So, I'm in an English Composition course this summer, much to my dismay. Oh, it's not that the class is really all that bad. As usual, I'm surprised by how much I like people on a small scale. Not masses of people, not the faceless annoyances that populate my day to day existence...but if I get to interact one on one or in a small group...well. And I am more than capable of doing the work, that's part of why I don't want to be in the class. I know how to write already. Not necessarily the strict formalities, but then I don't anticipate being required to use the strict formalities in real life. And if it should transpire that I do, there are references. But, c'mon. The only obstacle to my papers has always been actually doing them. Papers that I actually finish and turn in almost always rake in As (this class has been no different), and I never do major revisions. Just one headlong rush of writing with occasional pauses to edit a word or phrasing here or there. So I really don't think I need to spend 500-plus dollars on a course.
But it's the only general education class required by name, for all programs, so here I am. Six essays, a handful of reading responses, and in class free writing. It being a summer class, we're already done with the first three essays and two reading responses. Now comes Essay #4: Persuasion. This is going to be a bit more challenging. It's not that I don't regularly engage in persuasive writing on these boards, but this has required research (in a very short period) as part of the requirement. That's not what I do here. I either offer my unqualified opinion, or I pounce on logical inconsistencies. I just don't care enough to do the research, especially when people who are knowledgeable about the subject already are just about guaranteed to weigh in. Of course, this means I don't post all that often, relatively speaking, but that's fine by everyone, I'm sure.
But it's the only general education class required by name, for all programs, so here I am. Six essays, a handful of reading responses, and in class free writing. It being a summer class, we're already done with the first three essays and two reading responses. Now comes Essay #4: Persuasion. This is going to be a bit more challenging. It's not that I don't regularly engage in persuasive writing on these boards, but this has required research (in a very short period) as part of the requirement. That's not what I do here. I either offer my unqualified opinion, or I pounce on logical inconsistencies. I just don't care enough to do the research, especially when people who are knowledgeable about the subject already are just about guaranteed to weigh in. Of course, this means I don't post all that often, relatively speaking, but that's fine by everyone, I'm sure.
Unless it's massive wealth. I could do that pretty well, once that massive wealth is established.
Is it sick and wrong that part of me kind of misses writing papers already?
It's a good way to be, what you're talking about. The money alone isn't reason enough to change it.