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As a person I am personable, happy, funny(in hopefully more than looks) and last, but not least a total nerd. As a writer I like to think I am logical, analytical, and able to seperate myself from my work. I think I come across as maybe a bit disjointed in my arguments, and too involved.Continue reading “Who am I??!! In class 9.3.19”

How to Cut College Dropout Rates by: David L. Kirp https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/28/opinion/how-to-cut-college-dropout-rates.html A Fact: Here’s a hair-on-fire statistic: In 2017, just a third of undergraduates at the nation’s public universities graduated in four years — the amount of time a bachelor’s degree is supposed to take — and even with two additional years, only 58 percent earned aContinue reading “Facts or Opinion?! classwork 8.29”

This article talks about the advantages of programs designed to help students graduate college. It implements a system of tutors, textbook vouchers, and even free bus rides to the school. The program also emphasizes one on one time with advisers for the students, and according to their data, has dramatically increased the graduation rate. WhileContinue reading “Opinion piece review HW 8/29/19”

According to the four types of  personalities and the type of motivation needed, I am more of a rebel than any of the other types. I find being able to complete tasks my own way, and having independence as both a necessity and a preference. If i have to do something 100% by the bookContinue reading “Motivation and Me. Class work 8/28”

In the article “Andrew Luck retires: Colts Quarterback stuns the NFL with shocking retirement decision at age 29” by Jared Dubin, Jared talks about the early and unexpected retirement of Andrew Luck. An incredibly talented Quarterback, and former number one draft pick by the Indianapolis Colts back in 2012. Jared goes on to talk aboutContinue reading “Article Summary “Andrew Luck retires””

This is a post dedicated to a response of Alex Reid and his work ” Why Blog? Searching for Writing on the Web. He argues about the pros of blogging and their application in not only a writing class environment but for students at the college level in general. He says that blogging helps inContinue reading “Homework 8/22/19”

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.