Is Ignorance Really Bliss? (Skills to be Learned)

     During my semester in this class, I hope to learn a variety of skills by listening and completing the assignments given to me. I wish to gain all the knowledge I can from this class so that it serves me well, starting from the time I complete the course and so on...
     Let's talk about what can stop us from achieving these things. There is only one word that comes to mind: ignorance. If you don't know what ignorance is, then you are... well, ignorant. Of course, we all are ignorant to a certain degree; none of us are capable of learning (or gaining) absolute knowledge. So let's take it to a smaller level: English. Specifically English 1020. Theoretically, if I were to pass the class with an A+ and learn all of the knowledge that was offered to me in that specific course, I would no longer have ignorance (of English 1020, that is). Obviously, we know that literally speaking, that this is nearly impossible, if not completely. There are many factors that go into this: the books we obtained for the class, the students in the class, and, of course, the teacher him/herself. But for simplicity's sake, we will ignore this logic.
     Now, I reviewed the list of "skills to be gained" carefully, and found that there was one that I am unfamiliar with. Being able to write a thorough precis? (Don't be too hard on me, I'm not yet completely knowledgeable in English 1020.) I might be ignorant to this concept, but I will surely learn. Also, I would like to improve upon some of the skills mentioned on the list: rhetorical analysis, researched argument, avoid plagiarism, being able to expand on ideas, and develop my individual writing process. Notice, these skills have one thing in common. I picked these skills, not only because they are important, but also because I would like to become a better writer. You see, writing is a skill that is not just meant for authors, news paper editors, and etc. Writing is a form of communication. When a person can write effectively, he/she can inform another, if that person chooses to. You can entertain someone, make them laugh. You can persuade them to a certain side of an argument. Writing can be powerful; it is simply up to the writer him/herself.    
     
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