Freewrite

While writing this microtheme, I realized that as a writer, I tend to try to add a lot of detail. I found writing the microtheme to be sort of challenging since I have to compress all of my writing to fit onto just one page. It seems difficult to find what to keep and what to leave out of the paper. However, I was able to realize that if I actually try and put my mind to it, I can do it. I also learned I tend to like doing everything the easy way. I do not like writing new things. I rather write something I have already done before and that I am used to. Writing the microtheme made me step out of my writing comfort zone and explore new ways to write.

Microtheme Draft Reflection

My microtheme is on why people choose to eat fast food. I was able to come with reasons super quickly for the problem. However, what I find challenging is the conclusion. It s difficult trying to end the essay without trying to give out solutions or adding extra information. I am going to look at the other samples and try to see how others ended their essay.

Microtheme Example Revision

Smoking Near Children

     I hate when people smoke near children. A couple of weeks ago, I spotted a woman sitting in the car with her two children and she appeared to be smoking a cigarette. Although the window was cracked open, a cloud of smoke still drifted in the car. If smoking is known to have harmful effects on the smoker themselves, why do people still choose to smoke near kids?

     One reason people smoke near children may be because smoking is an individual right. If someone wants to smoke, it is their right to. It is no one's business to tell them if they should be allowed to smoke near their kids or not. It would be wrong to take away the right to smoke.

     Another reason they may smoke near kids is because of the calming effect a cigarette has on the smoker. Kids can be stressful at times and sometimes, a person just wants to relax. The cigarette might be the only way to keep the parent from striking out at the child in a situation.

     Furthermore, smokers may not realize the danger smoke can cause to those around them. Second hand smoking can be just as dangerous as actually smoking. If parents are smoking near the kids, they can inhale the smoke,as well.

     If we could begin to think truthfully and critically why people smoke, perhaps they will realize that it can have harmful effects on the children, too. Exposing children to cigarette smoke can be dangerous,but it is difficult to take action when the harm is being done by the child's own parent. If this concern could be addressed reasonably, then perhaps the habit of smoking near children could come to an end.

Arts and Ideas Events

How might we (in the First Year Writing Program) shape up a forum for discussing FAKE NEWS with the campus community?

     The game show seems like a good idea for an event discussing fake news. Also, things like jeopardy would work for this. I feel games would be best for the event. It is a way for students to participate and try to tell apart the fake news from actual news that has been said. I feel that games like these will be more effective than lectures.