November (Extra Blog)

After finally getting the hang of writing for the kid's pages at the Claremont Courier, I was recently dubbed with the title and position of "guest editor". In a nutshell the duties of a guest editor is to take on the responsibilities for a specific section.

The chief editor decided to give me this position because she was impressed by my copy quality and thought that it would be in the newspapers best interests if I took over the kid pages for a while. That of which I am very excited to get started on.

Above: "Round of a Paws" the copy that earned me my position as guest editor.

Blog 10: EQ

1.   Review this.  Confirm by stating "I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ."
I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ.

2.  

a.  What is the most important factor in healthy weight loss?

I feel that this question does not meet the rule of three because it sounds very vague, almost general in such a way that inhibits depth.

 b.  What is most important to securing a conviction in a criminal investigation?

This question does not meet the requirements of the rule of three because it's an incomplete sentence so the author's point isn't clear which then obscures the reader's understanding.

 c.  What is most important in creating a hairstyle that best satisfies a customer?

This question meets the rule of three, it is very clear and specific which allows for depth of research and allows the author room to argue a certain point.

 d.  How can an anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain?

This question meets the rule of three because it is specific, has a sense of depth, is properly formatted, and allows the author to argue some point.

3.  Based on your review of the rule of 3 and your experience with assessing four EQs, please write another draft EQ for your senior project.  The senior team will be meeting with students shortly for EQ revision and approval; you are expected to bring your research notebook to that meeting with your EQ draft written inside in pencil.

Blog 9: Lesson 1 Reflection

1. Positive Statement

What are you most proud of in your Lesson 1 presentation and why?

I am most proud of the content that I presented and the fact I was able to cover the basics of the topic in the amount of time given.

2. Questions to Consider

A) What assessment would you give yourself on your lesson 1 presentation (self-assessment)?

I would give myself a P.

B) Explain why you deserve that evidence from lesson 1 component contract.

 I deserve a P, because I met all the requirements but did not go above and beyond in presentation, although I did create a poster with my discussion layout and include examples from my research such as quotes from books.

3. What worked for you in Lesson 1?

I  think the fact that I was able to effectively convey the basis of my topic and ethics in the allotted amount of time was great.

4. (What didn't work) If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your lesson 1?

I would definitely have presented my topic in a more entertaining way and provide more examples regarding my personal experiences such as my time at the courier and the various pieces of prose I construct in my downtime.