essay number 2

1. I am always seeking knowledge, and a goal of mine is to learn something new, all the time! I enjoy reading the Wall Street Journal because it exercises my brain. It allows me to know a little about everything. And If I continue this habit, I’ll eventually know a lot about everything. Prior to the Wall Street Journal, I have only read novels and magazines. It feels good to take interest in reading and learning from the newspaper.


2. The Wall Street Journal taught me how the economy of one nation can affect the entire world. Mass Media sources such as newspaper shows us how the world is connected by currency. From Japan to the United States, from sales to trade, the newspaper is the number one source of information to the world. I’ve learned big business and corporations control the wealth of a nation where millions of dollars are made and or loss everyday.


3. Compared to traditional textbook-based study and learning methods, reading the newspaper is a far better educational experience. The articles in the Wall Street Journal shows us how business is handled in the real-world, around the world. With traditional textbooks, we don’t have this outlook on the mass media. Like everyone else, I am furthering my education so I can get my hands on some big money, and The Wall Street Journal shows us how it is done.


4. The reading assignment has not changed my daily behavior or study habits. Since our class is at 1 p.m., I usually wake up early and get the reading done right before the quiz. I use this method partially because I procrastinate, but mostly because the information on the articles stay fresh in my mind. I use this method for every quiz or exam and it has worked out well. What I have noticed different about myself is my sudden interest in politics. Whether it is due to the election or the Wall Street Journal, I find myself glued into shows such as “Countdown with Keith Olberman.”


5. The weekly quizzes are a fairly effective way to measure what we’ve learned from the Wall Street Journal. It has enough core questions that determines if we’ve read it or not. But that is all it really determines. In my opinion, the set-up of the quiz lacks content. I suggest the quiz should only consist of three to four articles with at least three questions assigned to each article, opposed to having nine articles with only one question for each. Students would have to dig deeper and remember more than just key words in the articles.


6. To be honest, I am not likely to renew my subscription to The Wall Street Journal after this semester. Though I enjoy reading some articles, and expanding my knowledge, I’d rather watch TV. That might come off a little ignorant but I believe television teaches more than the newspaper. I’d rather learn by watching the Travel, History, and News channel. If the subscription to the Wall Street Journal is free, than it wouldn’t hurt to renew it.