Journal

July 8, 2012-ENTRY 1: ME, A WRITER?

ATTITUDE: I enjoy reading, but I don’t like writing as much. I wanted to complete an Effective Speaking class.

I want to improve the way in which I speak. Taking this course is instilling a sense of fear and panic in me, so much

so that I find myself procrastinating reading the required chapters. However, I feel that if I can complete this course

successfully, maybe I will reach my goal in speaking more effectively. So I will do my best to concur my fears and past

this English course.

INVENTORY: What I’ve learned so far is that I don’t know as much about writing as I thought I did. At this particular moment

I am not that good with it. However, I am determined to overcome. I discovered what type of learner I am, which will help me

understand how to write better. My wish is to improve as a writer because as much as I enjoy reading, I feel I should be an

accomplished writer. In reaching my goal as a HealthCare Manager writing will be required. So learning to write and send emails

correctly is essential for me.

July 12, 2012-ENTRY 2: PREWRITING

BRAINSTORMING:

Positive effects computers have had on my life:

Broader communication

Computers long distance family members and friends to stay in touch.

Trace your family history (geneology)

Organize your finances

Computers allows you to achieve your educational goals (online colleges)

Shop and listen to music

Watch movies

Play video games

Pay bills online

Shop online

Research symptoms of illness

Research medicines that you may be taking

Run offices smoother and more efficiently

Eliminate paper usage

Storing medical records

Being on a computer sometimes causes you to loose track of time

Can cause carpel tunnel syndrome

Can cause back problems

Can cause eye problems

Can be used to invade your privacy

Can be used to steal someone’s identity

Loss of...