Thlog Week 2

This week in Writing 2 was interesting. I really liked the process and writing tips Zack talked to us about. I think the process ones will be especially useful with WP1 coming up. It was also helpful going through my annotations and trying to understand how I can most efficiently take notes while reading. Hearing how other classmates annotate gave me some good tips and things to consider in the future. One concept we learned about that really stood out to me was utilizing dashes and hyphens when writing. I have never been one to use dashes, mainly sticking to commas. I never thought they were formal enough for academic papers, but now I understand that they definitely have their place. 

I really enjoyed the argument exercise about favorite restaurants in IV. I think it was a simple way of showing that there are multiple ways to argue a point of view. There isn't necessarily a right or wrong way, but some methods are more effective than others. One thing that I think is really important when using persuasion is having facts or evidence to back up your point. It builds credibility and shows that the writer didn't simply make up what they are arguing. 

I’m really excited to get started on WP1. It’s crazy to think that the 2nd week of the quarter just ended and WP1 is already coming up! This class is moving pretty quickly, but that’s what keeps it interesting. As someone who wants to work in the business industry, I understand how important it is to know how to write, and how to do it well. I’m looking forward to learning more about writing and improving the skills I already have!