Introduction: A bit about Han

Hello Group A,
My name is Hannah Kastoryano. This is my third year at York taking Professional Writing (I'm obviously taking my time). I know that research is a pain, so it's going to be be nice to learn how to research in a fun environment (especially excited for the podcasts and these blog posts).

I love my program. When people ask me what I'm taking, it just puts a smile on my face to answer. Every class I'm in for Professional Writing makes me happy. I never dread going to my classes. I guess I'm lucky that I've found my passion, and truly enjoy school.

I can't say I've ever used RefWorks or Zotero.

The worst kind of research I've done was for my elective classes. Research is only enjoyable when you really like the topic you're researching. Women's Studies and Greek and Biblical Traditions were not too fun to research for. When I go off researching for my own knowledge (for a poem, book, or general knowledge) it's more worth my time, so I do it quickly. I find if I'm not engaged in the topic, the research is laborious.

I have absolutely no experience with radio stations or podcasting but I'm not scared to find out how to do it. I love being creative, so making it only 15 minutes should be the challenge, not finding out how to make it.

I tend to analyze advertising, anyway. Doing a 15 minute podcast on a topic I already have an opinion on makes my life easier, and makes writing a podcast much easier. I'm excited to find out how advertisers from the past compare to those making ads now.   (Under the Influence)

After just leaving my grammar class, putting my knowledge to good use will be fun. Teaching "my listeners" how to use semicolons will be hard, but interesting. (Grammar Girl)

Anyway, that's all about me and my introduction!