Writing with Observations #EDU407 #clmooc #poemsofpresence #writingcommunity

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    "summary": "When we write we often capture what we observe. Scientist write formal observations. Mathematicians may observe patterns. Literary experts see poetry. Each discipline takes its",
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        "text": "When we write we often capture what we observe. Scientist write formal observations. Mathematicians may observe patterns. Literary experts see poetry. Each discipline takes its own spin, but the basic skill remains.Every writer should carry an observation notebook.\u00a0 In fact journaling may improve student writing and positive perceptions of learning\u00a0 (Connor-Greene, 2000). Yoru journal maybe a blog but the best authors never pockets empty of pens and paper.Jot what you see.Types of Observation PostsAn observation post can also provide a blogger stuck without an idea. Just look around and pcik something, jot down a few ideas in your notebook, and then write a post.Ordinary ObjectChoose an ordinary object like a pencil or a coffee cup. Describe it in great detail. For a challenge choose a metaphor or emotion to with the object.\u00a0 Stare at your piece. Write down even the most minute details. Go to your blog and draft the post.Take a WalkGo outside. Every ten minutes stop for one minute and jot down what you see. Or just fall down, gaze up at the sky, and write.Extraordinary ObjectsPick weird stuff. Jot down and share your description.\u00a0Text StructureEver notice how the angles in YouTube videos change quickly and without transitions? These are called jump cuts. Pick a genre you are unfamiliar with and observe the text structure.Time LapsePick the same subject. Write about it in some time interval for a set period of time.\u00a0\u00a0Connor-Greene, P. A. (2000). Making connections: Evaluating the effectiveness of journal writing in enhancing student learning. Teaching of Psychology, 27(1), 44-46., P. A. (2000). Making connections: Evaluating the effectiveness of journal writing in enhancing student learning. Teaching of Psychology, 27(1), 44-46.",
        "html": "<p>When we write we often capture what we observe. Scientist write formal observations. Mathematicians may observe patterns. Literary experts see poetry. Each discipline takes its own spin, but the basic skill remains.</p><p>Every writer should carry an observation notebook.\u00a0 In fact journaling may improve student writing and positive perceptions of learning\u00a0 (Connor-Greene, 2000). Yoru journal maybe a blog but the best authors never pockets empty of pens and paper.</p><p>Jot what you see.</p><h2>Types of Observation Posts</h2><p>An observation post can also provide a blogger stuck without an idea. Just look around and pcik something, jot down a few ideas in your notebook, and then write a post.</p><h3>Ordinary Object</h3><p>Choose an ordinary object like a pencil or a coffee cup. Describe it in great detail. For a challenge choose a metaphor or emotion to with the object.\u00a0 Stare at your piece. Write down even the most minute details. Go to your blog and draft the post.</p><h3>Take a Walk</h3><p>Go outside. Every ten minutes stop for one minute and jot down what you see. Or just fall down, gaze up at the sky, and write.</p><h3>Extraordinary Objects</h3><p>Pick weird stuff. Jot down and share your description.\u00a0</p><h3>Text Structure</h3><p>Ever notice how the angles in YouTube videos change quickly and without transitions? These are called jump cuts. Pick a genre you are unfamiliar with and observe the text structure.</p><h3>Time Lapse</h3><p>Pick the same subject. Write about it in some time interval for a set period of time.</p><p>\u00a0</p><p></p><p>\u00a0Connor-Greene, P. A. (2000). Making connections: Evaluating the effectiveness of journal writing in enhancing student learning. <em>Teaching of Psychology</em>, <em>27</em>(1), 44-46., P. A. (2000). Making connections: Evaluating the effectiveness of journal writing in enhancing student learning. <em>Teaching of Psychology</em>, <em>27</em>(1), 44-46.</p>"
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        "text": "Some people are shocked to see Trump pulling out of so many international coalitions. Most recently WHO.\n\nI'm not. I was raised to believe the United Nations was \"evil\" and would usher in \"one world government\" which was a sign of the End Times.\n\nEvangelical disinformation! \ud83d\ude2b\ud83d\ude16"
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        "text": "Verifying myself: I am flaki on Keybase.io. -3XMxikMpzEq7kzPhr2y7vZCb_BZlxsIfGNG / keybase.io/flaki/sigs/-3X\u2026",
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        "text": "In a lot of counties, judges are afraid of the sheriff. Guess who protects the judges?"
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                "text": "In a lot of cities, the Mayor is even afraid of the police and only loosely manages the police department."
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        "text": "Sounds like gunfire in Capitol Hill. I guess there\u2019s riots going on?"
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        "text": "\ud83d\ude33\ud83d\ude2d Portland grieves tonight.\n\nI love my city, but soon after I moved here a few years ago and started researching Oregon history\u2026its not pretty. \u2639\ufe0f The long tail of racism and white supremacy cannot be ignored. And not just here, but across the country.\n\n#NoJusticeNoPeace",
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                "text": "Got to the justice center, and things started to get more intense"
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        "text": "They really got my nigga in central bookings. That shit is not the wave",
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        "text": "A weird thing keeps happening to me... someone will be very confused about how to use the parking gates at the QFC near me, and they'll ask me how to use it. I'll say, \"Sorry, I don't use it\" and their response is just \"I'm from Federal Way,\" as if that explains why they can't."
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        "text": "That episode was A.W.E.S.O.M.E.\n\nAbsolutely\nWonderful\nEpisode\nShowcasing\nOlder\nMilieu\nEffectively\ntwitter.com/agentsofshield\u2026",
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        "text": "Nice interview @blaine, congrats!",
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                "text": "What should Twitter have done from the start? @blaine knows, and speaks out: slate.com/technology/202\u2026",
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        "text": "Yes, I know YouTube TV is Google, and Google is an advertising business. But, I\u2019d still like to see an official outline of how they would use my data, if at all.\n\nI know, for example, that Google states they don\u2019t use data in paid GSuite accounts for advertising purposes."
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        "text": "I can\u2019t find any of the privacy / terms for YouTube TV on the subject. Will they sell my personal data or viewing habits to advertisers or third parties?"
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        "text": "Looked at my Hulu bill again. I am seriously considering YouTube TV. Hulu is $21/month more and has had terrible video quality / reliability for me lately. Worried about privacy though..."
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    "url": "https://twitter.com/karabaic/status/1266518822833360896",
    "content": {
        "text": "Another weird influence my recent DS9 watch has on me: I see @marthawells1 Murderbot in my mind as the late, great Rene Auberjonois playing Odo.",
        "html": "Another weird influence my recent DS9 watch has on me: I see <a href=\"https://twitter.com/marthawells1\">@marthawells1</a> Murderbot in my mind as the late, great Rene Auberjonois playing Odo."
    },
    "author": {
        "type": "card",
        "name": "jk",
        "url": "https://twitter.com/karabaic",
        "photo": "https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1256785873384861696/QfRzUvne.jpg"
    },
    "post-type": "note",
    "_id": "11990049",
    "_source": "2773"
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