During this course I have learned there is in fact a great deal of work required, in writing. Throughout my lifetime, I have been required to write numerous essays and papers for various subjects, all requiring different styles and techniques. Before immersing myself in the writing process I would try and think of whom I am writing to and what I am writing about. I always assumed I was writing for the audience of my teacher. Writing an argumentative research paper is something I had yet to accomplish
Words: 795 - Pages: 4
Since I never been interested in reading I never really engaged with what I read about. It was not until last semester in my English 111 class that I started enjoying what I read by actually evaluating the text in further detail. Active reading means reading something in further detail by evaluating and analyzing the text in different ways then just re-reading the text. By doing this you establish more support in your assessment. This hands-on-way to read, by highlighting or writing in the margins
Words: 300 - Pages: 2
the authors of the texts were discussing began to resonate with me, to the point where I subconsciously could argue their thoughts and opinions with my own. Moreover, I learned that rhetorical engagement with your sources is essential because as a writer, you need to know the ins and outs of your sources. When you are able to do so, then your writing becomes stronger because you are able
Words: 685 - Pages: 3
When Nia handed Bobby that red balloon she was pretty much saying my life, my freedom, my love is all for you. I personally think it's her giving Bobby her innocents all around. I think she wants to be with him for the rest of her life because he is the father of Feather. This red balloon is a great symbol of love and having so much
Words: 656 - Pages: 3
Writing has never been my strong suit. In fact, even though I’m a junior in highschool, I still write like a middle schooler. I thought taking English Composition would be difficult for me, and although it wasn’t always easy, the class wasn’t as bad as I expected. English Composition improved my writing craft and the length of my papers. When I first started this class I didn’t have much of an idea on how to create a well-written paper. I’m still not at the level I would like to be, but I have improved
Words: 591 - Pages: 3
TRYING TO BECOME A BETTER WRITER At the beginning of my English 111 class, I was unsure of my writing skills for college, thus English 111, which is a writing class, was intimidating to me. I had been out of school for over thirty years, and my memory of my writing in high school is not so clear. So at the beginning of the year, Dr. Kennedy asked us what we wanted to get of our class this semester. It was not hard for me to say I wanted to improve my writing skills. The skills I learned in
Words: 1263 - Pages: 6
Dear Future Composition and Rhetoric II Student, Taking notes has never been my forte. I never know what to jot down and what to leave out. Chapter three of The Curious Researcher, author Bruce Ballenger demonstrates how to take good notes. From just “listening in” (Ballenger) and reading what I can understand, to “speaking up” (Ballenger). Listening in means to read the paragraphs several times and to see what really sparks my interest. Speaking up is to get me writing. What did I learn? What did
Words: 406 - Pages: 2
grammar and punctuation. You also have people to help guide you that are just a message or phone call away. Therefore, with these resources, a little time management, and a fair amount of self-discipline I feel more confident in my ability as a writer in this
Words: 281 - Pages: 2
Good writing is clear thinking made visible. A writer has to have a direction and vision. If they don’t, how will they be able to guide the reader? When these tools are in place it will help the direction of the writer and the intended message. As a matter of fact, Proulx’s metaphor of “digging is never done because the shovel scrapes at life itself” relates to good writing. Felt as though you learn as much by writing as by reading. Proulx was all about reading and researching the information that
Words: 277 - Pages: 2
Dear R.J. Palacio, I believe everyone in this world is given a voice. Everyone is able to express how they feel, whether it's negative or positive. with those voices you and I are able to make influential impacts on anyone we cross. Thankfully i'm able to say that your story has positively impacted me.This story connected to my younger self and made me realize something truly beautiful. Wonder helped me understand that although what I experienced was unfortunate, I can see the brighter side
Words: 542 - Pages: 3
