The power point about the Purdue OWL on Friday opened my eyes to so many things. I learned about different anatomies of arguments such as counterclaims, rebuttals, warrants, and claims. I never knew that there were different elements of arguments. A counterclaim is when you set up a claim in opposition to a previous claim. Rebuttal is evidence that negates or disagrees with the counterclaim. A warrant is why or how the information you find supports your claim. A claim is your thesis or your opening statement. While I was exploring the power point on my own time, I realized that this rubric in use of the Purdue OWL could really take our writing to the next level if you use the right tools. Purdue OWL is a lifesaver for every college student in America.
For some reason, I cannot get acquainted with any of these rubrics except for the Lunsford 11. The Gallaudet critical thinking rubric is confusing for me and makes me very prone towards writer’s block. But now thanks to the Purdue owl website, my problems vanish and gave me better understanding of what the GU rubric demands from our writing. The Owl made me realize the huge gap in my writing is “synthesis.” I never have any problem with getting my ideas on paper but stringing them together is another story. So now whenever I get stuck on a paper or I need someone to revise my work for any errors, I could do it myself with the aid of the Purdue OWL. It’s like I have my own personal teacher right on my computer screen.
On the Owl website, I found a link called Creative Writing and clicked on it. Right before my very eyes were tools that I can use to make my writing more creative and understandable rather than having it all over the place making it arduous for the readers to follow what I’m trying to say. Before I knew about this website I had no idea what the APA format was and now I’m using it pretty well. The only thing I’m bummed about is that whenever there’s a big writing project due, I can’t use the excuse, “ I didn’t understand the prompt or I got stuck” because the Purdue OWL is available 24/7 for your needs and wants. Basically, I highly recommend using the Purdue Owl website and I guarantee it will never cease to fail you.
Here's the website link if you want to learn more about this website: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
I loved how you included sarcasm into your blog, when you mentioned about losing the excuse. When there is something good that we will benefit from it, there is always something bad to it.
ReplyDelete"It’s like I have my own personal teacher right on my computer screen." very true and the OWL website is very clear! awsome essay, manybe we can use the excuse of my dog ate my homework, that is still alive and well excuse!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree on this, the OWL website is very clear on how it explains what you need to include in your paper, really good that you used your sarcasm on the excuse to use.
ReplyDeleteI have the same problem. Gallaudet's critical thinking rubric is confusing and it throws me off my writing and ideas. OWL doesn't help me fully, but it does make it easier and clearer, that's for sure. Your own personal teacher on the computer screen? Heh. That's true in a way, and in a way no, because if you have questions, I highly doubt the OWL website can answer.
ReplyDeleteThe creative writing part definitely sounds great. I will check it out, creative writing is one of my favorite classes. And yes, it is basically an on-call teacher, no 'I got stuck' here!
ReplyDeleteExactly! I feel you, brother! the GU rubric is very difficult to follow and OWL certainly shed some light on the rubric! I liked your sarcasm t the end!
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