Blog Post #11

Throughout the time we have had to revise and shape our topics and essays during the course of this class, my topic has been changed many times. My original goal was to talk about extraterrestrial life or other Earth-like planets. That idea became harder and harder as I tried to research which may be because the idea of actually putting into motion finding a new Earth is new. So, because I was lacking sources, I decided I would change my topic to general space exploration and if it is a good idea or if it is “obsolete.” This topic was not challenging but did pose a big concern. Nobody really had opinions about it. It was never a black and white feeling they had, it was always a neutral standpoint. So finally I arrived at my completed topic, which has three really good sides all with good information to back it up. My main goal for every essay I write is to try and have the best formatting possible and lay it out nicely. This is my main goal because when it is hard to read something, my brain tends to get turned off and very frustrated, making the appeal of reading it dramatically decrease. another big goal was my topic as a whole. I wanted to write about something that had enough information on it so that finding viewpoints wouldn’t be so challenging but also piqued my interest at the same time. and with that, the topic needed to be something I was interested in but wasn’t something I had a strong opinion about. After reading the sample essay, I see that Prichard’s paper is relatable with an opening statement of their mother nagging them to take their vitamins. This really makes the paper seem stronger and definitely makes me want to read more which is something I want in my paper. Also, when in closing, she reviews back to what was said in the paper to recap aspects of her argument and leaves someone who disagrees with her questioning their choice.