The Paper Writing Game

Basically, I have to step my game up in the research paper writing game. And, I don't really feel this way due to responses from professors on my papers. Although, of course, they are influential, I really feel a commitment to reseach appropriately issues relevant to the community. It is a feeling of urgency. A need to address issues in the moment, whether in the historical context or current affairs. One of the hardest issues I dealt with this past quarter was selecting topics to research. The topics seem endless and in dire need of research. I am very grateful for the opportunities to write and learn new methods of looking at issues.

For example, in my educational policy class I actually had the opportunity to write a policy proposal. I'd never seen a policy proposal before so to say I was unfamiliar is an understatement. The class created an interest for me in policy making and what better purpose is there for education than to stimulate more inquiry?

Further, in my Education for Liberation class I was able to further understand the purpose of primary sources. And, did you know that education has a history? I'm being sarcastic but it is only to point out my ignorance. True ignorance. I am a strong proponent of ignorance as a matter of choice rather than opportunity. So, it is difficult for me to swallow the idea of my own ignorance because I like to think of myself as a person who is open to new ideas. Low and behold, all the new ideas lay in the past!

Thank you to my professors winter quarter. They were both gentle and challenging which is a great combination for learning.