This semester, I have gained many insights into poetry and short fiction. I have realized that they are both composed of formal and stylistic elements that aid in getting the author's point across to their reader. The most interesting parts of the course would have to be the spoken word poetry, authors like Dave Chappelle, grabbed my attention and got me listening from the beginning. However, I hated the sign language poetry because I didn't have any interest in trying to learn what they were trying to do.
Some insights I have gained into essay writing is how to write an effective thesis, and also how to grab the reader's attention from the very beginning. As a writer, this course has taught me how to be more effective in my writing, and how to get my point across to my audience. Also, I feel that the essay writing workshops were very effective in helping us improve as writers. I thought that the blogging component of the course was a very fun way to help us be creative, and also a good way to help us boost our marks. All in all, the course was a good class to have, and it helped a lot in my development as a writer. I really enjoyed this course and would take it again.
Thursday 27 November 2014
Saturday 22 November 2014
Week Twelve ; How to do well on finals
Step One:
Think about what you have to study, and what exams you have to write. This doesn't matter if you have one exam, or six, you will still have to know what to study.
Step Two:
Make study guides for yourself. Chances are, you will not be given something that tells you exactly what will be on your exam, so think of all that you have done during the semester and start studying.
Step Three:
I would recommend starting at the end of the semester and working to the beginning. This way, all new material is fresh in your memory, while you can work towards remembering what you did at the beginning.
Step Four:
Turn off all electronics, and anything else that could distract you. You need to put full attention on any material you're studying. Distractions will cause you to lose focus and not do as well as you'd hoped
Step Five:
Sit down and actually study. Then go write the exam and hope for the best.
Think about what you have to study, and what exams you have to write. This doesn't matter if you have one exam, or six, you will still have to know what to study.
Step Two:
Make study guides for yourself. Chances are, you will not be given something that tells you exactly what will be on your exam, so think of all that you have done during the semester and start studying.
Step Three:
I would recommend starting at the end of the semester and working to the beginning. This way, all new material is fresh in your memory, while you can work towards remembering what you did at the beginning.
Step Four:
Turn off all electronics, and anything else that could distract you. You need to put full attention on any material you're studying. Distractions will cause you to lose focus and not do as well as you'd hoped
Step Five:
Sit down and actually study. Then go write the exam and hope for the best.
Friday 14 November 2014
Friday 7 November 2014
Week 10: Quotations
1. "Just keep going, you'll make it one day" -Forrest Gump
To me, this quote is quite relatable. There are times in everyone's life where they would probably just like to give up on what they're doing whether it be difficult or perhaps they just feel like the task at hand isn't worth it. However, if there's ever a time where something is too difficult, as this quote says, if you just keep going, or keep trying, than you'll get to where you want to be. This quote also seems to be very encouraging, and gives me some hope in talking about my goals and ambitions.
2. "You don't need to hide yourself because you're afraid of what others think of you. You have the choice to live your own life" - Albus Dumbeldore, Harry Potter
This quote is another that has a great impact on my life. I have chosen this one because I believe that you should always be your own person no matter what, and love who you are. This quote relays the message that you should love who you are, and that you should live the way you want. No matter what you do or say, people are going to disagree or just plain not like what you're doing, however that doesn't matter. Your own opinion is the most important when it comes to what you do with your life, and that is the only one that matters. Clearly there are always people that love you and appreciate you the way you are, so there's no reason to change who you are, as you are perfect just being you!
3. "I remained too much inside my head and ended up losing my mind" -Edgar Allan Poe
I have chosen this quote because of the message that lies behind it. I agree with Poe in what he is saying, if you overthink things and bundle it all up you truly will go crazy. From spending too much time with your own thoughts you also develop your own way of thinking and opinions, which while that is good, you always have to take into account the way others take things as well. What Poe is saying I feel, is that he ended up spending too much time alone and realized that he had been driven mad by loneliness, and that one would always need companionship from another person to prevent this from happening.
To me, this quote is quite relatable. There are times in everyone's life where they would probably just like to give up on what they're doing whether it be difficult or perhaps they just feel like the task at hand isn't worth it. However, if there's ever a time where something is too difficult, as this quote says, if you just keep going, or keep trying, than you'll get to where you want to be. This quote also seems to be very encouraging, and gives me some hope in talking about my goals and ambitions.
2. "You don't need to hide yourself because you're afraid of what others think of you. You have the choice to live your own life" - Albus Dumbeldore, Harry Potter
This quote is another that has a great impact on my life. I have chosen this one because I believe that you should always be your own person no matter what, and love who you are. This quote relays the message that you should love who you are, and that you should live the way you want. No matter what you do or say, people are going to disagree or just plain not like what you're doing, however that doesn't matter. Your own opinion is the most important when it comes to what you do with your life, and that is the only one that matters. Clearly there are always people that love you and appreciate you the way you are, so there's no reason to change who you are, as you are perfect just being you!
3. "I remained too much inside my head and ended up losing my mind" -Edgar Allan Poe
I have chosen this quote because of the message that lies behind it. I agree with Poe in what he is saying, if you overthink things and bundle it all up you truly will go crazy. From spending too much time with your own thoughts you also develop your own way of thinking and opinions, which while that is good, you always have to take into account the way others take things as well. What Poe is saying I feel, is that he ended up spending too much time alone and realized that he had been driven mad by loneliness, and that one would always need companionship from another person to prevent this from happening.
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