Friday, January 15, 2010

Exercise in Style

Narrative

Jay was running out of time for his final paper. He had only two more days until the due date. Even though he had three weeks for his paper to be turned in, he was being sluggish that led him to this situation. If he does not submit the final paper on time, his grade will go down from A- to C, which would bring critical damage to his GPA.

Since he was in the urgent situation, he started to think in a deceiving way. Which was using the Internet essay writing services. Although it was his first time using this service, he didn't have any choice because it was impossible for him to finish the paper on time. Therefore, he submitted all the information about the final paper onto that web-site. Once he received the copy of the final paper, he submitted it to his professor. He was not relieved. After a week or so, he receives an e-mail from his professor saying that he got an F for this course because of plagiarism. His lazy and sneaky thoughts brought him the failure.

Regret

Jay sits down and thinks about what hs happened because of laziness. If he had worked on the final paper frequently, he wouldn't have received an F for the course, however, it was too late for him to regret. Just because of using the Internet essay writing services, he has MORE critical damage to his GPA than not writing the paper at all. Why? Why? Even how much he regrets about how foolish he was about not doing the work by himself, nothings going to be changed. It was too late for him. The best choice that he can make is, do it better and not being lazy for the next time.

Litotes

Jay was nervous due to final paper. He doesn't have enough time so he decides to use the Internet essay writing services, which was not a bad idea. Although he has to pay money to get his final paper done on time, he thinks it's worth the money. He ends up getting an F for the course but does not regret it.

A Subjective Side

I thought I would not be caught after using the Internet essay writing service. I know that I didn't have enough time to finish the final paper on time, that's why I used the Internet essay writing services but I haven't listen to anyone getting caught. Also, I didn't have any choice in order to received a good grade for this course. I am not saying I did going the right way, but it was not fair for me that I'm the only one who got caught!! Now my GPA is going to have critical damage! It was foolish of me... I would never do it again.. Sorry to myself...

Ignorance

Why am I the only one who got caught with plagiarism? WHY? There are multiple of people who are using these writing services! This is not fair! Because of this my GPA is going to be lowered! I cannot believe this! I know I have done deceitful thing but why me!?!? I will report everyone who uses this when I catch anyone.

Cross Examination

What was the problem?
- Jay running out of time for his final paper.

When was the due date for the final paper?
- Two days after.

What happens if he does not submit the paper on time?
- It will bring critical damage to his GPA.

Would he be able to get an A?
- No.

What kind of method was he using after he found out that he has only two days until the due date?
- He uses the Internet essay writing services.

Was it the right choice for him?
- That's what he thinks in the beginning.

Did he get the better grade for the final paper after using the service?
- No, his grade got worse because of plagiarism.

4 comments:

  1. From: Karell Belle
    Hey Philip,
    I liked the concept of your narrative because procrastination is one of the biggest issues us as college students have whether it is in regards to exams or papers. I can relate because I always study or write a paper which I had numerous weeks to do last minute. But no matter what honesty is the best policy when it comes to many situations we will come across in life. Jay should of just took that C after all because it was better than nothing.
    -Karell Belle

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  2. I like the ignorance part the best, because I actually know a lot of people said exactly the same words when they got caught.

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  3. Every style of writings that you have written are very nice. I like it. It tells the readers that procrastination is very scary thing in our lives. I learned a lesson AGAIN after reading this post that I should do the work on the given date to the end. NEVER PROCRASTINATING AGAIN! haha

    p.s. By the way, Jay would've just took the C instead, but it's life, who knows~ Jay have never gotten caught and got A- or above???

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  4. I agree with all of above, really liked how you stated the ignorance and subjective side, it's something how everyone will think.

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