• The point of FYS is to get everybody on the same playing field
  • When writing, take time to understand the assignment, goals, and what the reader is expecting
  • Expectations typically done through rubrics
  • FYS is about the development of analytical skills
  • Coogan’s goal with WoWo was similar, have inmates analyze moments in their lives that were pivotal, both by choices they made and things they couldn’t control
  • If we reflect on our own stories we can make different choices
  • In this class, essays are about meaning and not exact correctness
  • Groups of 3 discussions about each other’s essays
  • Each takes the role of either artist, reader, and facilitator
  • Professor Dolson came around and asked the question “From a reader’s perspective, what would make us want to continue reading” and not focusing on the writing as an essay and for a grade
  • Extra points are awarded for an outstanding piece of our essay
    • Could be an interesting metaphor or a great title
  • MLA in-text citations
    • Bibliography at the end for in-text citations
    • First in-text do Coogan et al and page number
    • For the rest of the citations just do page number
  • Prep note for Thursday
    • Use Grammarly and then the Hemingway app and see if there’s a difference