Causal Analysis

Reading through these chapters this week was actually very thought-provoking for me. I’ve never written a casual analysis before so this is all brand new to me. Although, it does remind me of having to do a debate in one of my high school English classes from the standpoint that you choose a topic and explain the whys and hows of it.

                I think the most significant thing I got out this (for me personally) is to choose a topic you are knowledgeable on, or that won’t be too difficult to research. Know your limits, and as the book says, “appreciate your limits.” But don’t let this stop you from choosing a topic new to you. Maybe there’s something you’ve always wanted to know more about, this gives you the opportunity to research and learn more!

                Thinking back on high school to the debate I did, I can’t even tell you what the topic was. I didn’t get to choose it and clearly didn’t care much about it. I love having the freedom to write about whatever I choose in this class. I plan to take full advantage of this and chose a topic I am passionate about. After all, I think the best writing derives from passion within the writer.