For this half of the semester I would like to write journal
entries documenting my reactions or ideas, or just things that strike a chord
with me, from the readings. A lot of times with “academic writing” the focus
falls more on creating a thesis or main point and only using details from the text
that support your thesis. However, I would like to focus on details in the
readings that correspond with the class but that I might not necessarily pick
up on if I had to write an analytical paper. I prefer to write my journal
entries by hand, but I am considering either starting my own blog or (more
likely) posting the journal entries on this blog. Depending on what I pick up
from the readings, I may write smaller entries, more like half a page, more
often, or pick out two separate details from the readings.
I think this is a good idea, and something that might lead in the second half of the course to some sort of synthesis of your thinking. That, I think, would be the best outcome for you. You can certainly write by hand, or any other was you like. I think there are others who might be doing similar things to you, and perhaps you could collaborate electronically. That might be enlightening and motivating.
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