Title: Writing about Texts, Author, Diana Hacker and main point, reading for better understanding.
1. Reading the text
a. Read text as many times as needed to understand.
b. Take notes of main ideas and points.
c. Look up words not understood.
2. Understand and summarize a picture
a. What is the meaning of the picture?
b. What is the anticipated outcome that is intended?
c. What interests you?
3. Separate the text or picture into parts
a. Write down questions.
b. How do the main points give to the whole text or picture?
4. Write out a simple outline
a. Put thoughts and main points into your own words.
b. List main ideas and main points.
I plan to use information from chapter 46 in the following ways:
1. Reading information more than one time.
2. Take notes as I am reading.
3. Look up words I do not understand.
4. Think of questions I might have.
5. Summarize and outline text or picture.
I can’t believe how much more information my brain grasped by reading the text a few times, taking notes and summarizing. I can’t remember if this was the way I was taught in school many years ago, but it sure works well.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Sunday, August 22, 2010
week 2 freewriting
What is a freewrite? It is being able to write whatever comes into my head. This is a way for my brain to get in gear, clear out the clutter. It is putting words on paper, not worrying about style, punctuation correct spelling or grammar. This is a welcomed exercise because my writing has always had to be so structured.
How is it meant to facilitate stronger writing? I hope this type of writing will help me think of writing ideas easier. I am hoping it can help me stay focused, pay more attention to writing and not stress about it. Also, I want to try and not edit at the same time I am writing so my brain is not so blocked.
What did you find surprising or illuminating about the reading? The freewriting article was very intriguing to me. I have never heard of this term. I am very anxious to see if it works for me. I have always been very hard on myself with my writing skills. I found that when I did my first freewriting is was hard. I did not think that continuous writing for 10 minutes would be difficult, it was. Sometimes my brain would freeze, not think of a thing. I will be very interested in my next freewriting exercise. It was very difficult not to fix misspelled words. It did not feel right.
How is it meant to facilitate stronger writing? I hope this type of writing will help me think of writing ideas easier. I am hoping it can help me stay focused, pay more attention to writing and not stress about it. Also, I want to try and not edit at the same time I am writing so my brain is not so blocked.
What did you find surprising or illuminating about the reading? The freewriting article was very intriguing to me. I have never heard of this term. I am very anxious to see if it works for me. I have always been very hard on myself with my writing skills. I found that when I did my first freewriting is was hard. I did not think that continuous writing for 10 minutes would be difficult, it was. Sometimes my brain would freeze, not think of a thing. I will be very interested in my next freewriting exercise. It was very difficult not to fix misspelled words. It did not feel right.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Week 1 Introductions
My name is Barb Hough-Sisson. I took a break from school for 35 years and started back last year. I have been the office manager in a very busy OB/GYN office for 33 years and work full-time. I can truly say I love my job. I don't have any formal schooling for my position, just experience. It has become very important to me to have a degree. I am pursuing my AA degree in business. I might be a graduate at 99 years old, but that will be okay, I accomplished it. I live in beautiful redwood country, Fortuna, up in Humboldt County.
I would like to learn better writing skills, understand what critical thinking is and able to analyze writings. I definitely like to get my work done early. I have a very busy job, lots of responsibilities and never know what might happen and need my assistance and time.
I have two boys, Jimmy-27, Brian-19 and two beautiful grandaughters, Piper- 2 1/2 and Harper-6 months. I love to spend time with my family, travel, walk, sew, cook and read.
I would like to learn better writing skills, understand what critical thinking is and able to analyze writings. I definitely like to get my work done early. I have a very busy job, lots of responsibilities and never know what might happen and need my assistance and time.
I have two boys, Jimmy-27, Brian-19 and two beautiful grandaughters, Piper- 2 1/2 and Harper-6 months. I love to spend time with my family, travel, walk, sew, cook and read.
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