I feel as though I have really grown as a writer because of this class. Before taking W131, I always had a hard time trying to put my thoughts down on paper in a way that made sense. No matter how many times I would rewrite my past papers I never seemed to be able to convey my thoughts and beliefs accurately. This course really has taught me the importance of prewriting and revising. Before, I would simple sit down and stare at a blank computer screen and just kind of start typing and what I ended…

I am uncomfortable—uncomfortable with verbal expression, uncomfortable with the sentimental steam fuming from my soul, uncomfortable with the pressing worldwide and societal issues that pervade my mind, and uncomfortable with the stares of the disillusioned as I speak my perspective. I write when I am uncomfortable, in order to release frustration sculpted by the many stressors that seem to have me in their grasps. Prior to my development of routine introspection and, consequently, maturation, I…

I feel Rosenberg has done an extremely thorough job in presenting his case and disproving his constructed opposition, but as with any writing: it is not perfect, problems are not unilateral, and analysis will always contain some of the author 's biases. The social change someone sees is dependent on how and what they consider social progress. I think this book and the type of critical thinking it both employes and inspires is necessary to the study of law and society, but it is certainly not the…

and management and might also set a precedence that a coworker would not have to work with whomever they want to. For these reasons I feel it is important for mediating the discussion to come up with a proposed solution in which precedence is not set creating additional conflict thus a counterproductive work environment for reasons of gossiping and backstabbing. I feel mediation is a more effective approach to the discussion for reasons of the end result of the conversation is going to affect the workplace…

As I was walking down the street, on my way to work, I was stopped by a young journalist, no older than 25 years old. He appeared to have been working for several days without rest. He had bags under his eyes, stains on his shirt that appeared to be at least two days old, and an unmistakable passion of someone who is trying to move up in the world. He asked me “what did you have to do to create a life for yourself here, and was it worth it?” He asked me one simple question, and that made me recall…

Stress is the feeling of dread and anticipation that people feel when they are overly busy and find that they do not have enough time to do the activities that they want, and or need, to do. Some people say that they never get stressed out, but that is entirely untrue. Everyone becomes stressed at some point in his or her life for various reasons, they may just react differently to the stress than those around them. Many people, activities, and ideas in the world can cause stress. School and work…

very stressful job. As if coming up with ideas isn’t enough, you must also find a creative way to turn these ideas into sentences. In most cases, the inspiration just isn’t there and you begin to question your choice of career. Don’t be too hard on yourself; plenty of writers have experienced similar thoughts. It’s all a part of the growth process. Many writers have run into brick walls but have found some creative ways to get over them, under them, or tear them down completely. Having such a creative…

Which question did you feel was most beneficial? Why? The question that I felt was more beneficial was the question that asked do I see any of my parent’s traits in myself. I found this question to be the most beneficial because I got to explain myself a lot and it helped me to understand why I do the things I do and where I pick up so many good habits from. My parents are always telling me how proud they are of me for my accomplishments and I feel as if they should applaud themselves because it…

I Feel Therefore I Am Have you ever met that one person that is never in a good mood? Always sleeping, never eating or just walks around like a zombie? Depression can alter multiple different aspects of your social, behavioral and professional life. If depression was to go untreated it could lead to serious life altering changes which in turn could drive you deeper in to the depressed state. It has been proven that while depressed people are affected with poor concentration and indecisiveness.…

Why Dating In Your 30’s Is Actually Pretty Awesome Some guys seem to be stuck in the mentality that you need to find the perfect woman, settle down, get married, or have kids all in your 20 's. Maybe that was the thing to do fifty years ago, but now it is perfectly acceptable to be single and enjoy your single life for as long as you want. We have a higher life expectancy. We have more medical treatment and awareness to help us have healthy kids at a later age. And (most of us) don 't have a ton…