Response to Bunn and Resenburg March 30

 Reading is a very important part to writing. You have to first read to know what you need to write. Reading is also important because it allows you to determine how you need to write and the proper writing methods you need to take. Many times in college we have to read things that we have no interest in at al, but in order to receive an exceptional grade many times it requires reading. Along with the reading there is writing to determine how well the reading was comprehended. According to Bunn, the best way to improve on your reading is to find out “the author’s purpose for this piece of writing and do you know who the intended audience is for this piece of writing?”  I agree with this statement because knowing this information allows you to determine how to approach the reading and why the certain discourse was used. This will allow you to fully understand where the writer was coming from and allow you to start your wring off. I do believe it is important to ask yourself questions because that allows you to actively read and to be a critical reader which will make your wring better because you are more critical about the things you may asses, such as the language, the writing style, transitions and so on. When I read difficult text, especially books about theory from 60 years ago I like to take notes and ask myself do I agree with the point the author made why or why not. This allows me to enhance my critical thinking and gain better knowledge of the reading which enables me to do better when writing. I do agree with Bunn that RLW takes practice and patience but as with anything you get better with time. According to Resenburg you need to join the conversation and this is something that I do frequrntly, especially when I am reading a dull reading. I talk it out with myself and see if the theory makes sense and if I have any concerns with the argument.