Journal Blog #4: What is your Category?

Now, you need to take this course where you want it to go. The only rule we have is our theme, Health and Nutrition. This includes a whole variety of ideas related to Economics, to Health, to Lifestyle, and Culture. It can also include ideas like mental health, happiness, motivation, and inspiration. I'm open to where you want to go. In this journal blog, let me know what you're thinking about.

I'm asking you here to tell me your Category. You don't need to know your exact topic yet, but let's start the process together. If you know more than your Category... let me know that too, and I'll help you to develop it further.

Remember to include your ID# in your post. Aj. M

Journal Blog #3: Try your best Introduction

We discussed in class different ways to start an essay. Starting is always the hardest part. You want to get words on that blank screen or page, but you also want to choose the right words that are going to give your reader a reason to read.

More than that, you have to inform you reader. You have to slowly, gently, and creatively pull the reader into the world of your essay. You may need to provide the statisitics or research. You may need to give the reader and example or two. You may have to tell the reader a story.

We practiced in class with two example topics: "men's body image" and "Thai street food." In this journal blog, post your best try at an Introduction. The best examples will be reviewed in class.

Remember to include your ID# in your post. Aj. M