Gregory's English Blogging Destination

     Over this past year, I have written for many different rhetorical situations: research, narrative, literary analysis, etc. Overall these projects, I think I have finally come to some conclusions about my writing as a whole. One, I feel more comfortable in dealing with analytical writing. This is seen throughout my work. I also had more fun when doing these analytical pieces rather than the creative ones. I also feel that I am able to better organize myself in the analytic genre. I also think that my mind works better at compiling and an analyzing data rather than coming up with new ideas and expressing myself.      Another part of the writer within me struggles with attention to detail. I can vividly imagine a scene within my head, but I struggle to craft that scene on paper. I feel that this comes from my lazy nature. I always try to make my works as concise as possible, and this is becoming a problem for me. Sometimes, my work doesn't need to be concise, especially with att

     Over this past year, I have attempted and succeeded in many different styles of writing. One of those I feel especially confident in is my research paper. I enjoyed the entire process for the research paper: from choosing a topic to the final product. I also liked it because the entire process seemed to flow well. It didn't seem like I was switching between project steps, but rather it seemed like it was just the next link in a chain. The research paper also allowed for a level of intimacy and customizability for the topic itself. I was able to choose something that interested me. I think this was my strongest piece overall this year.      Not all of my pieces have been a stunning success in my mind. I think one piece I "missed" was the personal narrative. During my personal narrative, I found increasing difficulty in trying to establish the scene of my memory. I told the story more as a narration rather than an observation. I think the reason I found this narrative

What are the most meaningful relationships in your life?: Saad What are your favorite video games?: Matthew

     To answer this plainly, No, I am not distracted to technology. I honestly work better on a computer or iPad than on paper. I find it easier and more efficient to work with others using technology. Technology allows us to be miles apart and be working on the same virtual piece of paper. This can be seen as a huge benefit to collaboration and cooperation. I would even say that technology allows me to stay more focused on what I am working on. I am able to listen to helpful music and look up helpful tips while getting the work done in a timely manner, albeit it does have its drawbacks.      I think that technological distraction results from irresponsibility. I believe the term technology is too broad for this prompt. I believe that the entirety of technology can't be distracting, but I do believe in certain situations it can be distracting. For example, while trying to do homework, some people might feel the need to check their phone every ten seconds because they just posted s

     So far, I find Purple Hibiscus to be an interesting novel to read. The novel dives into a complex family that is dominated by an abusive father, Eugene. At thsi point in the novel, Eugene has had several instance of abusing his children throughout the book. For example, he scalded his children for several instances of "sinning" over a vacation. I should also mention that most of these abuse cases come for situations involving religion. This abuse leads to a complex situation between Eugene and the rest of  the family. I think it is important to note the reaction of Eugene to him abusing these children.      Eugene does not appear to take pleasure in abusing his family. When he abuses Kambili in one instance, he is crying as he pours the boiling water over her feet. This appears to show that Eugene does not to hurt his children, but something else is motivating him. In Eugene's case, it appears to be is christian life. Eugene sees himself as fulfilling God's will

Saad: Shootings Matthew: America's Gun Problem, Explained (Not Really, and I Actually Explain Why)

     One recent development that has become a increasingly popular topic in the US is the amount of lethal police shootings that has occurred. The article titled Police shootings are also part of America’s gun problem explores this topic in length. Lopez's, the author, main point is that the US has an disproportionate amount of lethal police shootings to its population. He then goes on to suggest that the root of this is the amount of civilian owned guns the US has. Officers are more likely to feel threatened in the event of a suspect pulling something out of his pocket that may be a gun. Overall, I think Lopez does suggest some reasonable points; however, I do not think that this is the entire story.      In the event of you are stopped, arrested, or detained by a law enforcement officer, one should generally follow their instructions. Most of these instruction are to ensure safety for the officer and for yourself. To my knowledge, most lethal shootings occur if these instructio