Comments for English 111 Lectures and More http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com BGSU English 111 blog and podcast Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:38:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=wordpress-mu-1.2.4 Comment on Essay 4 Lecture 2 — Thinking About A Thesis by Chelsea Geckle http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/06/06/lecture-thinking-about-a-thesis/#comment-34 Chelsea Geckle Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:19:48 +0000 http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/06/06/lecture-thinking-about-a-thesis/#comment-34 The thesis statmement is very important. This example will help me develop a good thesis statement for my own essay. The thesis statmement is very important. This example will help me develop a good thesis statement for my own essay.

]]> Comment on Essay 4 Lecture 1 — Possible Causes by Chelsea Geckle http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/06/06/lecture-possible-causes/#comment-33 Chelsea Geckle Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:18:36 +0000 http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/06/06/lecture-possible-causes/#comment-33 Possible causes seem almost like a ca. They are indeed why the trend became popular even if you do not agree. Seeing the example monopoly may help me choose a better topic. Possible causes seem almost like a ca. They are indeed why the trend became popular even if you do not agree. Seeing the example monopoly may help me choose a better topic.

]]> Comment on Essay 3 Lecture 3 — Possible Counterarguments by Chelsea Geckle http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/06/05/lecture-possible-counterarguments-for-essay-3/#comment-31 Chelsea Geckle Fri, 19 Oct 2007 20:30:20 +0000 http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/06/05/lecture-possible-counterarguments-for-essay-3/#comment-31 This is really helpful. The CA and rebuttal is important in this essay. This is really helpful. The CA and rebuttal is important in this essay.

]]> Comment on Essay 3 Lecture 4 — Tips for Using Sources in Essay 3 by Chelsea Geckle http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/06/05/lecture-tips-for-using-sources-in-essay-3/#comment-32 Chelsea Geckle Fri, 19 Oct 2007 20:29:25 +0000 http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/06/05/lecture-tips-for-using-sources-in-essay-3/#comment-32 I might use a source for my final essay. I might use a source for my final essay.

]]> Comment on Essay 3 Lecture 1 — Alternative Solutions and “A New Kind of Thesis” by Chelsea geckle http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/06/05/lecture-alternative-solutions-and-%e2%80%9ca-new-kind-of-thesis%e2%80%9d/#comment-29 Chelsea geckle Sat, 13 Oct 2007 02:04:05 +0000 http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/06/05/lecture-alternative-solutions-and-%e2%80%9ca-new-kind-of-thesis%e2%80%9d/#comment-29 These new kind of thesis's add a whole new part to the essay. I will most likely use the forecasting thesis. These new kind of thesis’s add a whole new part to the essay. I will most likely use the forecasting thesis.

]]> Comment on Essay 3 Lecture 2 — Audience and “You” in Essay 3 by Chelsea geckle http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/06/05/lecture-audience-and-%e2%80%9cyou%e2%80%9d-in-essay-3/#comment-30 Chelsea geckle Sat, 13 Oct 2007 02:02:03 +0000 http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/06/05/lecture-audience-and-%e2%80%9cyou%e2%80%9d-in-essay-3/#comment-30 Using you is good as long as the audience is known. Using you is good as long as the audience is known.

]]> Comment on Essay 2 Lecture 5 — The Works Cited page by Chelsea Geckle http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/06/05/lecture-the-works-cited-page/#comment-28 Chelsea Geckle Fri, 28 Sep 2007 20:14:04 +0000 http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/06/05/lecture-the-works-cited-page/#comment-28 This is the part of the paper that i find confusing. This is the part of the paper that i find confusing.

]]> Comment on Essay 2 Lecture 4 — Parenthetical Citations by Chelsea Geckle http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/06/05/lecture-parenthetical-citations/#comment-27 Chelsea Geckle Fri, 28 Sep 2007 20:10:25 +0000 http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/06/05/lecture-parenthetical-citations/#comment-27 This will be very useful when i write my final draft. This will be very useful when i write my final draft.

]]> Comment on Essay 2 Lecture 2 — Source Introductions by Chelsea Geckle http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/06/05/lecture-source-introductions/#comment-24 Chelsea Geckle Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:56:30 +0000 http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/06/05/lecture-source-introductions/#comment-24 Putting quations in the write place is vitial in this essay. Putting quations in the write place is vitial in this essay.

]]> Comment on Essay 2 Lecture 3 — Direct Quotations and Punctuation by Chelsea Geckle http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/06/05/lecture-direct-quotations-and-punctuation/#comment-26 Chelsea Geckle Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:54:34 +0000 http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/06/05/lecture-direct-quotations-and-punctuation/#comment-26 Quations and punctions are vital in recieving a passing grad for this essay. Quations and punctions are vital in recieving a passing grad for this essay.

]]> Comment on Essay 2 Lecture 1 — Finding Credible Sources by Chelsea Geckle http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/06/05/lecture-finding-credible-sources/#comment-23 Chelsea Geckle Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:53:02 +0000 http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/06/05/lecture-finding-credible-sources/#comment-23 Credible sources should be easy to find. I will be sure to use Simon and schusters hanbook. Credible sources should be easy to find. I will be sure to use Simon and schusters hanbook.

]]> Comment on Lecture — ENG 111 Essay Grades and Revision Policies by Chelsea Geckle http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/06/05/lecture-eng-111-essay-grades-and-revision-policies/#comment-22 Chelsea Geckle Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:49:24 +0000 http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/06/05/lecture-eng-111-essay-grades-and-revision-policies/#comment-22 I think it is great that we get a second chance on two of our essays. I think it is great that we get a second chance on two of our essays.

]]> Comment on Essay 1 — Revision Tips by Chelsea Geckle http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/09/09/essay-1-revision-tips/#comment-2 Chelsea Geckle Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:05:52 +0000 http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/09/09/essay-1-revision-tips/#comment-2 This information is very useful. I will keep this in mind while editing my rough draft. This information is very useful. I will keep this in mind while editing my rough draft.

]]> Comment on Essay 1 Lecture 3 — Main Point Paragraphs by Belynda Hummel http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/lecture-main-point-paragraphs/#comment-13 Belynda Hummel Fri, 31 Aug 2007 03:43:58 +0000 http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/lecture-main-point-paragraphs/#comment-13 It is easy to get off course and continue at length about your personal experiences in an essay. It's much easier to write in a journal or a letter to a close friend detailing life events than it is to stay on track with the message you are trying to get across to your local congressman! It is easy to get off course and continue at length about your personal experiences in an essay. It’s much easier to write in a journal or a letter to a close friend detailing life events than it is to stay on track with the message you are trying to get across to your local congressman!

]]> Comment on Essay 1 Lecture 5 — Metadiscourse (MetaD) and Transitions by Belynda Hummel http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/lecture-metadiscourse-metad-and-transitions/#comment-20 Belynda Hummel Fri, 31 Aug 2007 03:35:51 +0000 http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/lecture-metadiscourse-metad-and-transitions/#comment-20 Hi! I sometimes struggle as well with transitions from one idea to the next, but this depends on the subject I am writing about. If it is something that I am very knowledgeable in, and/or have very strong feelings about, I feel I am able to project from one thought to the next with ease. However, if the subject is something I am struggling with grasping all of the facts about, or do not have a personal interest in, I feel then that I truly do struggle from point to point, and do not perform as well. Hi! I sometimes struggle as well with transitions from one idea to the next, but this depends on the subject I am writing about. If it is something that I am very knowledgeable in, and/or have very strong feelings about, I feel I am able to project from one thought to the next with ease. However, if the subject is something I am struggling with grasping all of the facts about, or do not have a personal interest in, I feel then that I truly do struggle from point to point, and do not perform as well.

]]> Comment on Essay 1 Lecture 4 — Counterargument (CA) and Rebuttal (R) by Belynda Hummel http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/lecture-counterargument-ca-and-rebuttal-r/#comment-17 Belynda Hummel Fri, 31 Aug 2007 03:29:03 +0000 http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/lecture-counterargument-ca-and-rebuttal-r/#comment-17 Using CAs truly help a writer focus on the points they want to make in dispelling these arguments. I agree with Chelsea in the fact that it does imediately peak the readers attention because you are listing their opposing points of view first. Using CAs truly help a writer focus on the points they want to make in dispelling these arguments. I agree with Chelsea in the fact that it does imediately peak the readers attention because you are listing their opposing points of view first.

]]> Comment on Essay 1 Lecture 2 — Audience Awareness by Belynda Hummel http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/lecture-audience-awareness/#comment-9 Belynda Hummel Fri, 31 Aug 2007 03:16:29 +0000 http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/lecture-audience-awareness/#comment-9 This is always great advice to remember when writing a paper, but sometimes it is the first thing forgotten! Sometimes a writer may find themselves overwhelmed with the volume of material they are using, or even the amount of information that they would like to put forth in their article, at least I know at times I do. It will be very helpful for me to focus on who the audience is so that I am able to stay on track and keep my goals in focus. This is always great advice to remember when writing a paper, but sometimes it is the first thing forgotten! Sometimes a writer may find themselves overwhelmed with the volume of material they are using, or even the amount of information that they would like to put forth in their article, at least I know at times I do. It will be very helpful for me to focus on who the audience is so that I am able to stay on track and keep my goals in focus.

]]> Comment on Essay 1 Lecture 2 — Audience Awareness by Dana Kennedy http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/lecture-audience-awareness/#comment-8 Dana Kennedy Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:30:15 +0000 http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/lecture-audience-awareness/#comment-8 This makes a lot of sense to me. I know when arguing a position, you must have a vocabulary that doesn't intimidate the audience but shows versatility as a arguer. When I'm writing, I love to show my audience things they would have never thought of. I like bringing up points that were never considered. This makes a lot of sense to me. I know when arguing a position, you must have a vocabulary that doesn’t intimidate the audience but shows versatility as a arguer. When I’m writing, I love to show my audience things they would have never thought of. I like bringing up points that were never considered.

]]> Comment on Essay 1 Lecture 3 — Main Point Paragraphs by Chelsea Geckle http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/lecture-main-point-paragraphs/#comment-12 Chelsea Geckle Sun, 26 Aug 2007 23:38:35 +0000 http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/lecture-main-point-paragraphs/#comment-12 I think it is a good idea to use personal experiences but not use them to much to take away from the main arguement. I think it is a good idea to use personal experiences but not use them to much to take away from the main arguement.

]]> Comment on Essay 1 Lecture 5 — Metadiscourse (MetaD) and Transitions by Chelsea Geckle http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/lecture-metadiscourse-metad-and-transitions/#comment-19 Chelsea Geckle Sun, 26 Aug 2007 23:35:43 +0000 http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/lecture-metadiscourse-metad-and-transitions/#comment-19 MetaD and transitions come easy to me. I can usually connect different ideas. I can connect the main idea to the thesis statement. MetaD and transitions come easy to me. I can usually connect different ideas. I can connect the main idea to the thesis statement.

]]> Comment on Essay 1 Lecture 4 — Counterargument (CA) and Rebuttal (R) by Chelsea Geckle http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/lecture-counterargument-ca-and-rebuttal-r/#comment-16 Chelsea Geckle Sun, 26 Aug 2007 22:30:40 +0000 http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/lecture-counterargument-ca-and-rebuttal-r/#comment-16 The CA is a critical way to fully explain the entire point of the arguement. It is a great way to get everyone invloved. The CA is a critical way to fully explain the entire point of the arguement. It is a great way to get everyone invloved.

]]> Comment on Essay 1 Lecture 4 — Counterargument (CA) and Rebuttal (R) by Chelsea Geckle http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/lecture-counterargument-ca-and-rebuttal-r/#comment-15 Chelsea Geckle Sun, 26 Aug 2007 22:29:17 +0000 http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/lecture-counterargument-ca-and-rebuttal-r/#comment-15 I do not know if you got my other comment so i did it again to be sure. I think that the CA is critical. It helps the reader to fully understand the entire point of veiw for the topic. It's a great way to get everyone involved. I do not know if you got my other comment so i did it again to be sure. I think that the CA is critical. It helps the reader to fully understand the entire point of veiw for the topic. It’s a great way to get everyone involved.

]]> Comment on Essay 1 Lecture 2 — Audience Awareness by Chelsea Geckle http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/lecture-audience-awareness/#comment-7 Chelsea Geckle Sat, 25 Aug 2007 22:51:44 +0000 http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/lecture-audience-awareness/#comment-7 Being aware of who's your audience is a good thing to consider. Sounding educated and not saying vague pharses is a good thing to consider. Trying to convince others to agree with your oppion is a great way to write a good paper. Being aware of who’s your audience is a good thing to consider. Sounding educated and not saying vague pharses is a good thing to consider. Trying to convince others to agree with your oppion is a great way to write a good paper.

]]> Comment on Essay 1 Lecture 1 — Argumentative Thesis Statements by Heather Connors http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/18/#comment-5 Heather Connors Sat, 25 Aug 2007 03:28:33 +0000 http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/18/#comment-5 I agree with both Ashley and Chelsea. I do prefer the forecasting thesis because it gives the general reasons for the position that is taken and prepares the audience for what will be in the paper. I agree with both Ashley and Chelsea. I do prefer the forecasting thesis because it gives the general reasons for the position that is taken and prepares the audience for what will be in the paper.

]]> Comment on Lecture — ENG 111 Essay Grades and Revision Policies by Ashley Hollands http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/06/05/lecture-eng-111-essay-grades-and-revision-policies/#comment-21 Ashley Hollands Sat, 25 Aug 2007 00:54:08 +0000 http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/06/05/lecture-eng-111-essay-grades-and-revision-policies/#comment-21 I like that I have another try on perfecting my paper. I like that I have another try on perfecting my paper.

]]> Comment on Essay 1 Lecture 5 — Metadiscourse (MetaD) and Transitions by Ashley Hollands http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/lecture-metadiscourse-metad-and-transitions/#comment-18 Ashley Hollands Sat, 25 Aug 2007 00:49:08 +0000 http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/lecture-metadiscourse-metad-and-transitions/#comment-18 This is the part of the paper that I need help on. I have a hard time with transitions This is the part of the paper that I need help on. I have a hard time with transitions

]]> Comment on Essay 1 Lecture 1 — Argumentative Thesis Statements by Chelsea Geckle http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/18/#comment-4 Chelsea Geckle Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:15:20 +0000 http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/18/#comment-4 A thesis statment prepares me for what will be in my paper. It allows me to fully think about what i will be writing and how the detials will fit in to my paper. A thesis statment prepares me for what will be in my paper. It allows me to fully think about what i will be writing and how the detials will fit in to my paper.

]]> Comment on Essay 1 Lecture 3 — Main Point Paragraphs by AMR http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/lecture-main-point-paragraphs/#comment-11 AMR Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:15:32 +0000 http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/lecture-main-point-paragraphs/#comment-11 Ashley, Thanks for all your insightful comments! I suggest limiting personal experience so that the personal experience doesn't become the focus of your essay. Sometimes when a writer brings in a personal experience to use as an example, he or she will switch the focus from the argument to the personal experience. I just want all of you to be aware that I'm interested in an argumentative essay, not a personal narrative. Does that make more sense? Ashley,

Thanks for all your insightful comments!

I suggest limiting personal experience so that the personal experience doesn’t become the focus of your essay. Sometimes when a writer brings in a personal experience to use as an example, he or she will switch the focus from the argument to the personal experience. I just want all of you to be aware that I’m interested in an argumentative essay, not a personal narrative.

Does that make more sense?

]]> Comment on Essay 1 Lecture 4 — Counterargument (CA) and Rebuttal (R) by Ashley Hollands http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/lecture-counterargument-ca-and-rebuttal-r/#comment-14 Ashley Hollands Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:53:02 +0000 http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/lecture-counterargument-ca-and-rebuttal-r/#comment-14 The CA is my favorite part of the essay. I think it helps target the opposing side. It helps them get into your argument too. The CA is my favorite part of the essay. I think it helps target the opposing side. It helps them get into your argument too.

]]> Comment on Essay 1 Lecture 3 — Main Point Paragraphs by Ashley Hollands http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/lecture-main-point-paragraphs/#comment-10 Ashley Hollands Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:45:46 +0000 http://eng111.mybgsuonline.com/2007/05/30/lecture-main-point-paragraphs/#comment-10 Why do you have to imit personal experence in a paper? I though that would give a person more credability if they have "walked in those shoes"? Why do you have to imit personal experence in a paper? I though that would give a person more credability if they have “walked in those shoes”?

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