This reading was all about research papers. When I am assigned a research paper I often struggle with finding a topic that will both interest me and be sufficient enough for a whole paper. The reading suggested ways to help tackle the struggle that is choosing a topic. One specific tactic that the book suggested was free writing which can get your ideas out there without a lot of pressure. Another tactic the book used was to choose topics that were open ended and could be expanded upon. A research question with just a quick explanation wouldn't be much of a research paper, therefore, choosing a topic that can be researched past just "yes" or "no" allows for a more in depth paper. This reading taught me new ways to approach a research paper that I plan to implement in the future.
This text showed me how us as readers perceive a certain font or text and how it can influence our mood and how we feel about a certain reading. It also showed me how elaborate texts can draw us into something such as a poster or a title page of a book. Also how very bland fonts do not appeal to many readers as they might think of it as boring and plain. This gives me a lot to think about as project three comes closer. It makes me think of the reader and what type of fonts might draw them into my website, social media page, etc. This text was very helpful for this type of assignment.
Yes I agree. Free writing as the book says can be a very helpful and useful tool for choosing and narrowing down a research topic.
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