Writing Prompt 2: John Lennon Quote

“There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance. We need to learn to love ourselves first, in all our glory and our imperfections. If we cannot love ourselves, we cannot fully open to our ability to love others or our potential to create. Evolution and all hopes for a better world rest in the fearlessness and open-hearted vision of people who embrace life.” ~ John Lennon

  I fully disagree with the majority this quote.  While fear and love are strong "motivating forces", they are not the only motivation in life.  A person can also be motivated to do something from greed, anger, depression, or jealously.  I also disagree with the statement that we have to love ourselves in order to love others.  People should love themselves, but, it isn't always as easy as it sounds.  Some people have a huge heart for others, but, cannot find the same affection for themselves.
  The one part of this quote I do agree with is the comment on fear.  If we remain afraid to take action for something we believe strongly in how can we make the world a better place?  If we are scared how can we survive in the world as it is today?  Fear holds many people back from achieving their goals, helping and loving others, having compassion, and evolving the world into a greater place.

Important Skill for College Group Project

Group 4

Richards

English 1301

9/19/2014

Important Skill for College

There are several methods for studying.  These include visual, kinesthetic and auditory learning styles.  Within each study method there are several ways to apply them.  The same technique will not be useful for everybody; it is important to learn your individual study style. 

Visual learners are those who learn best by seeing. When in class visual learners prefer to take notes and benefit from diagrams, pictures and handouts.  Long lectures could be confusing.  Study methods helpful for visual learners include creating a quiet, organized study area, rewriting notes or written material and using flashcards.

Kinesthetic learners learn by doing. They often have a hard time sitting through lectures and are more successful in a class with demonstrations.  Study skills for a kinesthetic learner include listening to quiet background music, taking frequent breaks, and finding practical ways to apply hands-on learning.  For example, role-playing to understand history, recreating an experiment for science, or using a whiteboard to work on a complicated math problem.

Auditory learners use their ears to gather information. They learn from lectures, oral presentations and verbal instructions.  Study skills for auditory learners include reading aloud to yourself, repeating information being taught and studying with a group.

Understanding your own study style and applying good study habits is essential to a college education. Effective studying will help you make the most of class time, understand your homework, and help you prepare for tests.