This week was pretty important for class! We spent a whole class on the concept of “moves” which probably means it’s going to be a huge factor in PB2A and WP2. I’m still struggling with the idea a bit, but the breakdown of the wrestling move and Michael Jordan’s layup were helpful. I guess my struggle is connecting it to writing, but now that I think of it, analyzing the reading for Wednesday’s class was really clarifying. Identifying moves are going to take some time and practice until I’m any good at it, but I will work on it because Zack (and the reading) have convinced me that my life as a reader and writer will be better for it.
I also really appreciated the mini lesson italics! I’ve always struggled with when and where to use them in my writing. Thanks to Zack for giving us these really useful writing tips! Monday’s topic of operational definitions was cool because I’m learning about the same thing in my psychology classes. Trying to define and measure something that isn’t concrete (like fear, happiness, and love) is a real challenge of experimental psychology, which I hope to go grad school for! The IMRAD thing was helpful too since I’m beginning to read and analyze research papers outside of this class for my other classes.
I’m struggling a little bit with ideas for a WP2, I’m nervous about picking a topic and not being able to write enough about it. I just need to get working on it I guess! I won’t be in class next week, except for when I videochat in on Monday, so I’ll see everyone in week 7! Wish my lacrosse team luck in nationals next week in North Carolina!!
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