Shattered Glass

1. In the movie "Shattered Glass" there are several distinct steps that are incorporated into the overall data process. First, all the writers sit and discuss a topic that he/she would like to elaborate on. Next, the writer goes out and finds information by interviewing people to get the information. Next the information is fact checked and then published.

2. The character in the movie, Stephen Glass, is known for his quirky pieces that grabs everyone attention. He discusses conventions and hackers and always makes a great publication with his information. He takes notes and listens to what the people around him are saying and doing. He then forms these great pieces of literature with this factual information...or so everyone thought.

3. I think the ethical issue discussed in this paper is the validity of the information being published. Everyone knew he was a great writer and that he had a knack for finding these outlandish stories. Rather he fabricated the information and mislead his readers, coworkers, and himself.

My first draft

After receiving back each part of my research paper, I go back and look at what my teacher said and correct or write more to enhance the piece.I also have other people look over my writing because they will tell me when something doesn't make sense or I didn't explain an idea enough. I go one by one, each part of the overall paper and fix mistakes and add or delete information.

Lamott's Draft

I find it interesting that she deems the first draft "shitty". I think she has great wit and incorporates it well into her pieces. Lamott discusses that the first draft is the "down draft", just putting everything down on paper. The second draft is the "up draft" where you fix it up. Finally the third draft is the "dental draft", where you read the piece in depth in search of any mistakes, confusing sentences, or areas that do no go hand in hand with the paragraph above. Lamott states that all good writers write first drafts and this is the beginning of a beautifully articulated piece of literature. As a writer she indicated that you can't just jump into a paper and expect it to be great. A writer has ti sit down get everything out and then slowly dwindle out any sentences or words that do not compliment the piece. This is where the basis of the paper begins. Once a writer has gotten by this first stage then he/she will be able to write a compelling piece of literature.

"Covering"

I would have to say I probably cover the fact that I am much more outgoing then what most people assume. I am really quiet until someone gets to know me. I think this is because I am an only child and have always been around my family and they know how outgoing I am. In certain settings I am afraid to reveal that I am real outgoing because I am afraid of what some people may think.