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Exercise #1 (p 1)

We are currently reading a book in class called "Curious Researcher". We were asked to select one of the following points presented and express our thoughts on that specific topic. Also, to say whether or not we disagree or agree. Not to mention to give reasoning on why we may feel that way. We are supposed to write for three minutes each on two topics.

Step 1

You can't use the pronoun I. 

I believe this is false because it is a way for your reader to identify who you are talking about and so they do not get confused and mix up yourself and someone else who has the same or different views. All through out school I was told not to use I in my writing, but I am quickly finding out that is not the case. In the book  "They Say I Say" there is a whole chapter dedicated to this specific topic. No, you should not have I written in every sentence, but it does not hurt when you say it a few times to identify your own views. There is logic behind this belief not only because the reader will not be as confused when the author is talking about multiple people in their writing. Also, the author will have a say in the writing selection.

Step 2

There is a big difference between facts and opinions.

I believe this is true because many people in this world share their opinions on certain views, but they honestly can not be a fact. In school I have always learned that facts and opinions are different. Like for instance, if I were to say "coffee is good" someone out there is bound to disagree because they think coffee is disgusting. Also, facts are proven and opinions are not. Opinions are more how a person feels about a certain situation while facts are real and proven. An example of a fact is "I am a college student." This is a fact because I am an enrolled student