1) There are a few places that I will combine sentences.
2) I will reword the sentences my peer reviewers said were awkward or unclear.
3) I will take a closer look at my conclusion and try and make it crystal clear.
These are some of my favorite movies
-The Emperor's New Groove
-Ever After
-The Incredibles
-National Treasure
-The Fugitive
-Sneakers
-Insurrection
-White Christmas
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
Love Letter (Shakespearean style)
To the Fair Guinevere:
I sit around this table with sad heart
Away from thee depressed, my spirit weeps.
My love is full as a complete circle
Finished and whole, an unending line of
Passion, unbroken as the seasons swing
For thou enchantress of my heart I write.
Angels are said to oft times fall down from
The azure sky, to meet mortals as we
Toil and sing us softly through a life
What immortal words their voices toll and
Lead poor sinners through a dark and slipp'ry place
Thou art as an angle sent to sing to
Me and my heart of gravel and of stone
To fuel my passion and give me a hope
Of making this a sweeter trek through
A wilderness. Kiss me, sweet chuck, and then
I'll know your passion's just as mine and more.
Your Lover,
Lancelot
I sit around this table with sad heart
Away from thee depressed, my spirit weeps.
My love is full as a complete circle
Finished and whole, an unending line of
Passion, unbroken as the seasons swing
For thou enchantress of my heart I write.
Angels are said to oft times fall down from
The azure sky, to meet mortals as we
Toil and sing us softly through a life
What immortal words their voices toll and
Lead poor sinners through a dark and slipp'ry place
Thou art as an angle sent to sing to
Me and my heart of gravel and of stone
To fuel my passion and give me a hope
Of making this a sweeter trek through
A wilderness. Kiss me, sweet chuck, and then
I'll know your passion's just as mine and more.
Your Lover,
Lancelot
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Love Similes
1)They were as close as people on a Chinese subway.
2)Unrequited love is like realizing that the dinner you made wasn't really as good as you originally thought; you were just super hungry.
3)Her lips were as red as a violet. She had hypothermia.
4)My heart beats for you like a frequency of 440 Hz against a frequency of 450 Hz.
5)He stared into her eyes like a vampire stares at a phlebotomist.
2)Unrequited love is like realizing that the dinner you made wasn't really as good as you originally thought; you were just super hungry.
3)Her lips were as red as a violet. She had hypothermia.
4)My heart beats for you like a frequency of 440 Hz against a frequency of 450 Hz.
5)He stared into her eyes like a vampire stares at a phlebotomist.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Letters Explaining My Transgression
To the Honorable Yu Rin Truble
Dear Sir:
Due to a set of unfavorable coincidences, I received my fourth traffic ticket resulting in a suspension of my driving privileges. I appreciate all the effort in takes to effectively run a government and I am a full supporter of the principle of due process, but I feel the charges against me are unwarranted. The circumstances surrounding my situation at the time of my fourth ticket make it unreasonable for this ticket to stand. There is a fine line between the spirit of the law and the letter. As a judge, surely you must understand that. If rushing a precious pet to the vet does not warrant a slight increase of speed, I'm sure I do not know what does. My boa constrictor needed me that day. I respectfully request that you review my case.
Sincerely,
Heather Johnson
To my dear mother
Dear Mom,
How's going Mommy? Things are well here. I went to the basketball game last night and it was super fun. I'm doing really well in all my classes and all my tests went great this week. Things just seem to be falling into place for me. I even volunteered at the elementary school this week. The only bad thing this week was that Bernie had a massive stroke, so I had to rush him to the vet. On my way there, I had a bit of a run in with a cop, but things are ok. I think when I come to visit next weekend I'll will just try and catch a ride with someone. You'll be proud of me; I'm planning on spending a lot less money on gas in the next little while. It's a great money saving plan I have worked up. I'll tell you more about it next weekend. Love ya lots!
love, Heather
To my classy classmates
Hey guys,
You'll never guess what happened last weekend. You know Bernie, my boa? So, he was like having a stroke so I had to rush him to the vet on Friday. The good news is he's okay. The bad news is I got a traffic ticket. Ridiculous I know. All I was doing was saving my pet's life! Anyway, here's the deal, this ticket was my fourth one, so yeah, no more driving for me. I feel super bad about not being able to drive to the concert, but I working on getting off the hook. Hopefully, you guys will back me up. It's way stupid that I got this ticket in the first place. I wasn't even going that fast and nobody ever really makes a complete stop. Besides my snake was DYING! Sometimes I think the cops are just out to get us. So....I may need a little help getting around until I can get this ticket resolved... you guys got my back right? You know I'd help you out.
thanks,
Heather
Dear Sir:
Due to a set of unfavorable coincidences, I received my fourth traffic ticket resulting in a suspension of my driving privileges. I appreciate all the effort in takes to effectively run a government and I am a full supporter of the principle of due process, but I feel the charges against me are unwarranted. The circumstances surrounding my situation at the time of my fourth ticket make it unreasonable for this ticket to stand. There is a fine line between the spirit of the law and the letter. As a judge, surely you must understand that. If rushing a precious pet to the vet does not warrant a slight increase of speed, I'm sure I do not know what does. My boa constrictor needed me that day. I respectfully request that you review my case.
Sincerely,
Heather Johnson
To my dear mother
Dear Mom,
How's going Mommy? Things are well here. I went to the basketball game last night and it was super fun. I'm doing really well in all my classes and all my tests went great this week. Things just seem to be falling into place for me. I even volunteered at the elementary school this week. The only bad thing this week was that Bernie had a massive stroke, so I had to rush him to the vet. On my way there, I had a bit of a run in with a cop, but things are ok. I think when I come to visit next weekend I'll will just try and catch a ride with someone. You'll be proud of me; I'm planning on spending a lot less money on gas in the next little while. It's a great money saving plan I have worked up. I'll tell you more about it next weekend. Love ya lots!
love, Heather
To my classy classmates
Hey guys,
You'll never guess what happened last weekend. You know Bernie, my boa? So, he was like having a stroke so I had to rush him to the vet on Friday. The good news is he's okay. The bad news is I got a traffic ticket. Ridiculous I know. All I was doing was saving my pet's life! Anyway, here's the deal, this ticket was my fourth one, so yeah, no more driving for me. I feel super bad about not being able to drive to the concert, but I working on getting off the hook. Hopefully, you guys will back me up. It's way stupid that I got this ticket in the first place. I wasn't even going that fast and nobody ever really makes a complete stop. Besides my snake was DYING! Sometimes I think the cops are just out to get us. So....I may need a little help getting around until I can get this ticket resolved... you guys got my back right? You know I'd help you out.
thanks,
Heather
Saturday, February 4, 2012
I Found a Poem!!!!
Original:
Since their debut in 1986, The Peking Acrobats have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs. They are experts at treacherous feats of trick cycling, precision tumbling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. They defy gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control. They push the envelope of human possibility with astonishing juggling dexterity and incredible balancing feats, showcasing tremendous skill and ability. They are masters of agility and grace.
Found Poem:
Since their debut in 1986,
The Peking Acrobats have redefined audience perceptions
of Chinese acrobatics.
They perform daring maneuvers
atop a precarious pagoda
of chairs.
They are experts at treacherous feats
of trick cycling,
precision tumbling,
somersaulting, and
gymnastics.
They defy gravity
with amazing displays of contortion,
flexibility, and
control.
They push the envelope of human possibility
with astonishing juggling dexterity and
incredible balancing feats,
showcasing tremendous
skill
and
ability.
They are masters of
agility
and
grace.
Since their debut in 1986, The Peking Acrobats have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs. They are experts at treacherous feats of trick cycling, precision tumbling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. They defy gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control. They push the envelope of human possibility with astonishing juggling dexterity and incredible balancing feats, showcasing tremendous skill and ability. They are masters of agility and grace.
Found Poem:
Since their debut in 1986,
The Peking Acrobats have redefined audience perceptions
of Chinese acrobatics.
They perform daring maneuvers
atop a precarious pagoda
of chairs.
They are experts at treacherous feats
of trick cycling,
precision tumbling,
somersaulting, and
gymnastics.
They defy gravity
with amazing displays of contortion,
flexibility, and
control.
They push the envelope of human possibility
with astonishing juggling dexterity and
incredible balancing feats,
showcasing tremendous
skill
and
ability.
They are masters of
agility
and
grace.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Critical Reading Questions
I chose the "Dear Students: Don't Let College Unplug Your Future" mostly because this guy is a super funny writer. This was just hilarious to read and I'm all about fun reading. I suppose entertainment wasn't really a goal of this assignment, so I shall move on to more important things like critical reading questions. yippee!
1) The author's intent is to get college students to take a closer look at their education. The education he is describing is less about academics and more about everything a person knows, creates and experiences. The authors wants students to use the internet to its full potential for their own advantage. He wants them to use the academic system in a way that will benefit them and not the way academia wants the students to use it. He is trying to convey the idea that success is not about a college degree, but what you can create and how you channel your passion into new cool stuff.
2) This guy uses humor and a lot of it. It's fantastic. Questions as well as metaphors are also big in this article. He likes to emphasize with caps. Irony and exaggeration play a role here too. The tone of voice he takes is super good for his audience. Reading it is like having a conversation with him. I'm not really sure what tool you would call this, but he uses angle brackets < > throughout his article like he's writing some html. It totally adds to what he is saying. He also effectively uses slang and sentences fragments.
3) So if I'm the audience for this article, he totally nailed it on the head. I didn't really agree of some of the things he was saying, but it made me think. Having people think was one of his objectives so he scores! I'm thinking this article is very effective. Some of his ideas are a little uncomfortable to deal with up front (like college could be ruining your future), but he was able to present them in a way that spoke to his audience.
1) The author's intent is to get college students to take a closer look at their education. The education he is describing is less about academics and more about everything a person knows, creates and experiences. The authors wants students to use the internet to its full potential for their own advantage. He wants them to use the academic system in a way that will benefit them and not the way academia wants the students to use it. He is trying to convey the idea that success is not about a college degree, but what you can create and how you channel your passion into new cool stuff.
2) This guy uses humor and a lot of it. It's fantastic. Questions as well as metaphors are also big in this article. He likes to emphasize with caps. Irony and exaggeration play a role here too. The tone of voice he takes is super good for his audience. Reading it is like having a conversation with him. I'm not really sure what tool you would call this, but he uses angle brackets < > throughout his article like he's writing some html. It totally adds to what he is saying. He also effectively uses slang and sentences fragments.
3) So if I'm the audience for this article, he totally nailed it on the head. I didn't really agree of some of the things he was saying, but it made me think. Having people think was one of his objectives so he scores! I'm thinking this article is very effective. Some of his ideas are a little uncomfortable to deal with up front (like college could be ruining your future), but he was able to present them in a way that spoke to his audience.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Feelings on Peer Review
I've never been a real fan of peer reviews. Our current peer review assignment I found particularly nasty because there were so many papers to go over. I felt like the number of papers made it hard to spend the time to really know the paper and make good comments. I would like reviewing only one or two papers. I don't really like peer reviews because I would rather spend the time working on my own paper. I also feel like a overly critical, grumpy person or a totally apathetic person with no useful comments when I peer review.
My experience today in class was one of the most positive experiences I've had with peer review. Thanks people in my group! You made some good suggestions that I wouldn't have thought of.
My experience today in class was one of the most positive experiences I've had with peer review. Thanks people in my group! You made some good suggestions that I wouldn't have thought of.
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