I learned a lot about writing from this class and I found this sheet to be very helpful. One of the most important writing techniques I learned in this class was how to write a good outline; in high school, I just wrote whatever came to mind, which meant my papers were disorganized and a little chaotic. However, in ENG 110 I learned the importance of organizing my thoughts before I start to draft a paper, which I think has…
One of my main goals for this paper is to make sure my claims and transitions tie back into my thesis. To do this, I am going to highlight the claim sentences and main points in every paragraph to make sure I have enough strong support for my thesis. I will also use the trash bin technique to make sure the evidence I use really supports my thesis. I also really need to make sure my MLA format is correct….
Part 1: I plan to incorporate visual, audio and spatial modes of communication into my paper. I will include pictures of things I find beautiful into my text for examples of the visual mode of communication. By giving examples of what I think is beautiful, I can compare/contrast my views to the views of Schiller and today’s society. I’m also thinking about including some song clips I find beautiful to include a second mode of communication (audio). My third mode…
I think Armstrong’s quote “To regard beauty as a luxury adornment or a social signifier was to miss the true potential of the experience” is very meaningful and accurate. If you only view something as beautiful because it’s expensive or because you think it will improve your social status, you’re completely missing the point of beauty. There are countless beautiful things that don’t require lots of money and that don’t affect social status in any way. For example, I could…
