Katana Smith
ENG 100 Assignment #3: Film-Based Argument The American Government and Military: Abuse of Power By Using Torture In Slumdog Millionaire, screenwriter Simon Beaufoy shares the story of Jamal, a boy who grew up in the slum neighborhoods of India and managed to gain a spot on the gameshow, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Throughout the film, Jamal is shown as a person who must overcome many obstacles to survive, including an experience of torture when he provides the correct answers to too many gameshow questions. Jamal’s torture does not reveal the confession his torturers are seeking because Jamal is telling the truth. His torturers have no way of knowing that he is being honest, therefore the brutal interrogation continues. Throughout the hours of torture, no new or substantial information is gained until they realize that Jamal was telling the truth the entire time. Torture has been a controversial topic across the world and in America in particular. The government and military have been using torture as a way to gain intelligence for years. Many different cases have been documented and the outcomes have varied but most have been ineffective. More harm has been done than good. American military and government should not use torture because it is a form of cruel and unusual punishment, leads to false answers and creates a global mistrust towards them. Part of the eighth amendment in the United States prohibits the state and federal governments from imposing cruel and unusual punishment. Cruel and unusual punishment is defined by Merriam-Webster as punishment that is offensive to the contemporary morality or jurisprudence (as by being degrading, inflicting unnecessary and intentional pain, or being disproportionate to the offense). I would say that torturing someone violently in order to get them to tell you what you want to hear is a form of cruel and unusual punishment. Torture is a violation of human rights. There have been numerous cases in America that involved violating the eight amendment. In the article, A Recent Supreme Court Case on the Eighth Amendment and Qualified Immunity Both Exposes and Hides the Cruelty of Prison, Sherry F. Colb says “Larry Hope, a prisoner, was working on a chain gang in Alabama and apparently became disruptive. As punishment for his "disruptive behavior," Hope was handcuffed to a metal post for seven hours with his shirt removed. He received no bathroom breaks and only one or two opportunities to drink water. In addition, guards at one point brought him some water, but ultimately poured it on the ground near his feet rather than permitting him to drink. Throughout the incident, the guards' conduct seemed primarily if not exclusively intended to torment the prisoner." This is a clear example of cruel and unusual punishment. American military and government have other options when it comes to serving punishments or finding answers. After doing some research, I found that the interrogation method is a more effective and legal way to get someone to talk. Not only is torture illegal, it’s also very ineffective when it comes to finding the answers you’re looking for. When military agents torture suspects, many times these victims provide false answers to stop the pain they feel from the torture. In the article, Torture Is a Crime, Curt Goering says “Time and again, our clients tell us that they would—and did—say anything to make the torture stop. This is true for victims subjected to physical torture as well as psychological torture. It has been proven that torture is far more likely to produce ambiguous and false, rather than clear and reliable, information.” When people are subjected to extreme pain, physically or emotionally, they go into survival mode and will say or do anything to get out of the situation they are in. In the article, The neuroscience of interrogation: Why torture doesn’t work, Carol Elliott says “Interrogators often escalate torture when they think a suspect is withholding information or lying, but there is no good evidence that interrogators are better than the rest of us at detecting lies. In fact, there is evidence that when people are trained as interrogators, they become more likely to think others are lying to them. This belief can lead to alarming errors, whereby people are tortured because their torturer wrongly believes they are lying.” As you can see, torture can be very unreliable and extremely dangerous. The longer it takes to get answers out of someone, the harsher the torture usually becomes. In some cases, people are being wrongfully tortured and can end up seriously injured. The article, Senate Intelligence Committee Study on CIA Detention and Interrogation Program, states that “The CIA failed to review its previous use of coercive interrogations decades earlier, which resulted in the conclusion, as stated to Congress in 1989, that 'inhumane physical or psychological techniques are counterproductive because they do not produce intelligence and will probably result in false answers.' The CIA also did not contact other parts of the U.S. government with interrogation expertise.” This proves that the American government has been well aware that torture is ineffective and leads to false answers for a while now, yet they haven’t stopped doing it. Torture can also waste a significant amount of time that could have been spent using more reliable methods to gain intelligence. In addition to torture victims providing false answers, torture also leads to a global mistrust of the people and/or governments that enact the torture. Many times, the people in charge of torturing the suspects are people of power. These are the people that we are supposed to trust as Americans, as they are somewhat in control of our safety. Most of them will do whatever they have to do to the victims because they are getting paid significantly for their services. In the article, Torture: Ineffective, Illegal, and Unprincipled, Steve Cohen says “If the people who are responsible for enforcing our laws—and our principles—violate those laws and principles, it fosters disrespect for all principles and laws.” The act of torture goes against our values as an American culture. The people committing these crimes are the ones that are supposed to be protecting us from things like this. In the article, Why Are People So Distrustful of Big Government?, Conor Friedersdorf says one of the main reason people distrust the government is that “The U.S. government instituted an official program of torture in secret. Its architects were never seriously investigated or charged, despite the obligation to do so under a duly ratified treaty -- and even worse, many people complicit in the torture staff the national-security state even today.” How can we trust our government if they are illegally torturing people and intentionally trying to hide it from us? The people in positions of power can basically get away with murder if this is true. No one should be allowed to use the torture method, especially not the people in charge of others. In the article, CIA director insists torture saved lives, Luke Brinker says “Responding to the release of the Senate Intelligence Committee’s executive summary on the Central Intelligence Agency’s use of torture against terrorism suspects, CIA director John Brennan on Tuesday insisted that torture saved lives... ‘Our review indicates that interrogations of detainees on whom EITs were used did produce intelligence that helped thwart attack plans, capture terrorists, and save lives,’ Brennan said in a statement. ‘The intelligence gained from the program was critical to our understanding of al-Qa’ida and continues to inform our counterterrorism efforts to this day.’” This is an example of a time when torture was believed to be an effective method. While people have many different ways of viewing torture, I am personally against it. I believe there is more evidence of torture being ineffective rather than effective. Although there have been cases where it was believed that torture was beneficial, the times where it wasn’t are much greater. Steve Cohen says, “We do not need to use brutal tactics to reduce criminal behavior. Vigilance, intelligence, skill and strategic thinking are far more effective.”. It’s not worth risking peoples’ lives and mental health if there is no guarantee that the outcome will help solve the problem. Torture is a waste of time and money when it comes to gaining intelligence. It a violation of human rights and morally wrong in general. It also violates the eighth amendment. After doing more research, I have concluded that torture is an ineffective way to find the answers you’re looking for because it is a form of cruel and unusual punishment, leads to false answers and it creates a global mistrust towards them. Works Cited Brinker, Luke. "CIA director insists torture saved lives." Salon, 9 Dec. 2014, www.salon.com/2014/12/09/cia_director_insists_torture_saved_lives/. Accessed 29 Apr. 2017. Cohen, Steve. "Torture: Ineffective, Illegal, and Unprincipled." Observer, 4 May 2009, www.observer.com/2009/05/torture-ineffective-illegal-and-unprincipled/. Accessed 22 Apr. 2017. Colb, Sherry F. "A Recent Supreme Court Case on the Eighth Amendment and Qualified Immunity Both Exposes and Hides the Cruelty of Prison" Find Law, 24 Apr. 2002, www.supreme.findlaw.com/legal-commentary/a-recent-supreme-court-case-on-the-eighth-amendment-and-qualified-immunity-both-exposes-and-hides-the-cruelty-of-prison.html. Accessed 26 Apr. 2017. Elliott, Carl. "The neuroscience of interrogation: Why torture doesn't work." News Scientist, 11 Nov. 2015, www.newscientist.com/article/mg22830471-200-torture-doesnt-work-says-science-why-are-we-still-doing-it/. Accessed 20 Apr. 2017. Friedersdorf, Conor. "Why Are People So Distrustful of Big Government?" The Atlantic, 18 June 2013, www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2013/06/why-are-people-so-distrustful-of-big-government/276963/. Accessed 28 Apr. 2017. Goering, Curt. "Torture Is a Crime." Huffington Post, 2017, www.huffingtonpost.com/curt-goering/torture-is-a-crime_b_9289642.html. Accessed 20 Apr. 2017. "Senate Intelligence Committee Study on CIA Detention and Interrogation Program" Feinstein Senate, www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/senate-intelligence-committee-study-on-cia-detention-and-interrogation-program. Accessed 26 Apr. 2017. “Slumdog Millionaire” IMDb, 25 Dec. 2008, www.imdb.com/title/tt1010048/. Accessed 1 Apr. 2017.
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Deciding which cellphone to buy can be difficult for some people. I’ve always been prone to androids, especially the Samsung Galaxy. I’ve been a Galaxy user for the last 5 years at least, but every time I upgrade my phone I always consider switching to Apple’s iPhone. I recently decided to finally give Apple a try. I purchased the iPhone 7 in matte black. I absolutely love it so far. The camera is a lot better than the one my old Samsung Galaxy s7 had. The pictures are sharper and more vibrant. A lot of people were complaining because apple removed the headphone jack; but instead they provided an adapter so people can still use headphones or aux cords if they prefer. The security is definitely a lot better on the iPhone. It’s harder to get a virus which is a great benefit because my androids somehow always ended up with one. The iPhone 7 has dual stereo speakers so the sound quality is the best I’ve ever heard on a phone. The features on the iPhone 7 blow Samsung out of the water. I am particularly fond of the handwritten message feature. FaceTime is very easy to use and a great way to communicate with family and friends. I also love how easily it connects to my Apple TV. With my Samsung I used to use Google Chromecast to stream onto the TV. But the Apple TV is faster and comes with a lot more apps and features. There are some things about the Galaxy that I miss, but not enough to make me switch back. The battery lasts longer on the Galaxy. The screen is slightly bigger and also brighter. Both of the phones are water and dust resistant. Overall, I am very happy with my decision to buy the iPhone 7. I don’t see myself switching back to Samsung anytime soon.
Katana Smith
ENG 100 Assignment #1: Hiraeth Narrative The Innocence of Childhood I wake up to the comforting sound of my mother’s voice saying “Tana, time to wake up”. The birds are chirping outside my window and the sun is shining into my already yellow painted room. I can smell the lovely aroma of eggs, bacon, grits, and potatoes. I hop out of bed and run down the stairs past the baskets of laundry waiting to be washed or folded. My grandparents, whom I call Granny and Poppa, have already started their day. Poppa is sitting in his rocking chair, reading the newspaper and drinking a cup of coffee. There is soft jazz music playing on the radio. Granny is setting the table for breakfast. She asks me to help bring the different jellies and jams over to the table for our toast. I’m almost 6 years old and my mother and I are living with my grandparents. I feel happy, safe, comfortable, and content here. My mom comes downstairs after she gets her shower. We sit down and enjoy breakfast together, talking about our plans for the day. After we finish eating, Poppa lets me read the funnies; my favorite part of the newspaper. The clock on the wall chimes. Now it’s time to get dressed, brush my teeth, and get ready for the rest of the day. I love the toothpaste my Granny uses, it’s gentle and has a slight orangey flavor. I throw on my favorite Minnie Mouse t-shirt and shorts set and leave my pajamas on my unmade bed. Granny is folding laundry in her bedroom. I ask Poppa to help me brush my hair, he’s the best at getting the tangles out. He tells me it’s easier to brush when you start at the ends of your hair and work your way up. I go into the bathroom to put my brush away and my mom is there, putting on her makeup. I sit down and we talk. I watch her as she puts on her mascara and eyeliner. Before we leave the bathroom she uses her hairspray and it gets all over the door. The door feels sticky as there are layers of hairspray from other days of this happening. I wonder what it would be like to wear makeup and use hairspray. I put my arms around my mom and tell her that I love her so much. She is my favorite person in the world. I hope one day I can be like her. The clock chimes. I decide I’m going to play outside today. I walk out the front door and look at the bright blue sky. It’s a beautiful, warm, and sunny summer day with just the right amount of wind. The chipmunk that lives under the steps is scurrying around in the flowerbed. The squirrels are climbing around in the trees. I see the mailman drive by. I wave to our neighbor, whom I call Miss Betty. I love to play at her house when her grandchildren are visiting. My best friend Ashton lives across the street. She comes over and we ride our bikes together. Then we play on my swing set in the backyard. We swing so high we feel like we are flying. It’s getting hot out so we decide to go for a swim. The pool is set up on the deck. We splash around for a while. Granny comes out with a picnic lunch for us. She must know we’re starving by now. I help her set up the blanket on the grass. I can feel the warm summer breeze on my skin. We are sitting under a tree so there is plenty of shade to block the sun. Ashton and I enjoy our sandwiches and carrot sticks. We wash it down with my favorite juice. Poppa is in the driveway washing the van so I bring him some juice. Now it’s time to color. I have tons of sidewalk chalk. I begin to draw on the sidewalk, a picture of my comfort zone. In this moment, I am completely carefree, not a worry in the world. It’s mid afternoon now and I’m getting a little tired. I say goodbye to Ashton and head inside. I walk up the two steps into my grandparents house. It smells like a mix between herbs and flowers. Poppa is outside watering his garden. Mom has gone out to run some errands. It’s just Granny and I. We decide to watch some TV in the basement. The basement is dark and a little damp. The Big Comfy Couch is on; we love that show. Granny brings down some celery with peanut butter and raisins on top and a glass of milk. The clock chimes. We relax and watch the show. Granny is knitting while we watch, she wants to get a blanket finished before church on Sunday. When the show is over I run out the back door to see what Poppa is up to in the garden. Poppa is working hard to tend to the garden, watering the plants and pruning when necessary. The row of raspberries catches my eye. Poppa hands me a basket and tells me I can pick some raspberries. I start picking them one by one, occasionally sneaking one into my mouth, to make sure they are good. Poppa says we are going to put them on our vanilla ice cream later. The clock on the wall chimes again. I walk into Poppa’s office and over to his desk. I reach over the stack of bills to grab some paper and a pencil. I want to write a story about a girl and her family. I sit in the comfy brown recliner and let my thoughts pour onto the paper. I always had a big imagination. I must have dozed off because by the time I woke up my mom was already home from her errands and I could smell dinner cooking. The aroma of steak, roasted potatoes and vegetables made me hungry. I run past the shopping bags full of the things my mom picked up while she was out and into the kitchen. Dinner is about ready and I am starving. Once again, I help set the table and we all sit down to eat. My grandparents are talking about the things they have to get done this week. I interrupt to ask if we can watch a movie after dinner. It’s getting dark out now. From the window, I can see the streetlights are on and the moon and stars are shining bright in the enormous night sky. I wonder what’s out there. Mom runs me a bath and I get in. The water is warm and smells like flowers from the bubble bath she used. I get out of the tub and dry off with my big fluffy blue towel. I go into my room to put my comfiest pajamas on and then downstairs to pick the movie. I decide to watch Beauty and the Beast, it’s one of my favorites. The clock chimes. We watch our movie together while eating vanilla bean ice cream with the raspberries we picked earlier in the day. I love the sweetness of the ice cream mixed with the tartness of the raspberries. The feeling I have is so amazing it’s almost indescribable. I am alive. I’m with the people who make me feel loved, in the house that makes me feel safe. After the movie, mom tucks me in bed and granny comes to read me a bedtime story. She reads me my favorite story about a boy who only eats cheese, peas, and chocolate pudding. As I lay in bed, my thoughts start to drift away into dreams. I can feel my granny kiss me on my forehead as I slowly fall asleep. I remember this day like it was yesterday. Oh, how I long to go back to this place. Life was so much simpler. There was no stress, anxiety or worry. I was always happy. I still had my innocence. This innocence is something I can never get back. I wasn’t aware of any of the negative things going on in the world. I just knew I loved my family and that my life was great. I’m older now and my life is a lot different. There are bills, responsibilities and obligations. There is a lot of stress. I have a lot less free time. I love my life now, but I miss the feeling of being carefree. My grandparents have retired and they now live in Alabama. We visit them once a year. When we visit them, memories from the past flood my mind. It reminds me of the times when life was simpler. Sometimes, I get feelings that remind me of those innocent times. However, nothing will ever compare to the way things were back then. I recently watched a movie called The Accountant which was written by Bill Dubuque. It was probably one of the best movies I've seen in a while. Ben Affleck stars as the main character, Chris Wolff. The movie starts out showing Wolff as a child, being diagnosed with a form of autism. He was also antisocial and showed forms of obsessive compulsive disorder. At that time, he had some behavioral problems but was extremely smart. His father was in the military and his mom had problems dealing with him. The movie shows some other hard times in Wolff's early life, which I won't spoil for you... When Wolff gets older, he becomes an accountant. He's not just any accountant, he works for mobsters and other criminals. His line of work becomes dangerous but with his upbringing, he is able to defend himself. Anna Kendrick stars as Dana Cummings, whom Wolff meets when he gets hired for a job at the robotics firm. It turns out that Cummings had found a 61 million dollar discrepancy in the books. They work together trying to figure it out, which puts both of their lives in immediate danger. It seems as though she is one of the only people he gets along with. Although the movie might make you think it could be a budding relationship, it never happens. This movie was very entertaining and not like any other. I like the fact that it educates the audience on mental disorders such as autism and OCD. At the same time, it shows that people with metal disabilities have skills and talents that make up for their disorders. In this case, Wolff was a math genius and basically a hitman. Overall, I really enjoyed this movie and would recommend it to anyone who wants to watch something thought provoking. Today I'm going to write about one of my favorite new places, the Chester Creek Trail. As you know, I recently moved into a new apartment. It just so happens that the Chester Creek Trail is in walking distance from my new place. The trail is about 2.8 miles long. It runs from Lenni, PA to Upland, PA along Chester Creek. Although I've only lived here for two weeks, I've already walked the trail four times. This trail was a 6.5 million dollar project. I believe that this is a great addition to the community. People now have a safe place to walk, run, ride bikes, and so much more. Personally, I enjoy walking the trail at night. It's very peaceful and it's a good place to clear my head. At night there is rarely anyone else on the trail. All I can hear is the sound of the creek and occasionally sounds from different animals. One night I was walking and stumbled upon a herd of about 8 deer. I'm a huge nature lover so this is definitely the place for me. It's a great place to exercise without feeling like you actually did any work. I usually walk from the beginning of the trail to the end and then back, because that's where my apartment is. Round trip would be about 5.6 miles. I love bringing my friends on the trail and telling them the history of the town. I grew up in this area so I'm very familiar with the surroundings. My parents have also told me a lot of stories because they grew up in this area as well. Another benefit of this trail is getting a break from social media and just my phone in general. I rarely use my phone when I'm on the trail, which really helps me to relax and just enjoy the scenery. I definitely recommend this trail to anyone who loves the outdoors, loves to exercise, or even someone who just wants to get out of the house.
For my first student choice blog, I decided to write about what's going on in my life outside of school and work. My boyfriend and I just recently moved into our first apartment together. I've basically lived with my parents for the last 26 years so this has been a big change for me. Things are a lot different for me than they were a few weeks ago. I have a lot more responsibilities. The last week has been filled with long days spent shopping for things for the apartment, then assembling and putting them away. Speaking of things for the apartment, our patio set just came in yesterday and I was more excited than a kid on Christmas. We bought our couch from LoveSac, which is something I've wanted for the last ten years. It feels really good to be able to decorate the way we like it. Decorating the apartment has made me have a lot more respect for the people on HGTV. We also spend a lot of time at the grocery store which led me to my recent discovery of Costco!!! Now I know why my sister is obsessed with their pot-stickers. Needless to say, I don't know how I ever lived without that place. Although we have been busy, we've found plenty of free time to enjoy ourselves. One night we went out to dinner with my parents at Agave Mexican Cuisine and really enjoyed the BYOB margaritas. The nachos were also amazing! Other nights, we stay in and watching movies and relax together. I'm enjoying having someone to do everything with. Even the simple things like doing laundry, cooking and cleaning are better now. I love having a place to call home together. I don't think I've ever been happier.
Last week we had individual conferences with Professor Mangini discussing our progress in the class. We discussed our opinions on what my grade should be. I told him I believe I deserve an A and he agreed. As long as I stay focused and keep up with what I've been doing I should be able to keep the A. We talked about which assignments need more work and why. He asked me a few questions about my writing like: What is the main focus in this assignment? I really enjoyed our conversation because it reassured me of where I'm at in the class. I'm pleased with the feedback I received during our conference. I learned that sometimes all you need is a little feedback from others to help with your writing. I plan on following Professor Mangini's instructions to ensure that I keep my grade of an A and to develop my writing. This will require changing the main focus on both of my formal assignments. I will have to change a few titles on my formal assignments as well. There is one thing we talked about that I'm still a little uncomfortable with, which is posting a vlog. Maybe I will do that somewhere down the line...
Today in my English Composition class, we watched Chef's Table: Francis Mallmann. Here I will be answering a few questions to relate this episode to the class.
Question #1: How does this episode fit into the narrative mode? This episode begins by showing a scene. Then the scene is described. This is an example of showing and telling. I believe this episode had just the right amount of showing and telling. This episode tells a story in a way that helps the viewers understand what is trying to be said. Not only do the viewers see what is going on, but they are also told what is happening. A narrative is defined on google as a spoken or written account of connected events; a story. That's exactly what this is, a story told through film and language. Question #2: How does Mallmann's story connect to the hiraeth story you are writing in this class? Consider his discussions about home and childhood. Mallmann's story connects to my hiraeth in many ways. He talks about his own hiraeth. He describes it as "the feeling of Patagonia I feel, is my deepest rooted feeling for home". In fact, the episode begins with Mallmann describing a scene from his childhood in Patagonia, Argentina. One of the main themes is freedom, which directly relates to my hiraeth. He talks a lot about his memories as a child and it seems as though his culture is very important to him. It's almost like he's trying to hold on to his home that he cannot return to. Question #3: What major ideas/themes from this episode connect to ideas/themes from our composition course? Consider Mallmann's argument about composing a good dish, examining his life environments, and being productive. The way that Mallmann cooks reminds me a lot of the way we are being taught to write in this class. Mallmann says, "My message is get out of your chair, of your sofa, of your office and go out." He puts effort and passion into his cooking, just like we do with our writing. Another example would be when he was criticized by the head of Cartier who was eating at his restaurant, and he used it the way we use feedback, to reflect and grow. He also likes to keep his mind free from distractions by traveling and getting a change of view, so he can be more inspired. I've learned a lot about writing during the first half of this semester in my English Composition class. Composition is defined in this class as putting ideas onto paper. After our first day, I was nervous because I didn't think I was any good at writing and that's what our class is based on. However, I was excited to learn that we would be posting all of our assignments on a blog. I think that it's a great way to get the students interested in doing the work; at least for me personally. Before this semester, I hadn't been in school for about 5 years. In this class, Sabatino asks us to write so we can get our ideas out and to become better writers. I've enjoyed doing the blog assignments and have seen progress since the beginning of the semester. I feel like I am more relaxed now when writing them because I have gotten more comfortable doing them. Our first formal assignment was the Hiraeth Narrative. I really enjoyed writing mine even though it was very emotional for me. Writing my hiraeth brought back a lot of old memories from my childhood. It was nice to be able to remember what my life was like back then. It also hurt because of the feeling of never being able to go back to that again. I feel like this assignment was what really drew me into the class. Our second formal assignment was the Academic Mindsets Argument. This might have been my least favorite assignment. I feel like I didn't do as well on this assignment as I would have liked. It was harder for me to get interested in than it was for my hireath. I used my six-step writing process plan and I believe it really helped me complete this assignment. Our third formal assignment was the Film-Based Argument. We each had to pick a movie for this assignment and vote for which one the paper should be on. Surprisingly, my movie won the tournament. I picked Slumdog Millionaire. I was a little nervous about this assignment at first. However, after starting the paper, I couldn't stop. Writing this assignment really helped me see how much I've grown since the beginning of the semester. As a writer in this class, I feel as if I am improving significantly in most areas of my writing. The most positive change I've noticed is that the more I write, the more comfortable I feel with writing.
Who did I work with to compose my project? Was this a good approach?
I worked alone to compose this project. I think it was a great approach because I could completely focus on the assignment. I wrote this assignment when I was the only one in the house so I didn't have any distractions. I always work better when I can completely focus on my assignment rather than the things going on around me. What was the most difficult part of my writing process? Why? What did I do to overcome the obstacles? The most difficult part of my writing process is always getting started. It's hard for me to begin writing when I'm not exactly sure what I'm going to write about. To overcome the obstacles, I made sure I had no distractions and I sat down and started writing. I also did some research online to help get the ideas flowing in my mind. When did I write this project? Good approach? I wrote this project on one of my days off from school and work. I had no other responsibilities that day. I started early in the day so I would have enough time to complete this assignment. I think it was a great approach because I gave myself enough time to write without having to worry about other obligations. Giving myself enough time to write is crucial so I don't feel as stressed or pressured. Where did I write this project? Good approach? I wrote this project in the comfort of my own room. It's very quiet and calming in my room. I think this was a great approach because it is where I feel most comfortable. Writing in my room is always the best option for me. It's a place where I can be comfortable, relaxed, and have the least amount of distractions. Why did I choose to write about my chosen topic? I chose to write about my topic because it is what intrigued me the most. I felt like I had more to say about that topic than any of the others. It was also a topic that I was interested in learning more about. How will I adapt/revise my writing process for future revision of this project? [Be specific. Review your current six-step writing process plan and consider posting a new six-step plan.] My current six-step writing process plan includes setting quiet times to write, setting the mood, starting early, getting feedback from others, having something to drink, and tracking my progress. I believe I did most of these for this assignment. The only thing I would do differently would be to start brainstorming a few days sooner than I did. That would give me more time to process my thoughts and ideas. One thing I did differently with this assignment was that I used more outside sources which helped me to generate ideas. Overall, I am satisfied with the way this assignment turned out and I believe my six-step writing process plan helped a lot. |
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