Homework #3

Bartholomae says that students must "invent the university" in reference to the fact that they must write from the perspective of a professional in that feild. Do not just regurgitate information, a good student thoroughly analyzes information and creates their own ideas through basic knowledge of material. To be considered an "insider", one must study and mimic the behaviors of those that interact in their desired social environment.
As for the readings, the piece about football socks was notably dry and far from entertaining. Bartholomae, however, acknowledges that the writer did their job and created an organized piece of writing. He perceives creativity as an intellectual way of being original. The second piece was much more captivating and easier to read, although the writer claims to lack creativity. Bartholomae praises the writer's ability to succesfully tell a story and fully describe an experience.