According to Gerald Graft and Cathy Birkenstien, writers should use the model of “entering the conversation” in their writing. What are the advantages of this model?

The advantages of using this model are that it will help have a better interaction and having a better conversation. To have a better understanding of using different phrases and using them in your everyday work or a thesis in your paper works. Sometimes as a new student or anyone in general we have trouble starting an essay or any kind of paperwork or trying to find a way to be involved with others and these advantages are a good way to have in mind.

The smart history videos on the schedule this week, discuss how learning to look at artwork help us analyze other situations. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

Yes, I agree that artwork helps you understand more and gives you a better visual of the scene. Artwork can be read and visualizes in different ways and understanding the artist’s point of you threw their artwork. It makes you think more and wonders about the artist’s meaning. It can also help you see things in a different way and get a better understanding of what’s happening in the photo or artwork.