In the beginning of this course, many of us expressed anxiety and a lack of confidence in the initial assessment of ourselves as writers. As someone who enjoys reading a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction, and who writes creatively …
Author: Yuni Dijamco
Obert Skye’s “The Magic of Revision” – A Summary and Reflection
“Not everything we first write down is perfect,” explains Obert Skye in his lecture “The Magic of Revision,” and thus arises the need to revise. Imagination is typically credited for the quality of notable written works—but the speaker believes that …
Plato’s “Simile of the Cave” – A Response
Plato’s “Simile of the Cave” in The Republic describes the extent to which philosophy frees an individual from blindness to the true nature of reality. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69F7GhASOdM)
Literary analysts have reached this consensus of understanding based analyses of …
“On Being Wrong” – A Summary and Response
At lunch one day, I watched the press coverage of Brett Kavanaugh’s sexual assault hearing. To be honest, I was puzzled by Kavanaugh’s uncensored rage against the accusations, even in the face of mounting evidence, the credible testimonies of those …
Researched Critical Analysis: A Reflection
The Researched Critical Analysis Assignment required us to employ all six possible rhetorical situations to provide evidence for our progress as career designers in the context of Dr. Crismond’s Design Your Career Course. Following a thorough review, I feel that …
Workview/Lifeview Essay Reflection
The Workview/Lifeview Essay Assignment required us to employ any of the six possible rhetorical situations to relate our views regarding work and life to an audience. Following a thorough review, I feel that I adequately employed at least three of …
Researched Critical Analysis
Understanding the Problem
The conditions which accompany a business leadership position vary dramatically by circumstance—that is, business type and industry. For example, the CEO of a small chain of grocery stores and the President of a large media conglomerate will …
The Pursuit of Heroism
I was born the heiress of a bustling, multinational enterprise and was promptly assigned the role of a princess. I reviled the idea of it—the subtle and feminine art of princess-hood was just not for me. In its place, I …
