Difficult: This section of reading was rather simple to understand, especially since the basics all relate to writing instructions which have been given in English class since elementary school. However, perhaps the only semi-confusing portion of reading in this section was the part about the difference between when to use "than" or "which". It sounds like for the majority of the time, than is usually preferable. Although I liked the example separate from the usual mathematics samples about the favorite math textbook, I would have liked more examples that did directly relate to mathematics and how each of these words would be applied to writing math.
Reflective: The comparisons in this chapter to everything that I have learned in English class for writing the common essay are extensive in this section of reading. The first part I made this connection was in the discussion about having an outline before beginning to write down anything. How many times have I heard a teacher suggest creating an outline to organize my thought before I began my paper? An even more simple connection was that of simply capitalizing the beginning of a sentence. Then, more importantly, word choice. Whether it's deciding between "than" or "which," this chapter emphasizes the importance of choosing the right words and constructing each sentence's structure correctly so that it reads well and makes sense.
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