Book Work

      Dear Students: Don't Let College Unplug Your Future. This was the chapter I was assigned to read and write on for one of my classes.  I really enjoyed reading this not only because of the information that was given, but because of how it was written. Gideon Burton was the author of this chapter and he pulled me in, let me tell you why....

       First: He wrote to his audience. He knew that the college students who would be reading his work would all be from different backgrounds and all have different thoughts and views on issues in the world today. Since he knew this beforehand I really think he tried to incorporate many ideas and solutions as well as being very specific.  

       Second: He was entertaining. The subject he spoke of was deep at times and definitely needed a few light parts to keep the reader going. Here is a little section of what he wrote: "Students, you digital natives shouldn't put on the thinking cap of those digital immigrants who think the internet is mostly a DANGER ZONE. Paleo-pathetic." I was able to relate to him because we shared some of the same thoughts.  

      Third: He was bold. Even though a lot of what he wrote about I didn't necessarily agree with, I respected and kept reading because I was able to understand and see his point of view because of his honestly and boldness. 

       As I write papers and essays throughout this semester, I hope that I can incorporate these principles and ideas into my writing to pull my reader in as well.