For your first blog assignment, I'd like you to consider your own writing process. Just what do you do when you write? How do you start? When do you start? What do you at subsequent stages? How does your approach to the writing process help or hinder your ability to write effectively (and on time)?
Check out the first three chapters of the Handbook. Is there anything there that can help you be a better writer? Or is the whole mess just a bunch of English teacher BS that you've heard a million times before? If you argue the latter, you'd better be ready to justify your claim. :-)
Bella Moore
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"All writing has a purpose, we write to explore our thoughts, express ourselves, entertain; record words and events; communicate with others; to persuade others to think or behave in certain ways." -The Little Seagull Handbook
In my opinion this is an excellent opening statement for this handbook. I think that the majority of, if not all true writers can say with confidence that they write to achieve one or more of the mentioned in the above quote. As far as my own writing process, I think it truly began late in my ninth grade year, when I was given a creative writing assignment. Because it the assignment was creative, I was given the freedom to explore a new world that I had the power of creating. In doing this, I was also able to explore my own thoughts and dive into the thoughts of the characters I created. Although this assignment was not at all the same thing as writing an organized essay, I found that the process of my writing stayed the same in both types of writing. Although, my love for creative writing perhaps did not transfer to essay writing, it certainly helped with how efficient and organized my writing was. My current style of writing normally lacks a traditional outline. I usually instead spend some time thinking about what to write and organize my ideas in my head before I actually begin. As far as becoming a better writer, I believe there is always room to be better in everything that one does. In most books that I read for school and in my free time, I find new ideas and new inspiration. I am looking forward to discovering what The Little Seagull Handbook can teach me, as well as my classmate's writing, and other books we are assigned to read.
Akil Goodridge
ReplyDelete8/26/13
ENG IO5
Blog #1
During the writing process, I like take break everything up into sections. As follows I tackle the sections in order: introduction/thesis, body, and then the conclusion. However before writing paragraphs, I jot down key points to get a general idea of what the paper will be about. Skipping around from section to section will only jumble up my ideas. Instead I follow a system which keeps all my thoughts organized and coherent. As soon as the professor assigns paper, I like to get a head start on the assignment the same day. If I procrastinate, my paper will lack the juicy and rich content of a college essay. In the Little Seagull I can learn a lot of key points which go into vivid detail about topics looked over in high school
Carson Bernard
ReplyDelete8/26/2013
ENG 105.4
Blog #1
Throughout high school I struggled with truly finding a consistent "groove" with writing essays, in other words, english has always been tough. One thing I did find helpful in my writing process was crating a bubble chart in the brainstorming stage. This would help me in deciding how to organize my body paragraphs, different quotes i might use, and the overall construction of the essay. Once I start drafting my essay I always spend time thinking of what would be the best hook (thesis statement) of all time for my introduction paragraph. Once I find that perfect entrance to the essay I move on to the body paragraphs. I found that in each essay of my high school career my teacher would find a sense of repetitiveness in each body. After i have finished my body paragraphs I move onto the conclusion where i repeat my thesis and give a brief overview of the whole essay. In The Little Seagull Handbook, I hope to learn more about more creative ways to avoid my repetitive body paragraphs and find different ways of concluding and introducing my essays.
Just what do I do when I write? I do just that. I write. I like to jump right in by giving a detailed background on my topic. If it’s a research based paper, then I gather any speck of detail I can find. This helps me to determine the parts that are important and the parts that are just fluff. With those important parts, I begin to form a rough outline for my paragraphs. Then I crank out the body of my writing and give a concluding summary. I like to begin this way because it gives me an excess of writing to work with. However, it is very rough. So I begin my revisions on this first draft and create a second draft. I reread this draft to catch grammar and spelling errors and also to be sure that I remained on topic. I repeat these steps until I have the paper that I want, or, in most cases, that my teacher wants. One problem with this is that I don’t give myself for brainstorming. Therefore, I don’t always have the best idea for a thesis. I hope that The Little Seagull Handbook will help me with this problem and also help me to become an overall better writer. Based on the first three chapters, I believe that it will be just the tool I need.
ReplyDeleteLindsay Snaer
ReplyDeleteBurns 8/26/13
English 105.4
Writing is a way to express opinion and feeling. When I write, I write from my heart. I write what I would say as if I were having a conversation in person with you. The first thing I do when I write is think about the question if there is one and brainstorm different ideas. I start out by just writing ideas down that come into my head. After I have some ideas written downI try to organize my ideas in a way that makes sense. I try to keep my focus on the main point of the question. I start writing out topic sentences for each of my different parts. Then I bullet points the details that will follow each part. After I have a solid outline, I start writing. I try to keep in mind what the purpose of the essay or writing assignment is and stick to that as best I can. Once I have completed a rough draft, i read over it. As I am reading over the rough draft, I check that my paragraph or multiple paragraphs makes sense. I make sure that my writing flows well and follows and a main point. Then I go back and check for grammer and spelling. When the rough draft is complete, I go back and write my final draft. I make sure my conclusion wraps up everything I said without being to repetitive. Whenever I am writing I also always try to include personal opinion. I definately learned ideas from the handbook to help my writing improve. The handbook will help to give my writing depth and make it feel more complete.
Peter Yoshida
ReplyDeleteBurns 8/26/13
English 105, Section 4
Blog Post 1
It is said, to quote a cliché’, opening up a novel is embarking on a journey to brand new worlds. Now writing for me, is not altogether different, sense a ‘movie’ plays in my head and I am ADHD. For examples when I wrote this I saw a figure at a desk, surrounded by darkness, typing. However when I am revising I see ‘words’ and not a ‘movie’. This cause several problems during the writing process, noticeably a change in medium (theoretically speaking) as the first few drafts are written in the context of a movie. Thus it is more about the ‘act’ than the words, in terms of what is written. The change in medium, i.e. ‘speaking’, also changes the perception of words, as words are words not people, thus can speak but not act. In summation the in-between step between the first drafts and later drafts require conversion, thus elongating the papers ‘time required’. On the token about revising improving my writing using the information provided by The Little Seagull would be proofreading. I often make one draft and barely edit anything. It is admittedly a result of pride, which needs to be overcome. The other would one is to not use. I enjoy cliché and naturally gravitate towards them. Now is there other ways the book, The Little Seagull, can help? Beside reinforcement? No, it is just from what I have seen a reiteration of previous ‘how to become a good writer’ books. Saying that, I have only read three chapters, there very well could be something more. There is my writing process at this time and it very well could change in a couple of years.
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ReplyDeleteSamantha Sygier
ReplyDeleteBurns 8/26/2013
English 105.4
Blog #1
My writing process all begins with one basic idea. I think of what exactly I wish to talk about and, following that, I think or research what information I can use to support my ideas. The supporting concepts I separate into different paragraphs, starting with the weakest statement and ending with the strongest. After knowing the basic topics of each paragraph and separating them by importance and strength, I start to write. I write everything that comes to mind, which can be both good as well as bad. Once I start writing my mind flows and I don’t stop writing until I have finished. By doing this I write more than I am supposed to on each paragraph, making it incoherent. Now, I am slowly learning to go over every sentence I have written and erase or change sentences that are repetitive or invalid statements. I proof read every draft I write; to be sure that everything is where it should be. With The Little Seagull Handbook I will learn how to focus my sentences to the topic as well as follow an order so that the paper flows. I also will find how to write to a specific audience and what tone to use with each. It will take time, but with practice and the help of the Handbook, I am sure that that my papers will improve greatly.
When I begin writing I like to start it off with a vanilla latte from Starbucks and a comfy setting. I usually ask myself many questions such as: What is my prompt? What do I want to achieve? Whom am I writing to? After I answer those questions I like to write anything that comes to mind, almost like word vomit. Once all my ideas are out in the open I start to plan my thesis. This is where I think "The Little Seagull Handbook" will come in handy for me. I always have a hard time narrowing down my thesis because I have so many ideas running through my head. So the this handbook will help me with organizing my thesis. When writing the body of the paper I like to make sure every paragraph blends together nicely. Making sure to use good transition words. When it comes down to the conclusion I like to summarize the paper, restate my thesis, and to tie up any loose ends. When I know I am all done I always make sure to hit the save button. I believe that "The Little Seagull Handbook" will help me understand the basics of writing a paper so I can become a better writer.
ReplyDeleteThere is no better feeling then reading over a completed essay, and seeing my hard work displayed as a finished product, but I have always found the construction of any piece of writing rather daunting. I have to admit that a huge part of my writing process consists of over analyzing and questioning my ability to complete the assignment to my personal standards. After I push myself to begin, the process becomes much more enjoyable. I like to start with a brief and rough outline. This helps me see the larger picture, instead of getting hung up on the details too early on in the process, (something that often negatively effects my efficiency and timeliness.) Next, I begin flushing out the opening paragraph and developing a thesis statement, taking my time, tweaking and refining the sentences and phrases to my liking. As I write the subsequent paragraphs, I use my opening paragraph as a home base, or roadmap to keep the body of my essay flowing in the right direction. After reading the first three chapters of "The Little Seagull Handbook," I do not find it to be "English teach BS" by any means. Although much of it I had heard before, I think the advice given is essential for every writer in order for them to develop their own method and style.
ReplyDeleteWell, the first thing I do before writing papers or reports is brainstorm ideas on the a range of topics that I would like to write about. After, I brainstormed ideas, I would start to narrow my decisions by just simply crossing out ideas till I came down to one good idea. From that one good idea I would start thinking about related topics, so I could start building my paragraphs for my essay about the topic. Then I would create topic sentences for each paragraph that related to my thesis statement. Then I would add my conclusion to the end of my outline, that basically support my thesis statement. My teachers would make us turn in an outline on what our papers would look like with topic sentence and support for each one. After they approved of my outline I would be able to start writing my paper. I would have to do three draft processes, turning in each one on time. If it wasn't on time I would lose a letter grade. So I made sure I turned in each draft on time.
ReplyDeleteAlexis Dryier
ReplyDelete8/26/13
ENG 105
When I write an essay, or any kind of paper for that matter, I always struggle. My problem is I never know where to begin. I start with a strong thesis statement, but then I veer off the topic causing me to become even more confused. I try to finish up the introductory paragraph then go on into the body, trying to use transition sentences and quotes to support the text. Finally I do the conclusion, and I don’t have a hard time writing that. I just sum up my thesis. My paper usually becomes repetitive, and I don’t know how to fix it. I try outlines, but that does not help me. I also tend to become lazy, and don’t end up reviewing my final essay. This is a habit I am not proud of. My approach to writing an essay does not help me; it makes matters worse. I hope in this class I learn how to become a better writer for the future. The Little Seagull Handbook will definitely help me succeed in writing. The topics it covers such as genre, tone, and audience, will give me a better sense about how to write an essay. All my problems will be solved once I know where my problem stems from.
I have my strong skills and many that I need to improve when writing essays and papers. When beginning the process of writing a paper, I always start strong by creating a thesis, researching new ideas, and I make a detailed outline. This helps me organize my information. Now begins the time when I start to struggle with my papers. I have trouble piecing everything together and making everything flow. I introduce my information and end with a creative thesis. Every body paragraph I try to reintroduce my information with a good topic sentence and support it completely. I edit my thesis as needed. Last, I write my conclusion. I summarize all of my information and my thesis. After my first draft is complete, I always revise my paper, trying to find and fix every wrong detail, and also have a parent, teacher, or friend do the same. I like to get different opinions on my work. I find that I often repeat myself and learn that I need to grab a thesaurus and fix some things. After I fix everything, I repeat the process until I feel confident in my work. Overall, I need to improve my writing skills and learn to write a better paper. I have read the first three chapters in “The Little Seagull Handbook,” and I feel that between the book, and my professor, I will greatly improve my writing.
ReplyDeleteMichael Mora Brenes
ReplyDeleteBurns 8/26/2013
English 105.4
Blog #1
About my writing process, I can say that I have a hard time when starting an essay because sometimes I know what I want to write about, but I don’t know how to develop my ideas. So first of all, what I do is to make sure I am in a good mood as well as try to find a source of inspiration before beginning, which can be listening to music or just watching a funny show. However, after I start I can do nothing else than just focus on my work. Everything has to be shut down and a quiet environment is needed in order to get concentrated and be able to organize all my ideas on the paper. Then, I make a list of points or situations I want to mention in my essay and a table of content, which I use as a guide when writing. Once I set up all the topics I want to talk about I usually take a short break in order to clear my mind. Then, I just develop all the ideas I had on mind and review them. Usually, I try to read it several times so I can make some changes and give it more sense. I have been using this technique for some years already and it really works well for me, it has even made me enjoy some more of my writing.
About the “The Little Seagull Handbook” I consider it is a very useful tool that all of us should keep in mind when writing. It explains very clear all the steps that need to be followed in order to make a good writing. As it says in one of his chapters:
“We rely on various processes to get from a blank page to a finished product”.
My writing process occurs in the same three steps. It all starts with the day the assignment is given. I will start over-analyzing the topic to find the most complicated subject to write on. Then, after I waste most of the time waiting because I already know what my topic is, I realize that I don't have enough information on the subject. In which case, I throw it all out. When I realize that it's the last minute, I put my music on and free-flow the first thing that comes to my mind. My writing process, I feel, hurts when it comes to time; however, the product in the end is -in my opinion- pretty good.
ReplyDeleteIn the Handbook, I feel that the best advice was in chapter two. The section on generating ideas spoke to me. Maybe this book isn't AS bad as I thought it would be.
To begin the writing process, I first find a spot that is very quite and has few distractions. Then I think about different things I would like to discuss in my writing and write them all down incase I need to refer back to them. The next step would be to do some research on my writing topic if it is needed and continue taking notes. Once all research is finished, I look over my notes and figure out what notes would be best to use in my writing. After, I typically divide them into the correct sections such as introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion, etc. With all of the information I have gathered I try to think of a strong thesis to grab the readers attention. Then I start writing away. Once finished writing the first draft I normally would take a small break and then return and reread it. I fix all the mistakes I find and let a someone else take a look at it and give me advice to make it the best it can be. Next, I look at everything they told me to change and if I think it will help out my writing, I make all the corrections. Once I am satisfied with my writing I think print it out and turn it in. Although I'm use to writing papers and such I still seem to struggle with a few elements. I find it hard to get everything to flow just right, coming up with good transitions, and having a strong conclusion. I'm very confident that this course and "The Little Seagull Handbook" will help my writing improve tremendously this semester. The first three chapters in the handbook have already gave me such good advice.
ReplyDeleteWhen writing anything from a poem to an essay I always start right into it. My brainstorming and ideas seem to flow better by just starting to write a draft. I tend to be able to ponder and fully invest myself into all stages of the writing process much simpler doing this, than if I were to first do an outline or a bubble chart. Another task I do when writing is I turn music on, it not only calms me but also inspires me when writing even if I have a prompt. No matter what the prompt is there will always be a song to match it in one way or another and further my thought process. All of what i do when I write I believe helps me far more than it hinders me. If you do not write with passion, inspiration, and determination then what's the point behind it? In every scenario dealing with writing I engulf myself in thoughts and ideas, diving right into the assignment or individual writing I find myself doing. After reading the first few chapters of The Little Seagull Handbook, I find myself realizing that there are always improvements that can be made to become an even better writer. Expanding my writing skills is going to involve making sure that I am more punctual in completing my works and more open-minded when listening to other's suggestions of how I can improve or further my writing skills. While I am comfortable and confident in my writing, I believe that there is always room for improvement, and that this class will help me to achieve some of my goals for improvement.
ReplyDeleteWhen I start writing I like to analyze the prompt first and mark down the key things and what I think I should really focus on throughout the paper. Then I begin with an opening paragraph with a clear focus and a thesis that tells the audience what the paper will be about. When I write a paper I like to finish the first draft in one sitting. This tends to keep me more focused and helps my paper stay on point. I try and make sure my body paragraphs have good evidence and explanations to back those up. I think The Little Seagull Handbook will help me add more depth and structure to my papers and help make me an overall better writer.
ReplyDeleteAaron Caputo
ReplyDelete8/26/13
English 105.4
I usually start all of my essays on the day that they are assigned. Before I even think about writing I do some brainstorming about the topic. Next, I like to figure out who my audience is. Once I figure out whom my audience is I can choose which tone I want to convey. Then I move to my thesis. Creating a thesis is the hardest part of the writing process for me. It takes me a while to get started, which makes the rest of my paper fall behind schedule. After I get my thesis just the way I want it, I like to have someone proofread it to see if it makes sense and it is easy to follow. This is when I start to form my outline, so my paper is organized and easy to follow. Then I like to start gathering information and quotes for my main point paragraphs and forming them into sentences. I also have a hard time forming topic sentences for my main point paragraphs. On the other hand, my transitions between paragraphs usually come easily. After I have my thesis and my body paragraphs formed I work on the introduction and the conclusion paragraphs. For my introduction I use a hook, state my thesis, and introduce my body paragraphs. For my conclusion I restate my thesis in a different way and leave the reader with an ending thought. I have other people read my draft and make corrections. I then make my own corrections and proofread my paper multiple times before I finalize it. The first three chapters of “the Little Seagull Handbook” are very helpful. It reinforced ideas that I have already learned but forgot about. It has helped me with writing so far and I believe the rest of the chapters will help me further.
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ReplyDeleteJadé Giordani
ReplyDeleteEnglish 105
Mr. Burns
8/27/13
Blog 1
Before I begin writing I like to write out an outline to help formulate my ideas, but I’m sure my ways will change with my enrollment in this English class and the help of the Little Seagull Handbook. Likewise, the Little Seagull Handbook believes outlines are extremely useful when writing papers. When describing my outline it looks more like a list with roman numerals on the left side of the paper. Next to those roman numerals I write or type the number of the paragraph and a main idea or topic sentence. Once I have my main idea, I then start to bullet point different pieces of evidence and ideas to support my topic sentence. After completing my outline, I then start to write my paper one paragraph at a time making sure to use the information I listed and more if needed. I am not the best proofreader, so I give a copy of my paper to someone I trust who can look for mistakes that I may have missed. I then go back to edit my paper making sure to proof read once more, and it is finally complete.
When I write a paper, I first like to sit down and assess what the topic is, and what exactly the assignment requires me to do. Once I have a solid idea of what I am suppose to write about, I break my paper up into 3 main sections. The first one is the introduction which will contain my thesis. My second section will have my body paragraphs. The last part will be my conclusion. After I have my 3 main sections written, I read over everything and try to add in transitions from paragraph to paragraph. Once that is done, I read over my entire paper looking for grammar and spelling errors or have somebody else look over. This is my step by step process when writing a paper.
ReplyDeleteSarah Shulman
ReplyDeleteENG 105
Professor Burns
Paragraph #1
Every person is different so every approach to writing is also different, when beginning any sort of writing project myself, whether it is a fifteen paged research paper or a forty paged creative writing portfolio, I take the time to organize the relative ideas on paper, expand those ideas, and bring them together to create the final product. Although most times when beginning the writing process feels like riding a rusty bike, peddle and peddle as hard as I like but I keep falling off and I’m not going anywhere. In order to really start anything I brainstorm on paper, ask myself questions and answer them, or I will do about a 5-minute stream of consciousness starting with the topic. Time is never really an issue except when there isn’t enough of it, which is normally the case because of the clear set of organized stages I set for myself. Starting with brainstorming about the general topic, beginning to gather a thesis by answering the main question(s) or creating one. After narrowing down the thesis by revising more then once I then create a list of main points that relate to the thesis and expand each, making a rough outline. Finally being able to roughly tie each point together and fill in the gaps, then I edit and revise that rough draft until I have a final paper. For many years I had the issue of not writing effectively because I was never organized from the beginning, instead I would dive in very quickly, rush through, and not really take the time to edit my own work. As for the way I write, which is word by word, is connected to my learning to love writing through poetry, short stories, and novels. I’ve learned to write with caution of word placement, and with a certain tone in mind. When I take the time to really stick to my “step-by-step” process my results are fairly successful, but like everyone my writing is flawed with grammatical errors, misspellings, lingering thoughts, and other English teacher’s nightmares. Whenever I do write, whatever I may be writing, I write for a reason and gathering passion for that reason knowing I can be more attentive to the writing when it is not only enjoyable, but in one way or another personal.
Dalia Lorenzo
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Writing Process
My strategy to write is blunt and fast. I do not take the steps needed to complete my thoughts, and ideas. My process of writing is to read the prompt over and over again. I at times make a very brief outline, and then I start typing. I am procrastinator of writing essays just because I do know that I am not well in putting words together. Most of the time, I just type and improvise as I go along, then turn it in. I do not take the time to simply read over my essays. I simply type the essays then I turn them in. I do think this writing seminar will help me be more careful of what I write, as well as take the proper procedure on making a good essay. The Little Seagull Handbook, would help me be more careful in my writing process, as it states the different steps to start a topic, is much more different then how I even think about the topic I am writing about. The Little Seagull Handbook has thorough steps that I understand and can use in the future.
To write an essay I end up procrastinating most of the time. I understand that this is definitely not the best strategy to approach a paper, but it helps me to take my time and brainstorm before I begin my writing. The brainstorming process for me is a lengthy one, but it helps me ultimately prepare to start the essay. while I do procrastinate, brainstorming helps me understand completely the subject I'm supposed to write about. While I procrastinate at the beginning of a paper, I am able to spread my work out and get it done in a timely fashion.
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ReplyDeleteEnglish 105
I am quiet sure my writing process is very easy to follow , being that English is my second language. One simple thing about the steps is that i have to drop every thing i'm doing in order to focus and keep my mind not thinking , relaxing , sleeping and meditating help me get through the first step in my writing . My agenda becomes putting pencil to paper and writing . Subsequently , every thing has to be ready for me to use , i never want to get up off my seat to sharpen my pencile or to get paper, that might get me distracted and throw me off balance . The next two steps are common to every one , brain storming and making it coherent . As I go through these procedures I try not to stop until I finish at least with the first draft. Once the first draft is done , the editing will be done at a different time . One unique thing about how I write is that I would rather scribble on that same paper than writing it on a different one for the purpose of editing. Soon after editing the grammar and the flow of the sentence, I go through proofreading to amend the mistakes I made . These are the three essay writing steps I use to write academic essays . Once I finish the essay , I type it into the computer and hope for the best.
When I write I start with writing a draft and in that draft I start out by thinking about the thesis or the purpose of my writing. I try to think of something clever, something that will draw attention of my reader. Once I figure out my purpose, I can now start to think about how to compose my body paragraph. So I start to brainstorm, this is also usually when I make a web on my paper so I can see the whole picture of what I’m working with. After a good forty five minutes of brainstorming, I usually have three good ideas that I can continue my body paragraph with in my draft. After I have my body pre-written, I can start to think about the conclusion of the paper. A conclusion is the big finale of the paper, so it has to be strong. So I usually start out by saying something sort of witty and then something about the paragraph itself. After I conclude my paper properly, I proof read it and then get a peer to proof read it also. After the proof reading is done, I revise my draft into my final paper by making the changes from the proof reading to my paper. This approach I take to writing has become second nature to me and therefore has made writing easy and efficient for me.
ReplyDeleteI actually write very fast. I just kind of jot down what I want to say and then write as quickly as I can. I took a look at the Handbook and read the firs three chapters. Honestly, I have tried all of those techniques, and they haven't worked for me, because I write under pressure. I don't know why, but my best writing comes from me writing as quickly as I can. So nothing in that book really can or will help me, become a better writer.
ReplyDeleteLet me try this again. Forget about that paragraph above/ This was the one I meant to write:
DeleteMy very own cool and unique writing style involves me first writing a draft very quickly, and then doubling back and editing my mistakes. I like to write my draft under pressure, because for some reason, that's when my best writing comes out. It's when I write quickly that I just say what comes to mind, and surprisingly, this has worked out for me on many occasions. But this is only how I write my drafts, and I like to go back and edit my work afterwards. When I go back and edit my work, I try to fix all of my mistakes all at once, but sometimes I'll go back twice if I have to. If it's a school assignment, I like to have a teacher look over it before I submit it in. Now I understand that this is completely the opposite of what the little Seagull Handbook tells us to do. However, I thought that the Little Seagull Handbook was "just a bunch of English teacher BS" that I've heard a million times before. Every English teacher that I've ever had has advised me to get organized and spend at least five minutes thinking about and drawing some diagram or something of what my paper is going to say. But this takes up time, time that I could be using to race through my rough draft.
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ReplyDeleteThe first thing I do when writing a paper is brainstorm enough to the point where I have a solid thesis statement. I’ll next usually break down each body paragraph and jot down my topic sentence along with a few key ideas. At times, I’ve had really good success with writing my body paragraphs before my introduction and conclusion paragraphs. It has really become something I do instinctively. When typing my essay and I’m in a groove, I wont stop. I usually will take a break after writing two body paragraphs and another after my third, then finish my essay by writing my introduction and conclusion. I think this strategy of writing a paper is effective for me because I’ve noticed I spend less time writing my introduction and conclusion as It is easier when you have your body paragraphs written.
DeleteAs their final act of launching me off into the world, my mother and father gave me a valuable piece of advice before leaving me to start my own journey at Ohio Wesleyan. They said "Speak up for yourself, and take full advantage of the resources available to you." Because I am an only child, I have always been asked what I want, and have never had to struggle to make my opinions known. I understood college would be very different from my life at home, and I decided it would be in my best interest to take their advice to heart. Later that same day, when I was completely on my own for the first time, I spoke with my advisor, Dr. Gamso about my future at OWU. I spoke with the director of admission, Alisha Couch and filled out an application for work study at the Marketing and Communications Office. I also stopped by Student Employment to fill out important paperwork, and finally, I made my way to the bookstore and purchased the last of my texts for the semester. As mundane as these errands might sound, I felt empowered that day. I understood the worth in my parent's words, and I knew in that moment that I would not only be able to survive college, but that I could thrive.
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ReplyDeleteOnce I get the essay topic that I am going to write about, I will start to think about how I am going to start a hook to draw readers' attention. Then I draft how my body paragraphs will look like in my head. The lack of vocabularies that I have makes writing a lot harder for me compare to other people in my class. But I try to write a well-organized essay, Express my ideas clearly to readers. I like to add my own experience into the essays that I write, because I feel like that way will appear more convincing to readers. Writing and reading are the biggest obstacles in my academic life so far, but I will never stop trying my best.
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