Blog #3

This entry is due by October 2nd at midnight.

For this entry, please write about Essay #1 (the summary). What do you like about this type of writing? What do you not like? Did you like the article you summarized? Why or why not? What would you have done differently given the opportunity (which you have, of course, as you can rewrite your essays for higher grades)? What will you keep the same? Did you use any outside sources to guide you (OWL, friends, previous experience, the textbook, etc.)? How did these sources help or hurt your writing?

This type of writing is called a "reflection." It is an integral part of the writing process--one that is often overlooked in writing classes. REFLECT on your experiences to help you grow as a writer. Someone much wiser than I once said that those who do not know the past are doomed to repeat it. Likewise, an ability to know your past should help you improve.

Blog #2

This entry is due by September 27th at midnight.

I would like you to reflect on the writing diagnostic you wrote in class. Yes, this was several weeks ago (in fact, it was during the first week of class). Please write/think about your strengths and weaknesses as a writer. Just telling me what you want to improve upon is NOT sufficient. All of you have strengths as writers...what are they?

Was it hard for you to write this essay (the diagnostic)? Why? What would you do differently if you had the chance to do it over again? What would you do the same? Why? Do you enjoy writing? If so, what do you like? If not, what would help you enjoy it more? Do you like writing on the spot, or do you prefer taking more time? What do you do with that time, if you have more?