FORUM #2: Make sure you are familiar with Ch. 3 in your Academic Writing textbook. I also gave you a handout.Step 1: Give a BRIEF summary of 2 of the different types (genres) of writing from that chapter. Step 2: I give you 2 pages of the "Annotated Bibliography on Shakespeare's Hamlet . . .". Answer the following questions:
1. A journal is typically written within a classroom setting for responses to an assignment. It is considered to be "thinking on paper." A journal is not a diary in which one would narrate their life. It includes both objective and subjective writing. A response or reaction paper is exactly what it sounds like. It is a paper in which the writer gives their response to something; an article, a specific issue, etc.
2. The first characteristic that makes this an annotated bibliography is the list of full citations given in context. The second characteristic is the summary of each article giving the reader insight as to how each resource was used and how it affected the piece. Finally, the last characteristic is the audience that belongs to each resource and who each resource would reach. I could see myself doing this type of writing because I've done it before numerous times for research papers, speeches, etc. I personally like writing about controversial topics, topics that provoke conversation and debate. Topics like human rights, feminism, etc.
RESPONSE: I liked doing this forum because it helped me further understand the different types of writing that you can do in everyday life. It also helped me get a better idea as to what kind of writing we would be doing for this project. You never really discuss the different types of writing until your later years of education, and I feel like I was rushed through learning them. So, it was nice to have another review of the different types, as well as hearing other people's ideas and definitions of writing.
FORUM #3:
- What are 3 "characteristics" that make this an annotated bibliography?
- How is this different from the other writings?
- Can you see yourself doing this "type" of writing?
- Why or why not?
- Is there another type that you would prefer? Maybe not from the selection but one you can think of?
1. A journal is typically written within a classroom setting for responses to an assignment. It is considered to be "thinking on paper." A journal is not a diary in which one would narrate their life. It includes both objective and subjective writing. A response or reaction paper is exactly what it sounds like. It is a paper in which the writer gives their response to something; an article, a specific issue, etc.
2. The first characteristic that makes this an annotated bibliography is the list of full citations given in context. The second characteristic is the summary of each article giving the reader insight as to how each resource was used and how it affected the piece. Finally, the last characteristic is the audience that belongs to each resource and who each resource would reach. I could see myself doing this type of writing because I've done it before numerous times for research papers, speeches, etc. I personally like writing about controversial topics, topics that provoke conversation and debate. Topics like human rights, feminism, etc.
RESPONSE: I liked doing this forum because it helped me further understand the different types of writing that you can do in everyday life. It also helped me get a better idea as to what kind of writing we would be doing for this project. You never really discuss the different types of writing until your later years of education, and I feel like I was rushed through learning them. So, it was nice to have another review of the different types, as well as hearing other people's ideas and definitions of writing.
FORUM #3:
- What is so appealing to some young people about risky behavior? Do you have any "risky behavior" on your bucket list? If yes, what? Young people are particularly apt to making risky decisions. Many of us have snuck out of our parent's house to go to a forbidden party, or to see friends at a late hour, many of us have skipped class and valuable class time to take part in something more enjoyable. We, as young people enjoy risky behavior because it validates our youth, it shows us that sometimes we can outsmart our parents and our other elders. I, personally, am not really one for risky behavior. I'm quite an anxious person, so if I even hear of an oppurtunity for risky behavior, I think of all the horrible outcomes that could happen.
- Christopher McCandless wanted to live "an authentic life." What do you think this means? I think that Chris wanted his life to mean something more than where he came from. He came from an extremely abusive home, and he wanted to do better than that. He did very well in school and he studied something that he was very passionate about. When he set goals for himself, he followed through with them, instead of just writing them down and never looking at them again. When Chris said he was going to do something, he would do it.
- Do you believe McCandless's decision to leave his family without a word was justified? Why or why not? I believe that Chris was justified in his decison to leave. I think that if he did not want to speak to his parents, then he was completely justified in that. However, I do not believe that he was justified in disappearing without speaking to his sister, Carine. They were all each other had- she was his confident, and he was her protection. I think that he should have at least spoken to Carine throughout his journey, even if it meant him telling her not to tell their parents of his whereabouts. I believe he should have contacted his sister at the very least.
- How have you brought the experience and life of Chris McCandless or Into the Wild into your project? Did you use McCandless as just a jumping off point and go on your own or did you use something he did to get your topic. Do you like your topic? If yes, explain. If no, what would you have done differently if you could? I directly studied Chris and his reasoning for why he left his family and went to Alaska. I really like my topic because you get to take an inside look into the McCandless household and the many, many facades that Billie and Walt put up to hide their secret from their children.