Keeping Dr. Hamon Happy

 I will start by saying Dr. Hamon teaching style really appealed to me. The extended use of Google and embracing of todays technology was a lesson in itself. The greatest take-away from this class was the use of Gemini and how to incorporate that into improving my writing. For me, I found that I would take my work and submit into Gemini and liked what it wrote much better than my own work! It was more succinct with improved clarity. Knowing I cannot use Gemini to do my work but I can use it to help me with my writing.  As for what was least important, well really nothing comes to mind. I found all of the class useful, but in fairness to Dr. Hamon request I will provide my least appealing part. What I learned is traveling has its risk and can lead to catching Covid, but if you are going to have Covid there are few better places to be stuck then in the Bahamas.  Thanks for the class Dr Hamon. 

  Moving from High School to college writing has several immediate differences. The expectations, complexity, length of writing and adherence to writing styles is heavily scrutinized. Another difference is the amount of research required. In High School, some research would be necessary, in college, the amount of research required is much more extensive. College also requires a higher degree of original thought. High School is easier to spend less time on writing and more time focusing on extra-curricular activities. Kate Madalena explains it this way:   writing at the college level and beyond often has to   “do” a few things in the same text. Most involved writing assignments expect you to do at least two things. You may need to summarize/report and respond, or (more likely) you’ll need to summarize/report, synthesize, and respond. (185) Completing this requires more time, both in proofing and reproofing, 1 st drafts, 2 nd drafts and then more research. High Scho...

 I very much enjoy how Janet uses the 5 questions to challenge and build the rhetoric of the any essay. It is a convincing starting point and helps the writer look at the topic from beginning to completion. I found her work to be very convincing and most useful. I found this statement from Janet very useful. "Here I offer my definition: rhetoric is what allows you to write (and speak) appropriately for a given situation, one that is determined by the expectations of your audience, implied or acknowledged," this helps me understand how to best reach my audience intended or otherwise.  Works Cited: Boyd, Janet. Murder! (Rhetorically Speaking) Writing Spaces, readings on writing Volume 2, Paylor Press

  As the path of finding a career is thrust upon us and we, who are not independently wealthy, realized we must be employed to survive. Once accepting this fate, now the search begins. I found aviation and instantly fell in love. The golden era of aviation had such a romantic aura about it. To be a part of this legacy, even in a small way, is both humbling and exhilarating. The aviation industry continues to push the boundaries of technology and human ingenuity. Each flight, each journey, is a testament to the power of human ambition. My experience is aviation will consume your attention and fill your ambition. Each flight, each landing, is special are the testament of teamwork at the the highest level.