3. Retorical Analysis Review

The first essay of College is officially turned in! Though essays are never very fun, this experience has eased my anxieties. I was able to be successful in getting the essay done in a timely fashion, as well as produce quality work. 

The success of my essay was founded on the analysis of the speech. As I started off, I chose a speech that I was passionate about, and found interesting. I then broke it down, scanning for literary devices, and the reason that those devices were there. By analyzing the ways the author presented his arguments, I was able to develop a format to base my essay on.
Another important aspect to an essay's success is to properly time things out. I wrote my essay on Friday, so I had a whole week to edit any flaws out. By giving myself plenty of time, I felt much less stressed than in past essays. That lack of stress helped me focus and preform better on the essay.
The final tool I used for success was the writing center. I went in on Monday to the writing center to review my work with a writing major. He was able to give me formating tips, as well as share with me where my reasoning made less sense. By going into the center, I was able to get feedback from a reliable source.
Overall, the first essay of my college career was a good learning experience. By starting off right, I am able to set a standard for the rest of my essays.

2. Success Lies in Your Past

Research has came out that leads to some startling statistics. Many people have speculated the factors that lead to a child's success, but few have thought to look into what the New York Times is calling, "The single most important thing you can do for your family..." (The Stories that Bind Us, Feiler). New research has came out that suggests that understanding your family history, the ups and the downs, leads children to have all kinds of advantages in dealing with the struggles that come during development. According to the article, more groups than just families can take advantage of this new research. Military groups such as the Marines are finding success in educating their recruits about the history of the Marines. Recruits with more knowledge about their organizations history were more likely to bond more closely with those in their unit, and were better able to cope with the stresses of their job. By understanding that your family or organization has had its ups and downs, people are able to feel like they are a part of something bigger than themselves, and are more able to overcome the challenges of their lives. In the Times article, it states in order to build a stronger family, share stories with your children, some light and funny, others more serious, that lead to a sense of family accomplishment. Develop a family theme, that challenges your posterity to succeed. Though there are many other beliefs as to how to make a family succeed, sometimes the simplest solutions are best at solving the largest of issues. 

1. Socialy Responsible Social Media

Over the course of a few years, the Church of Jesus Christ has evolved its council on social media. Elder David A. Bednar has given council to members of the church in two addresses, Things As They Really Are, and To Sweep the Earth as With a Flood. Through the warnings given in Things As They Really Are, Elder Bednar stresses the importance of remembering the distinctions between the real and the virtual worlds. With this in mind, Elder Bednar then describes some of the unprecedented opportunities members of the church have due to the popularity of social media outlets, in To Sweep the Earth as With a Flood. By finding a balance between using our new opportunities of the internet era and staying in contact with what is real, the gospel is able to be spread to more eyes than ever before.