How Science Made Me A Writer By Andy Weir

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The essay “Writing is Easy”, by Steve Martin, is a hysterical essay that is comical in a way that I don’t think the author intended. I think the essay is funny mainly because there is a part that is ironic for me that I can relate to. Although there is other parts in the essay that could be humorous as well, I couldn’t get over one certain section of it. The funniest segment of the story is, “Go to an already published novel and find a sentence that you absolutely adore. Copy it down in your manuscript. Usually, that sentence will lead you to another sentence, and pretty soon your own ideas will start to flow. If they don't, copy down the next sentence in the novel. You can safely use up to three sentences of someone else's work - unless you're

Over the course of this semester I learned a lot about myself as a writer. This English 101 class has really allowed me to expand my essay structure and ways of thinking. This was my first college writing course and it has given me much more freedom when writing because in high school I felt limited and like what we were writing was not very important. In high school I would write essays to just to fulfill the required word or page count and to a degree I still feel like this but maybe that is why I am an engineering major but in this course I actually was able to express my ideas and for the first time really test the limits of my writing capabilities. I really enjoyed being able to incorporate my voice more in my essays and I believe

John Edgar Wideman begins his piece, Our Time, with a description of the world he grew up in. He takes the reader through the story of his brother, Robby, using a variety of voices and points of view. In this narration of his brother’s life he brings to light his own dilemma with writing the piece. He uses a variety of voices and points of view to demonstrate the different perspectives of Robby 's story. To contest the ethical dilemma of telling someone else’s story without exploiting it, Wideman addresses the issue head on. By reading Our Time, a writer could learn much from Wideman, and adopt a number of his methods for different writing styles.

Looking at my past as a writer I would have to say that I am mediocre but I am sure my wife would think much less when grading my writing. I am not sure I have grown as a writer over the past few semesters or my understanding of what is expected as grown. Either way writing has become easier for me, mainly when I have an interest in the subject matter. In the past I would have been terrified of a ten page paper and even though I would still find longer papers to be a daunting task I would not be quite as afraid now as then. My writing since starting at Robert Morris has grown from the helpful tips provided by a few teachers. Websites to help with proofreading and help in citing works have been provided by past instructors to help attain the

Throughout The Martian by Andy Weir, leading botanist and mechanical engineer aboard the Ares 3 - Mark Watney -experiences hardships that drive his biggest question: will I survive. Watney struggles to make ends meet as he tries to survive on Mars in a makeshift habitat, and attempts to communicate with his fellow crewmates as well as NASA. As a result of Watney’s circumstances, isolation is a major theme of The Martian, and this theme is showcased throughout his various trials and tribulations.

In the beginning of the book, the narrator's attitude towards people, the Earth and life itself is very straightforward and a closed mindset. In the beginning his character comes off as very swanky and egotistical. He seems to believe that humans are the only intelligent life out there, his opinion of who or what is in the universe is very close minded. Once the first cylinder comes and he is informed of the Martians presence his attitude of life on Earth and life in space changes dramatically. Towards the end of the novel, the narrator becomes more awed of what awaits

“Look alive kid!” “Isn’t this what you’ve always wanted?” Dad was right. I did want this. Big house. Big School. New, nice car. Yeah but something just didn’t feel right.

The astronaut, Mark Watney is an existentialist who refuses to believe in fate, but believe that his destiny is hold by his own. In “The Martian”, Matt Damon perfectly interprets how an astronaut remains calm to solve his problems, for he has to find ways to make it till

We got out of the car and the second I shut the door out came the Lopez family. She said to me “Theres no way in this entire world that I could do to repay you for raising this money to keep my family safe in a home that has secure walls and a door with a lock on it.” “Here i find myself thinking that if anyones life is going to be changed, its mine, and I'm so grateful for this opportunity” I replied. As the day goes on children from all over the community are coming over to the house begging us to play soccer with them, braid there hair, and take pictures with them. My heart was filled with so much joy Putting so much hard work into something and being able to say that not only did your hard work pay off for yourself, but it paid off for

Mark Watney, an astronaut a part “Ares 3” space mission to Mars, experiences a lot of trouble on his journey. After him and his team were hit by a storm, Mark gets split apart from his group. Watney’s team, presuming that Mark is dead, leaves the planet without him. Mark has to adapt to his situation and try to survive by himself on the red planet. Mark’s experiences show many things about his traits and who he is as a person.

Master Born then broke down the science of Mars; (The Martian Arts” as he performed and understood the techniques.) He quoted, “Mars is a terrestrial planet like our own Earth.” “It is 142,000,000 miles away from the sun, with a diameter of 4,213 mls, rotating on its axis in 24 hours, 37 minutes and wise understanding seconds.” “Traveling at 15 miles per second it takes about 687 Earth days to make one complete revolution around the sun.” “The atmosphere of Mars is made of nitrogen and carbon dioxide, which makes the sky appear greenish.” “The atmosphere is thinner with a gravity level of 0.understanding born and an escape velocity of the Gods understanding the knowledge.” “This is why Mars looks red from a distance; the material of black sand and black rock reflects redlight better than it does light of any other color.” “Therefore, when the green mixes with the dark brown it makes red appear.” “Mars has two moons, which brings fear and panic, and in the month of August Mars is visible with the naked eye from the Earth (Apparition). “This is the Wheels-high science, therefore techniques for a high scientist.” “They who know it and are seated in their Mother plane, “The Bio-Chemical reconstruction terms of Mathematics” will be able to master all of nature with fighting winds like a

Author Timothy Ferris has made many key contributions to writing in the sciences and to science in general. These contributions include the studying of our solar system by telescope, helping to produce the Voyager phonograph record, being a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, winning the science-writing medal of the American Institute of Physics, and becoming a Guggenheim fellow. Ferris has produced many scientific findings and awarded writings that have influenced our society.

Oliver Sacks is a neurologist who is also known for being a storyteller ¹. Aside from his career, Sacks is a best-selling author having written twelve books up to date, all bringing together science and art ². One of his earlier pieces is his essay “Uncle Tungsten” which combines passion and the love for science. “Uncle Tungsten” is an essay that shows how passion drives the romance for science, romance being the strong fascination and enthusiasm for science, a “love affair”. Oliver Sacks uses narration to present the idea of romance for science through characters, the concept of a hero, and an ending that provides a lesson learned.

The University of Melbourne stood behind us as the lights flickered my eyes. The class of 1995 was standing together reminiscing of the past and enjoying each other’s presence.