Riley US History

This quarter I have learned the difference between empathy and sympathy, something that I struggled with the difference of. I have learned a lot of new information that I didn't know before this class. I have also learned when to incorporate summaries versus paraphrases and quotations. I anticipate to learn more information that I haven't even thought of before.

This is what I learned today The targeted understandings are to only use a direct quotes when it adds power and style to my writing, always make it clear, from context, that I understand the full meaning of the quote, whether I quote or paraphrase, I must always be transparent about the source and how I'm using it, if i use the author's exact words or phrases, to any extent, I have to use quotation marks and give credit, if I use another author's presentation of facts or ideas, but put their ideas in my own words, (paraphrase) I better have a good reason for doing so, and I must give credit, and there is no excuse for not being transparent about my sources. I have learned the differences between paraphrasing, summarizing, and quoting, and when to use them. Paraphrasing is repeating exactly what someone else says but in your own words, summarizing is an explanation of something without all of the details, and quoting is when you use the exact phrase with quotations arou...

Quote:  thedailybeast.com The movie Lincoln  did a very good job of capturing the interesting factors of Lincoln himself. I agree when Guelzo says, "He walks flat-footedly, as Lincoln did, wraps himself in a shawl, features only a tuft of beard at his chin (the luxuriant whiskers of his early presidency have been shaved-down by the time of the movie's events, in 1865), and quotes Shakespeare between off-color stories." Day-Lewis did a great job on incorporating the small details of Lincoln's actual mannerisms and physical characteristics that made him the man he was.

Lincoln thedailybeast.com Original passage: The following passage is written by Allen Guelzo, a civil war professor, reviewing the movie Lincoln . This passage is from an article called "A Civil War Professor Reviews 'Lincoln'". "It is on Lincoln himself that the most demanding historical exactness is fitted. And Day-Lewis wears it uncommonly well. His reedy-pitched voice reflects the numerous descriptions of Lincoln's voice which described it as a tenor, with almost squeaky accents. He walks flat-footedly, as Lincoln did, wraps himself in a shawl, features only a tuft of beard at his chin (the luxuriant whiskers of his early presidency have been shaved-down by the time of the movie's events, in 1865), and quotes Shakespeare between off-color stories." ( thedailybeast.com ) Paraphrase: In an article called "A Civil War Professor Reviews 'Lincoln'", from thedailybeast.com , Allen Guelzo reviews the movie Lincoln . Guelzo ...

Sender: John R. Miller Recipient: his father Date: December 27, 1863 In this letter, Miller is writing to his father and tells him that he is enjoying himself, and that he is making the best of his situation. He says that he stands a good chance of being named a noncommissioned officer, and he asks about the rest of his family, specifically his brother. Sender: H.P. Miller (John's brother) Recipient: John R. Miller Date: February 16, 1864 John's brother writes this letter to him telling John that he is well, and that their father is sick. He asks John to send a photograph previously asked for, and talks about how one man who had a report of being dead, came home. Sender: John R. Miller Recipient: H.P. Miller Date: February 21, 1864 John writes to his brother, and gives his regards to his father. He talks a lot about how he is grateful that everyone back home is doing well. He mentions the photograph he was asked for, and he asks for food to be sent to him. Sender...