October 18th

  For the beginning half of the class today , we gathered in our research writing support groups to discuss about our extended outline. The day before, Koji, Takehiro, Izumi and I had got to together, as well as shared our outlines on google docs so I think we had a rather good head start. We already had our technological devices ready for working as a group, and decided to check, peer-edit each others work through sharing documents on google drive (Something I learned the previous semester).  We already are showing signs of excellent team work I think. I feel pretty confident about this group; we have an clear idea of how we are going to work as a group and motivation to improve our work as a team. 
  I`m a little worried about my essay though, because I don` t have a very solid thesis statement. My thesis statement is formed by basically two guideline questions, but i`m not very sure whether they fit together as one statement. I think through further research on the topic it would make things a little more clear and easier for me to work on. Hearing other`s presentations on the topics was a great way to get an image of what was to be addressed in the essays. The problems of the essay being to broad and vague came up, and it seemed like each of us had to keep our focusses narrower as well as more to the point. It is difficult still, trying to picture what each of our essays would be discussion,  but I think with further sharing and feedback from our members we would be able to clarify those doubts. Another thing I realised today, was that my argument needed to present some controversial ideas too, to strengthen my argument. Also, remembering from my first term lesson, I need to  keep in mind the importance of topic sentences. I tend to stray away from the main focus throughout the paragraph.   I am pretty excited about what I will be able to discover through researching and forming my ideas on technology and leadership communications. I hope that through the process I would be able to improve my essay writing skills as well as deepen my understanding on the topic.