What did I learn about writing, reading, and research?

I learned that writing does not just have to be for school. "All writing is social." We write everyday: texting, instant messaging, and even post-its. Many people oversee this because it's not tedious writing, it's fun! I also liked what Doug Brent had to say. He was all about making contact with another person. Behind everything we read there's another human being writing those words. And you need to want to research the topic - that's the only way to receive it.