roshani
BLOG #5
Come on now, Benninghoff, 600 words— you know you’re asking for too much! Okay, so my blog probably won’t fit the word limit, but I will mention the top three things I’ve learned with the two assigned books.
1) Linking topics. Although it seems like common sense to put the new information at the end of a sentence and the old info. at the beginning of a sentence, I never really gave it much thought. Now that I am familiar with, and understand, the chain theory I think I will be able to apply it properly.
2) Not getting too wordy. This is something I try to keep in mind while writing, but it’s always nice to have something reiterated when you already agree with it. DON’T USE LONG EXPRESSIONS WHEN ONE WORD WILL SUFFICE.
3) Placing emphasis on the right part of the sentence. This one, I was completely unaware of and hopefully I’ll be able to use the rule correctly for our draft due Friday.
BLOG #4
I decided to take a look at Justin’s third blog, along with Jessica’s and Ken’s. Justin’s blog was the closest to mine. He simply mentioned that Strunk & White’s book just kinda told the reader some rules, whereas William’s book explains things so that the reader has a better sense of understanding the concepts. I enjoyed his blog because it was succinct. Jessica’s blog was a little more specific in that she mentioned some examples of rules mentioned in Strunk & White’s text. For instance, she mentioned the use of apostrophes and the rules that correlate. I liked how she got specific, but still kept things short enough where she didn’t sound redundant.
The last blog I read was posted by Ken Cohen. Whoa! This boy went all out! (In a good way) Ken really gave his personal opinion, linking how the rules affected him as a writer and although I don’t enjoy lengthy explanations, I liked his blog because it seemed so personal it wasn’t boring to read.
BLOG #3
In my first blog, I mentioned that Strunk & White's book let me know commonly misspelled words. What I didn't mention was that they explained why the words were misspelled or not used appropriately in context to whatever the given sentence may have been. The reason for that is simple: I didn't mention any explinations because there weren't any really, at least not in comparison to _Style: Toward Clarity & Grace._
In Williams' book there are lengthy examples and explinations of how to improve ones coherency through using familiar vocabulary--or new vocabulary that appears to be familiar (by being placed at the end of a sentence)--words that are correctly spelled, etc. All of these suggestions/ tips of advice are really helpful and are relatively easy to follow.
BLOG PROMPT #2
Eastern Michigan University admits students of either sex, and any race, color, or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities accorded to students at this University. The University does not discriminate against students on the basis of sex, race, color, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarships and loan programs, and athletic and other University-administered programs. Further, it is the policy and practice of Eastern Michigan University to take affirmative action in all personnel matters.
The original text is listed above the corrected version is listed below—
Eastern Michigan University grants students of any gender, race, color or national or ethnic origin all the rights, privileges, programs and activities accorded to students at this University. The University does not discriminate against students on the basis of any of the previously mentioned characteristics in the administration of any University affiliated program. Further, it is the policy and practice of Eastern Michigan University to take affirmative action in all personnel matters.
My explanation for the change is such: The original text kept repeating the same phrases (sex, race, etc.) when it was not necessary to do so. Also, buy specifying each area of administration (i.e admissions, loans, etc.) space, and the time of the readers was taken unnecessarily.
Strunk & White 's book on writing: Elements of Style is mainly a tool-box for writers wanting to know about how to write a paper of some sorts. Discussing key problems and sollutions they touch base on many obstacles writers face.
By tying in the usage of syntax they mention words often misspelled or misused in sentences or catch phrases that are common in papers. These highlights have all pointed out the many ways I, too, can improve my writing.
I know we have an assignment due tonight on this blogger thing, but I'm not sure what to write.
STANDARDS--
I think certain standards need to be questioned when it comes to writing for particular genres. For instance, my favorite columnist, Arundhati Roy (who writes for OUTLOOK INDIA & sometimes The Guardian) has a way of writing that is very similar to poetry. This makes her columns stand out far more than the average journalist.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC-STATUS' REVEALED THRU WRITING STYLES--
If someone does not know how to type on a computer/does not have an e-mail address, it usually signifies they don't have the means of obtaining a computer in their home--showing their lack of financial wealth.
Computer writing is more constricting as a writer b/c it becomes too formulaic; if a person needs a synonym/antynym they simply have to click on "thesaurus," if they have spelling/grammar errors, they have to simply click a button and the computer can easily revise... Not having to look up words hinders the growth of ones vocabulary growth; having a machine automatically altar one spelling/grammar leaves little room for a writer to fully understand the principle reasons for doing so.
Also, writing primarily on computers might weaken ones penmanship, cause eye-problems, carpel tunnel syndrome (<--sp?) and takes away a huge chunk of the revision process. Writing stories/poems an author might want to jot random thoughts on paper, w/computers everything but the grand finale tends to be erased.
hey all, I am a secondary ed major with a focus on lit. language and writing. My minor is communications & theatre arts. I hope to pursue many things in life, traveling and performing being my main two priorities. I LOVE learning about different cultures & I figure traveling is the quickest, funnest way to do so. lol, I also enjoy inventing my own words.
I am highly computer illiterate so I look forward to this class. Hopefully I will learn a thing or two in the process.
Currently, I'm keeping myself busy with six classes and crazy rehearsal hours for the following performances--
JANUARY 16TH, THE COLOR OF DRUMS AT 8:00PM, PEASE AUDITORIUM!!
JANUARY 17TH, THE HIP-HOP EXPLOSION AT 8:00 PM, PEASE AUDITORIUM
AND
JANUARY 17TH, 10:30PM, THE BLIND PIG, (this one costs like 8 bucks and ya gotta be over 18 to enter)
It's all spoken-word stuff so come out to check it.
