Composition for the Scientific world, through my eyes, is a class for people who have already expressed interest in science. I recognize that I use a lot of scientific jargon in my assignments but I believe it’s necessary as there’s a baseline amount of information you need to know in order to be part of this discussion and from that knowledge, you can create a beautiful conversation through its elaborate diction. Although it alienates some people from reading the paper, it is important to cater to your intended audience.

Through my work pertaining to the research essay I learned that the world is advancing faster than expected in the world of bioethics. Seen specifically by the recency of the quotes, I believe a new development in the world of gene editing is coming sooner than we believe.

Our November class debates highlighted the importance of being able to dispute counterclaims to reinforce your own arguments. By doing so, you not only acknowledge the opposing argument, but respectfully diminish it in favor of your own.

Also, the class has taught me how to locate appropriate sources that critically analyze the intendended point. Paired with our ability to evaluate their credibility, we were able to build a stable backbone of research for the paper.

Most importantly, the research essay projected has undoubtedly reignited my love for science and is probably the catalyst for my major change.

Near the end of my senior year, I felt very confused as to what I wanted to do in life. Throughout my academic career, I always felt as though I was just wandering, getting good grades yet never really caring about what I learned. However for the first time earlier that year, I was given the opportunity to choose a class, and that class ended up being AP Biology.

AP Biology taught me all about the wonders of life. From the most basic building blocks of life, to the complex behaviors of organisms in communities. I found myself consumed and interested year round. My teacher always kept the class engaged, largely contributing to my prolonged enjoyment.

So when she suggested that I remind her of a nurse, that thought stuck with me for a while. Could this finally be the career I enjoyed? I always loved science, and helping people wasn’t something I was a stranger to as I consider myself very empathetic. So up until the moment of submitting my college application, I believed nursing was the path for me. 

Then the doubt kicked in. 

Could I really be a nurse? Was this just going to turn into another fleeting admiration. Thus, I decided to apply as a Computer Science major in hopes of just getting paid regardless of my enjoyment of the topic. So as I entered college, I had almost became numb to the monotony. 

However, through the research essay project, I allowed myself to go deep into the world of science and encapsulate myself in information I actually cared about.  So rather than battling with my own feelings, I decided to realign myself with what I believe is a path I relate more to.

As for my Op-Ed, I toned down my speech in order to appeal to a broader audience, the general population of New York.

Through doing the Op-Ed I realized just how much people are willing to tolerate ongoing issues in their communities due to a lack of knowledge on the subject. Most people that volunteered in my survey did have a firm grasp on the root issues causing homelessness and even had their own hypothetical solutions to the matter that they were willing to share with me.

In  October, we focused on rhetorical situations, allowing me to communicate with the audience on a level deeper than the words presented to them, tying into our discussions on what defines language and how non verbal communication is a fundamental precursor to all language. So despite you reading the words being presented to you, I always intend to make you feel emotion beyond the screen, almost as if you can picture the excitement in which I transcribe this letter.