"D. Baron"

 

 

 

"D. Barron" QDJ 2, 3, and 5 Pg. 708-709

 

2.     I think that he is saying that it is hard for him to think of all the new technologies that will come but I don't think he is meaning it in a bad way. In my opinion, I think he thinks new technology does change the shape and nature of the way we write.

 

 

3.     They are called "priestly" because at first when they have a new technology it is very expensive and he says there is a certain ignorance. The practitioners keep it to themselves at first and then gradually expand to some of the older accepted forms of communication.

 

 

5.     Baron discusses fraud and authenticity so much because he thinks its a very important issue. These days anyone with a computer can put out any type of information into cyberspace he says. Also there are so many people who can just take information and be deceitful. Thats why with new technology come new security to try and help this issue.

Comparing Writing Processes

 

 

 

 

Comparing Writing Processes

 

 

       There are many differences in how I write compared to my partner. First of all he writes better in public places. I write my best when I am by myself, in my room, and with the door shut. He usually waits until its time to write the final draft to be alone. He loves to drink hot coffee or tea while he is writing. I usually don't drink anything but soda to keep me focused and awake. We both do not really eat anything or watch TV while we are writing because they are both huge distractions. Also, we both like to listen to soft calming music. He usually doesn't spend too much time on editing and revising. Once he is done with the paper, he usually will make sure everything makes sense and be done. I definitely do way more editing with my writing. I probably spend more time editing than I actually do writing the paper. We both have a lot of things in common but a lot different . This definitely opens your eyes to what other people do while writing other than yourself.

Murray-2

Response of a Laboratory Rat- or, Being Protocoled

 

 

 

1.    My impression on Murray's writing processes were that he spent so much time editing and revising his writing. I should probably edit and revise way more than I usually do. Sometimes I'm so happy to be done with the paper I tell myself the paper is fine when I really should read it over again and edit. I definitely do that differently.

 

 

3.    I believe at first she would be constantly changing everything she was working on. She explained that writing goes through a process and it can be a cycle. Just because you might have a final draft for something doesn't mean you cant keep going over it and revising it. By doing this she realized how to solve and finish certain studies.

 

 

4.   One problem she had was the certain habits to gather the data. Sometimes she didn't understand what her husband's thought processes were because of his data habits. Overall it has helped him with his writing, teaching, and thinking. This hopefully will encourage other writers.

My Writing Process

"My Writing Process"

Step 1: Read (Prewriting)

• Usually it takes me a long time to pick a topic. If i have to choose one I would rather write about myself or personal experiences. That makes it easier for me to start brainstorming ideas. 

• When a topic is given to me I usually end up asking alot of questions about it and start researching it to help give me better ideas. 

Step 2: Think (Prewriting)

• Once I know my topic and begin researching i usually keep up with all of my resources read them all together. This helps me to actually understand everything and start thinking about different things to write about in my paper.

Step 3: Organize Thoughts (Outlining)

• Basically i look at all my resources and research and organize all the information into groups. This helps me get all of my ideas together.
• Once I put all the information into groups it helps me to figure out how I'm going to organize and set up everything i want to say in my paper.

Step 4: Rough Draft

• I just begin writing whatever come to my mind first. Then later I go and delete or add certain ideas. This helps me to not get stuck while writing and to keep the paper flowing.

Step 5: The Final Draft:

• I make sure everything makes sense and that I have hit every point that I was suppose to hit in my writing. 
• I read my whole paper to myself out loud to make sure everything sound right and stays on topic.
• I read it out loud to someone else to make sure everything sounds right to them.

Step 6: Edit/ Proofread

• I put on spell check to make sure I have everything spelled correctly and i check for any other grammar mistakes.
• Let someone else read it like a parent or adult to make sure everything seems right to them.