Blog 7

Yes I think that there are both analytical and evaluative qualities to this paper because to come to a solid conclusion one must weight the different elements of an issue. Since out paper has to do with songs I think that this even more appropriate. First one must analyze the song into something that can be argued, concentrating on solid things like rhythm, lyrics, voice quality and other elements. By doing this, one can then go into evaluating this uses versus a criteria that one holds as a measurement of a good song. With this two steps accomplished, the writer can then weight back and forth about the question that he/she is trying to answer. If such steps are not taken appropriately, then any decision or conclusion that is arrived would just pre prejudicial and premature. I think this would be the mayor flaw in many exploratory essays: the writer does not do enough preparation within their essay to leave the reader satisfied with what they have to say at the ending of the essay. A writer must be methodical and deliberate with their writing or many elements will be neglected or down right omitted. However, while these elements are important one must remember the purpose of the essay and not divert into another essay type. To clarify, one has to try not to stray into an evaluative or an analytical paper. I think that I have had some problem in maintaining this focus at time with my previous papers; I will try to redirect the focus in my writing.