Blog Reflection Quarter 4

Over this past year, I think I have evolved as a blogger. Fourth quarter, I have blogged about topics that relate to our class discussions and about my junior theme experience. Blogging has become not an assignment (as it started off as first quarter), but a way for me to think critically and reflect on our society and discussions we have in class, and stay updated on current events. I definitely feel more comfortable blogging now as opposed to first quarter.
My favorite blog post this quarter is "Facebook...for first graders" (5/21). Although I did not have as many blogs fourth quarter as previous quarters, I really liked this blog both because it pertains to the discussions we've had in class on the media and technological changes in our society, and because I actually felt very strongly about the topic. I think the idea of social networking for young children is very relevant and a little scary.
Overall, I have really enjoyed learning how to blog and become comfortable blogging :)

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Junior Theme update 2

As I am trying to edit and revise my paper, I am realizing how hard it is to cut things. In the beginning, I found it extremely hard to condense all of my information and pick the best quotes and support to prove my point. Now, going back, I am trying to make my paper to the point and sharp. I cut out one paragraph that strayed too far from my thesis and the goal of my paper, but I am still worried that within the nine pages-ish that the reader will get lost, so I am trying to make my thesis map as clear as possible and keep everything on track.
It was also difficult to choose the best order for my paragraphs to go in. I wanted it to be logical and flow well so I played around with switching some paragraphs. I also realized how many sources I have, and still others that I didn't get a chance to use in my paper, but still helped guide me throughout the research process.

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