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Data Collection: I used the third method of attempting a close analysis on a couple of writing pieces I've completed over my freshmen year of college. I wanted to show a progression and comparison between the types of writing I've done in this class versus in other subjects and I learned that my approach and methodology differs depending on the topic.
Data Collection: I used the third method of attempting a close analysis on a couple of writing pieces I've completed over my freshmen year of college. I wanted to show a progression and comparison between the types of writing I've done in this class versus in other subjects and I learned that my approach and methodology differs depending on the topic.
Biographical Analysis of a Progressive Reformer - Discussion Post (AMH 2020)
This assignment focused heavily on compiling data and rephrasing facts into my own words and making them flow. Although I was able to complete it and get a good grade, I didn't enjoy it very much because I felt like there was little room for my own thoughts or opinions. Forms of writing that require me to only paraphrase and expand on the ideas of others is doable but not fruitful for me. However, it's important in situations like writing lab reports where there's no room for opinion.
Are Eyewitness Testimonies Accurate? - Discussion/Debate Post (PSY 2012)
This assignment was definitely similar to the previous one but I really enjoyed this because as I was researching and writing about my findings, I felt as though my mind was genuinely learning and absorbing the information. My favorite genre of essay has always been argumentative. When trying to persuade an audience I am most convincing when I am absolutely sure of the point I am trying to make. I would say these type of writing assignments were very easy for me to complete because partaking in a debate doesn’t feel like a chore for me. I enjoy expressing my ideas about the subject I’m passionate about and bouncing them off of other people. I do better articulating my thoughts on paper than saying them out loud in front of an audience. The exegience that produces some of my best writing would be ones that motivate collecting data from sources while also having the freedom to incorporate my opinion into the piece. Argumentative essays best fit the criteria especially in subjects that I’m passionate about like philosophy and psychology.
Transformation of the U.S. Economy (1930s-50s) - Paper (AMH 2020)
This was one of the more challenging papers I've had to write because it required compiling a lot of information from numerous sources and synthesizing it into supporting my thesis. It was very tedious but I was fairly satisfied with the outcome despite it taking a lot of effort on my part. Another thing that made it somewhat difficult was writing the introduction and conclusion. Condensing my ideas into a conclusion has always been one of my weaknesses because I feel like I can't articulate my points as well as I did in the body paragraphs. In a way, this could be a negative interpretation I have of a rule, prioritizing mentioning every single point I made in the body in the conclusion. Not only does it make my conclusions too descriptive, it also sounds like I'm repeating myself which I don't like. For this particular essay, I also felt as though each body paragraph was it's own separate prompt that I answered but it all connected nicely in the end. There was a sense of flow.
Vershawn Ashanti Young: Should Writers Use They Own English? - Response Piece (ENC 1101)
Out of all the assignments we’ve had to complete this semester, this one was probably my favorite. I found the topic to be very interesting and the question of whether or not students should be penalized for speaking their own vernacular in their writing was one that was mentally stimulating and fun to write about. I started by giving a brief explanation of the reading's background for the audience and then dove straight into stating my interpretation on Young's stance. The fact that I stayed honest to my thoughts while writing and didn't think about how the audience might judge my opinions helped me write freely and therefore allowed a sense of security in sharing my unfiltered opinion. The only critique I would make of this response is that I may have been too wordy in some of the sentences and let some of them run on for too long.
Literacy Narrative - Essay (ENC 1101)
I could confidently say that this literacy narrative is one my favorite pieces of writing I've produced because I learned that narratives are something I can do if I set my mind on it. One thing that I wasn't used to was not having to use any outside sources to write such a lengthy essay. It felt unnatural for me to just type away without considering the external but I think I enjoyed more because I was so free to write what I wanted. Also because it was such a personalized answer to the prompt, I was able to complete this assignment in two days and it felt like I was just having a conversation with someone. This reinforces Mike Rose's finding that students he analyzed who were not hampered by writer’s block utilized rules, but they were less rigid ones, and thus more appropriate to a complex process like writing. I followed a sttructure-like progression to maintain the flow and syntax of this essay but I also did not get caught up in restricting standards in the brainstorming process.
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