How have I grown as a writer?
Mid-Term reflection
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Prior to this semester, I was a very structured writer. I typically wrote facts and had little elaboration. I followed a 5 paragraph format, with the average opening and closing paragraphs. Very boring. “My Dear Professor Presnull” letter, depicts what kind of writer I was at the beginning of the semester. I simply stated things instead of elaboration. For example I wrote, “I currently live in a home with my mom and older sister that overlooks the bay and New York City.” I could have described the view, and have gone in depth on how that view starts my day off the right way. I could have wrote how I feel when I step out onto my balcony in the morning and the chills I get from the breeze of the bay. I was a very simple writer at the beginning of the semester.
This semester has opened my eyes to what I can do with my writing. I am more analytical and think closely about details rather than just stating facts. I draw more of a picture for the audience. I try to make it as if the audience feels like they are personally involved in the story. One artifact that connects to my theme of growing through description was Studio 4 on rewriting the football essay. This was when I was thinking about writing in a new way. I read through the football essay and realized that it need much more life to it. It was similar to how I used to write, slightly boring. I added dialogue and much more description. I felt this would make it easier for the audience to relate and create a better image as well.
The second artifact that connects is commenting on my group’s Get Real drafts. For these comments I was also thinking about writing in a different way. I suggested for my groupmates to add dialogue to make the story more realistic and interesting. More visual descriptions of the characters involved in the story was a specific suggestion of mine. I suggested hook openings to grab the attention of the audience. I was able to visual what would improve a particular piece of writing.
The final artifact that pulls together my realization of a growth in description is my Get Real draft to my final product. I went from a simple story to a very in depth story. I created more visuals for my audience, which I believe enhanced the value of my story. This artifact is an example of when I was writing in a way I never had before.
I believe this particular learned skill will help me throughout the rest of the semester. I am more comfortable with using hook openings and dialogue throughout my writing. Knowing that not all assignments and courses will be lenient of hook openings and dialogue throughout the piece, I overall feel more confident when writing pieces that are more analytical as well. I am more confident with my writing although there are still many improvements that I can make. This improvement can also help me in my college career, because details are very vital in particular situations. Especially being a Communications major, it is important to be confident in what I am writing or saying.It is also important to be able to expand on a particular subject, rather than being too simple.
This semester has opened my eyes to what I can do with my writing. I am more analytical and think closely about details rather than just stating facts. I draw more of a picture for the audience. I try to make it as if the audience feels like they are personally involved in the story. One artifact that connects to my theme of growing through description was Studio 4 on rewriting the football essay. This was when I was thinking about writing in a new way. I read through the football essay and realized that it need much more life to it. It was similar to how I used to write, slightly boring. I added dialogue and much more description. I felt this would make it easier for the audience to relate and create a better image as well.
The second artifact that connects is commenting on my group’s Get Real drafts. For these comments I was also thinking about writing in a different way. I suggested for my groupmates to add dialogue to make the story more realistic and interesting. More visual descriptions of the characters involved in the story was a specific suggestion of mine. I suggested hook openings to grab the attention of the audience. I was able to visual what would improve a particular piece of writing.
The final artifact that pulls together my realization of a growth in description is my Get Real draft to my final product. I went from a simple story to a very in depth story. I created more visuals for my audience, which I believe enhanced the value of my story. This artifact is an example of when I was writing in a way I never had before.
I believe this particular learned skill will help me throughout the rest of the semester. I am more comfortable with using hook openings and dialogue throughout my writing. Knowing that not all assignments and courses will be lenient of hook openings and dialogue throughout the piece, I overall feel more confident when writing pieces that are more analytical as well. I am more confident with my writing although there are still many improvements that I can make. This improvement can also help me in my college career, because details are very vital in particular situations. Especially being a Communications major, it is important to be confident in what I am writing or saying.It is also important to be able to expand on a particular subject, rather than being too simple.