Hello, Composers. Yes, if you are in an ENG 101 class, you are a composer because the class is a composition class. Another word for composer is writer. Writing is fun as you've learned so far. In addition to essays, you've written paragraphs. Blogging is a way to write paragraphs, too. In the blog world, writers can share their writing. That's the purpose here.
This blog's mantra: Write and Share.
Say it with me: "Write and share."
I'll occasionally write posts about the topics we discuss. Your job is to write posts about the topics, too. I have linked all your blogs under Classmate Linkage. You should click at will and see what your classmates have to say.
Write and share!
DO NOW:
If you haven't done so already, create your own account and blog on Blogger using the directions on Blackboard. Write your own Welcome Post. Copy and paste the link to your blog into the dropbox on Blackboard. (The URL link should be something.blogspot.com as the URL link to this blog is everyonelovesessays.blogspot.com).
Then come back to this blog. Please click on Comments and write some commentary on what you think you’ll like about this class, and what you will not like about this class. Offer some goals you’d like to achieve.
One thing I am most looking forward to in English 101 is leaning to write better. I have a ton of big projects I've been wanting to start on, but have been discouraged because they all involve writing. I'm hoping to learn new styles of writing and better techniques to make such projects more enjoyable and easier for me. One thing I am not looking forward to in English 101 would the the tight schedule between my wring assignments, and my art projects. I take three art classes, so I am going to have to try to find time to incorporate everything in my schedule.
ReplyDeleteWriting is a very important skill that is applied almost every day. Our future carers would definitely require this skill. I would like to write better essays and paragraph as a result of this class. I hope this class will be very beneficial to all of us!
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DeleteI am looking forward to keeping a blog to keep a record of my experiences and look back to see how much I have changed.
ReplyDeleteRegardless of which career path any of us decide to take, I believe that to become a sophisticated person, higher level English is a necessity.
Out of all the classes in my schedule this semester, English would have to be the class that I have been most excited to attend.
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ReplyDeleteWhat I won't look forward to is writing the papers we will be assigned but my goal is to learn to be a better writer, learn new skills and then eventually look forward to writing papers. What I'm looking forward to in class is writing on this blog we have created. This is like a public diary that I can't wait to look back on.
ReplyDeleteWriting is something that I do on daily basis. I like to write in my journal, and post things on my personal blog. I am looking forward to write better, and understand how to write essays. Although I've written many times before, this class will help my enhance my writing skills.
ReplyDeleteWhat I'm not excited for is having to write the MLA research essay. I'm one to procrastinate, but my goal this semester is have better time management, and not procrastinate.
I look forward to improving my writing skills and technique. I'm also excited to keep a blog to express myself and look back on how my writing improved. I hope this class will prepare me for the future.
ReplyDeleteI'm not looking forward to writing essays, but hopefully I'll get over that with this class.
I must say this class seems very different. Never really had to use blackboard or blogger before but there's a first for everything. Looking forward to improving my reading and writing skills in this class.
ReplyDeleteI don't mind writing but I'm not looking forward to essays. I like to write short responses. I'm hoping to get over the bad habit of not liking essays and I'm sure I will achieve my goal by continuously forcing myself to write.
ReplyDeleteI'm mostly looking forward learning as much as I can from this class. I find writing as a great way to express myself. However, one thing I am not looking forward to are the research papers and essays.
ReplyDeleteI have a tendency to get distracted and lose focus. But, I hope to improve that by the end of this semester.
The goal I would like to achieve in this class is of course to be a better writer. I love to read so reading a lot for this class will not be a problem. I would like to learn as much as I can because I believe this course will help with my future career. One thing I am not looking forward to would be research papers, but ill manage.
ReplyDeleteDuring this semester, i would like to achieve a broader vocabulary selection. i think in achieving this my essays can be more thought provoking. I would also like to achieve the knowledge of a better essay structure. i am looking forward to learning new things in this writing class.
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ReplyDeleteOne thing I'm looking forward to in this class is to learn how to improve my writing skills and enhance my knowledge in writing especially as a freshman.
ReplyDeleteSomething i am looking forward to is learning how to write an MLA research paper correctly. I am also hoping i can learn how to write better papers in general
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to brushing up my writing skills in this class. lately, I've had some trouble writing in a proper format.
ReplyDeleteWhat I 'm looking forward in this course is to learn how to be a good writer as well as also be able to express myself through writing so that my thoughts , ideas and opinions can be communicated in a new way .
ReplyDeletethe most I look forward to is increasing my writing potential and reading new books. I love to read and write, but when it comes to the writing aspect I'm not the greatest.
ReplyDeleteThroughout this course I hope to improve my reading comprehension skills, as well as my overall writing skills. Writing has never been my favorite subject but I know it is important since its a great way to express yourself. I'm looking forward to learning how to express myself in a simpler way.
ReplyDeleteI have generally found English, composition in particular, to be straight forward. I am expecting to type many essays and mini-essays. I am not looking forward to reading books. Its really important for me to have an interesting book and most English professors do not usually pick interesting books.
ReplyDeleteHi Professor Rau. I've taken part in composing music for the last ten years. Ive never seen writing that way!! Very helpful example.
ReplyDeleteI think i will love the blogging part of this class, i am right now trying to start a makeup blog so it will hopefully help me learn the process of it.I don't think i will like all the work that come with the class. my goal is to be able to come out a better writer writer.
ReplyDeleteI like writing, but sometimes I have trouble with actually thinking of what to write. I think the blogging part of this class is going to be really fun and I look forward to it!
ReplyDeleteI like writing and i think i will enjoy this class.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy writing and I am excited to improve throughout this class. I look forward to the writing assignments and lessons
ReplyDeleteI enjoy writing and doing activities, I'm pretty sure I'll enjoy being in this class.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy activities like the one from last class. It helps exercise your mind.
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ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to writting BLOGS and reading my classmates blogs. writting is one of my weakness so I am looking forward to leaning from you professor Rau as well as my classmates.
Jennifer B. Smith
Finally was able to get my browser to allow commenting. While I am not terribly fond of writing I am required to do so within my career on a regular basis. So far this class has proven to be interesting, and the exercises entertaining. I hope to advance and hone my literary skills within this class.
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I think this will be one of my more enjoyable classes this semester. I enjoy writing in general and hope this class improves my writing skil.
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