Week 2 Blog Reviews!

Susan: I really liked many of the points you made in your first blog. "Is it really possible to make a connection and impression on an individual you have never seen, but rather chatted with online or via text messaging?" This is such a difficult question to answer and you do a great job not just taking one side but trying to explain how there are pros and cons to both. I also agree with you that first impressions really do last. Your explanation of how even the layout of our blogs make an impression is a great point. In your second blog on goodness your whole third paragraph really struck home with me. I like how you said that people tend to focus on details and form stereotypes. You have great organization in your writing and you stay focused on the points you're trying to make!

Victoria: I agree with so much in your first blog! It is so weird how we can completely change personalities when switching between our peers and our family! I agree that I never pay much attention and yet somehow I just know that saying that four letter curse word in front of my mom is a big NO. Your writing kept me interested and I like the anecdotes from your own life that you connected with the text! In your second blog I was happy to see that even though you are a believer, you don't rule out the idea that nonbelievers can't be good. I like that you bring up the idea that there may be a difference in what believers and non-believers see as good and moral but who determines which group is correct comes down to what your own beliefs are. I'm looking forward to reading more from you!

Whitney: You are quite the writer! Not only do you set up your paragraphs to prove your point but you also give them an easy-to-read fluidity. Your personality is very apparent in your writing and adds a lot to what you are saying. In your blog on self you state that just like in writing, your vocabulary and voice are going to vary based on your audience. What a great way to point out that there may be variations of one's self. I really enjoyed the examples you used in your writing such as the sentence about online dating and letter writing. You tie everything together so well. I really share a lot of views with you in your second blog. I like the idea you brought up about if people are just being good to get into heaven is that really selfless and "good". I am excited to read more of your writing!