It is finally over. The semester has come to a close. Another chapter in life has ended and now it is time to say goodbye to my beloved columnists David Brooks and Max Boot. Or is it? For me, it is not goodbye, but rather, I will look forward to working with you in the future. After spending long nights snuggled up with these both of these gentleman’s’ articles, I really feel as if I know them and I do not wish to say goodbye anytime soon. Realistically speaking, no matter how much I want to, there is no way I will be able to read all of their books and read every column they produce every week because I am barely getting my few precious hours of sleep now. I do look forward to reading more of their work, though, even if I might not do it as frequently now. I have always loved knowing what is going on in the world, and I trust these guys to give me both the straight facts and their views on it. The fact that I had to fit reading, annotating, and writing a precis into my already jammed packed schedule each week seemed daunting at first. After a bit of fussing, you get used to it and …show more content…
Boot shares a few similarities with Brooks, the most prominent one being a Republican and a conservative. The differences between their writing styles are evident. One of them focuses facts and the past, and the other adds in satire. What Boot lacks in satire, he makes up for in his extensive knowledge of military history, foreign relations, and American values in foreign policy. He is able to make you feel things, not by using humor, but by relating current world events to past disasters and wars, or by showcasing the softer side of humanity that everyone is capable of and yet fail to show on occasion. Boot also talks more about events happening in other parts of the world than Brooks. It was pleasing to have an article about home and an article about the rest of the world. I looked forward to reading them both each
The challenge in first semester was not the actual work,the challenging part for me was having to get it all done and have it turned in on its due date.For example not having “To Kill A Mockingbird” notes and the reading that came with it.I know i am capable of passing this class i just don’t put the effort into all of my work but this semester I am going to stop slacking off and and actually get my work done and have it all due on its due date.
In English 111 I have struggled with many assignments over the course of the semester, picking myself up over time from countless mistakes on papers, to procrastinating on basic class work assignments. Before Fall semester, I had no idea what college would be like, or how hard it could be. Things were not the same as high school; it was different to a point where college seemed a lot harder than it was supposed to be. In English 111, I got the chance to meet new students and different professors that have helped guide me to success throughout the semester.
That was difficult for me because i sometimes would not know what to write about. Also when reading, i would mostly focus on getting the work out of the way instead of paying attention to the book. My biggest problem was that i would find events, but I would not meet the word count. Over all I feel like that was what hurt my grade the most.
Reuben Borne and Tom Walker are similar story characters because they both share the same narcissistic views and beliefs. Increasing wealth and prosperity drove Reuben to pride, which eventually led to his downfall. Tom, assaulting the weaknesses of others and craving money, enslaved himself by his own choice. Both Reuben and Tom threw away every good moral and, in doing so, chose death and scorn. Unfortunately, these young men, blessed with tremendous wealth, used every ounce of it on themselves. They failed to believe that earthly things are not eternal and, in the end, found themselves left more humiliated than the ones they tread upon and crushed. Thus, these men, proud and once laughing in death’s face, heard the cunning whisper of the
I knew that, without constant practice, the lessons would be hard to fully understand. Thankfully, each class, a new “mission” was assigned. By completing these missions, I was able to put to use the material I had obtained. It was a way for me, as a writer-in-training, to see my own progress. I did not favor any mission in specific because each one of them was unique; some of them were tougher than others. At the end of the day, all of them allowed me to think miles outside of the box and leagues away from my comfort zone. Without these “missions”, I don’t think I would have been able to become the writer I am
Consequently, while going over the scenarios, I felt a bit overwhelming until I went through the week eight course materials. I also
He understood the way things will develop on 2008 and he seemed to be wreath when he rot the article on 2011. On the 2008 article he takes more about the way the U.S became what it is today, how did it happened and why, and explain that it has to opsins, to understand that the change is happening, no meta what it will try to do in order to stop it, then it will find itself in a very big problem. Or it can try to work with the rest of the world and be an important part of the change. Then he claims, it will continue to be a strong, powerful country, even if not the only power.
First, my sense of apprehension evaporated in a short time. I found that I still had an anxious, and I might say, bent up, appetite for acquiring knowledge and grappling with difficult concepts. There was a period adjustment period in terms of reading for long hours. But this ameliorated by the fact that I actually enjoyed it. In addition, I began to appreciate the structured approach to reading and studying that attending a graduate course demands. Initially, I didn’t think I would. I had always done a lot of reading but in a desultory and random sort of fashion. Being exposed to a well thought-out syllabus motivated me to think in terms of the sweep of the humanities rather than just individual authors and time periods. That is to say, I learned I like the survey approach rather than concentrated on single person or era.
As I move forward it gets easier, with the help of our Instructor’s notes, and refreshing what is in the Read and Attend. I think I might be able to produce some good
A whole new world uncovered before me. Harsh social commentary. World conflicts that weren’t distorted. Stimulating reviews of best-selling books, contentious exposés of political figures, teasing tidbits on pop culture, full-page filled of Technicolor photographs. And the prose was exquisite, sharp, mesmerizing. It radiated sophistication and intelligence. As I browse the credentials
Although this is only my second module, it has already yielded a plethora of knowledge that has enhanced my skill set. As a result, I have a better understanding of essay structure, how to better utilize resources, and how to implement time management strategies. By having these tools in my arsenal, I am confident moving forward in my future classes.
This was not a pleasant surprise because almost all my assignments were messing for my AP literature class. Senioritis had definitely gotten to me. I had no motive to do the work because they appeared long and frustrating. Along with being under the impression that I would receive full credit despite them being tremendously late. Wondering how I would finish almost eight assignments gave me anxiety but I knew could finish if I took the time out to do it.
My journey as a writer an student hasn't been an easy one. I've grown, progressed and expanded far beyond from what I thought I was going to when I started this class. When I was first introduced to all the different styles of writing and grammar I was a bit overwhelmed because I must read, follow-direction and prepare assignments so that I, will learn these different writing styles, format and techniques during summer break. I was a bit scared but I told myself I must work hard to complete quality assignments timely. I had to encourage myself to do my very best in order for me to be able to attend college in the fall.
At first I felt like I wasn’t going to be able to put as much time as I wanted in my outside of class work. But over the course, I learned that I had to make it a priority and didn’t have any other choice. I had to make it work with my job schedule and use my time very wisely, which at first wasn’t easy because I wasn’t really good at that.
Thomas Friedman, born in 1953 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is currently an Op-Ed columnist for the New York Times. He has been the paper’s foreign affairs Op-Ed since 1995, after he had joined the paper in 1981, became the Beirut bureau chief in 1982, Jerusalem Bureau chief in 1984, in Washington as the diplomatic correspondent in 1989, and later the White House correspondent (The New York Times). He is a leading columnist in foreign affairs, specifically dealing with the Middle East and Asia (Encyclopædia Britannica). In Friedman’s columns, he uses a wide variety of rhetorical strategies to persuade the reader and convey his message. In his columns, he uses strong and straightforward diction to show his position, compare and contrast, and appeal to emotion.