The idea of “reading like a writer” is an ideal way to approach obtaining information you will use in an academic paper, or any time you’re reading something informational.  It is a great way to connect to what the author is trying to say. Being able to connect to a piece of writing on a personal level will help you to truly see the main point of the piece.

As of now I have not yet decided what topic to write about for my memory paper.  I’ve kicked around a few ideas, but nothing has stood out as the best topic. Tim Tebow’s college experience seems to be the top candidate at the moment. Seeing as I’ve researched the topic only a minimal amount, I haven’t had the time to fully exercise the ideas I picked up from last night’s reading. Once I settle on a topic, however, I will be sure to use the ideas mentioned in “Inquiry to Academic Writing”. These should help me develop strong points for my paper, and help it to flow better overall. When I connect with various writers during my research I will be able to truly see what they are trying to say, which will allow me to relate to the topic and give arguments for or against what they said.