me put my thoughts together before I start writing/typing.
I changed some of my wording. After reading it, I noticed that I was using the same words over and over. I also moved some sentences around and changed the paragraphs. I found that some of my sentences really should have been in other paragraphs, so I moved them. I added some more detail to my paper also.
It's been so long since I've been in school. I had forgotten how much time it takes to write a paper. Next time, I think I will use index cards to help me put my thoughts together before I start writing/typing.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Blog Assignment 3
Revising my paper on Nostradamus
Before I submit my essay, I will work on making my paragraphs flow better. I think that is the most important thing I need to work on in my essay. The feedback I got was great. I will also check for typo’s and make sure my work cited page it correct. I will also add more detail in my conclusion.
Before I submit my essay, I will work on making my paragraphs flow better. I think that is the most important thing I need to work on in my essay. The feedback I got was great. I will also check for typo’s and make sure my work cited page it correct. I will also add more detail in my conclusion.
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