Readers response to Back to the Lake
At one time in my life, I was scared to turn in or finish things I wrote. It got to a point of me staring at my laptop screen while the icon was blinking away. My papers would be double-spaced, 12-size Times New Roman font, and formatted MLA-style. After hours sitting there, I would be tired of writing and send my paper as an attachment. Then something hit me, things changed. Recently I had to read a book for my college writing class called, “Back to the Lake,” written by Thomas Cooley. This text is, in short, a study about multiple styles of essays and ways to write better overall. I agree with many of the academic writing methods introduced, and I’d be curious to see if the many individuals wanting to write better do read this book.
When I opened the textbook, I will be…show more content… Instead, all the information I thought I knew became a.) polished, b.) built upon, and c.) further clarified. Chapter one, “Good writers are good readers,” was about the idea of if we write well we may also be good readers. Having knowledge and skills to deeply analyze your readings and knowing the deeper questions to ask. Chapter 2, “Putting in your oar: Learning the basic moves of academic writing,” was about what the title states. If I want my input and some credibility, I need to know basics regarding said composition including all the different ways of it. Chapter 3, “Using the methods taught in this book in academic writing,” was regarding how we could apply certain techniques to what we may be jotting down. If I am expecting a sounder essay, I could use some of the suggestions to better develop. Chapter 4, “The writing process,” is about all the necessary steps that need thinking when committing to paper, drafting plus handing over an essay. Upon finishing four parts assigned to me, I am bewildered
