Blog 7

To be able to successfully write assignment 5, I had to critically read through the sources. I read more than just the passage where Nye mentioned these sources, I reread the chapter so I understood how that particular passage fit in with the chapter. When reading the sources it is important to understand what the author is saying but also why Nye used this author. I concentrated most on the parts that were closely related to how Nye used that author.

I thought that peer editing was just as helpful this time. I like hearing what I did right so I know to add more of that to my paper. Also, knowing what you did wrong helps to know what to change. I feel like when people peer editing they did a good balance of both of these, which made peer editing successful.

I feel it was important for Nye to use sources because it really strengthened his book. It proved that many people agree with him. He not only told you how he felt but by mentioning other sources he showed you. From what I read Nye always used his sources accurately. He never really bashed any source, which worked because he was try to prove his own points instead of trying to prove someone they are wrong. However, I thought some of his sources weren’t as powerful because he assumed we knew what he was talking about. I think he could of done better explaining on a few to strengthen those sources.

I think writers could have a lot of difficulty when uses sources. Sometimes its difficult to connect your own opinion to theirs and you don’t always know when to use quotes or if you are using the right quote to strengthen your topic. The only thing I would do differently with Nye is explain the sources I will be using. I think it is more complicated to the reader if you just throw in a quote, even if fits in, its better to explain it. I think overall putting sources into the paper will not be as difficult as the length. However, if I use the right amount of quotes in the paper it will be easier to add more of my own opinion into it.