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Writing Process
There are many components involved in the writing process that are important to incorporate in your essay to make it a strong well constructed piece.
Knowledge about the writing process is needed in order to succeed. Without the proper the knowledge there will be no direction throughout the paper.
There are many different ways to write, but it is necessary to include in depth research, a strong thesis that pulls your audience into the paper, and
organizational skills to create a backbone for a strong complete essay. Research is the bulk of your essay. Throughout your essay it will be key to
making sure that your facts are not only reliable but also interesting and attract the reader. Compelling information is important to keep the reader
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You will spend less time searching for information and fixing any clutter. Efficiency is the main point of organization in a essay. Planning out your
essay leaves you with time that you can use on more productive things in your essay like proofreading. Creating an outline will help organize your
whole paper and keep track of what goes where making it a lot easier so then you only have to fill your paper with the information that you have
researched. Outlines are great for people who have trouble putting their words onto paper and can make the whole process go much smoother.
Organizing is not very difficult and in conclusion will help make your essay easier and faster to write. The goal of strong writing is that you use these
methods to set yourself up to succeed in your paper. These steps have been studied for years by professionals and if implemented correctly can be
very beneficial for one's paper. There are many different ways to go about the writing process but it is important to find what will work for you.
Without a proper foundation your paper is set up to fail. You might think these steps will take more time, but really in the end will only save you tons
that can be used on other parts of your essay to make it the best piece
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My Essay: The Writing Process
The Writing Process My writing process is very simple yet slightly confusing for those who need to be organized when writing. The process begins in
the classroom when the teacher assigns a essay and gives me a prompt. Then it begins to break down into the basic steps that the "typical person" takes
when writing. First, I examine the prompt and dissect it like a frog,taking out all the important and needed information. I check to see the topic of the
essay, all the requirements such as the length of the essay and the type of paper it needs to be. Once that is done I find the intended audience. Each of
these steps are essential to the type of evidence and quotes that will be used . It also helps me begin to start thinking about how I want to begin my
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Procrastination is the action of delaying or postponing something. This action has been my best friend and my worse enemy on several occasions
when writing papers. It has taught me that I can write a paper that should take 2 weeks in 2 hours and that I can take 2 weeks to write a paper that
should be done in 2 hours. Once the procrastination process is over I either look up articles relevant to the topic of the paper or I gather my
articles from class. I go through the articles and I underline/highlight any important information. I begin somewhat of a brainstorm process. This
process includes me taking out a sheet of paper separating it into sections. The sections are either beginning,middle,and end or paragraph
one,paragraph two ,paragraph three etc. I back track and I begin to eliminate the evidence. I keep three to four pieces of the evidence that will be
able to be expanded on the most. Based on that I decide what each paragraph or section will be about. On the piece of paper I write the topic under
each section based on where it needs to
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Reflective Essay: The Writing Process
"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." – – – Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Throughout the semester
I have had to write a number of essays using a variety of techniques. Before college, I would write assuming that the only reader, or audience, would
be my teacher. Composition helped me realize the many steps that are involved in the writing process from free writing to making a final copy. In
order to create a good paper you need organize your ideas. Also, I realize what needs to be in a essay and what doesn't. I have improved in my writing
but organization has been my problem, and even though I've made a progress. I still believe I have not fully...show more content...
I think it was a fun assignment to do because we got to advertise a product and give the details that we used. Using persuasive techniques has made
a changed in my writing because you can say something you said before and transfer it to your writing. One of the techniques I am going to use
through out college is talking to different types of audiences. Also, I am going to let others try to help me out with my writing so I can become a
better writer. Sure enough, I still need the help from others for me to be able to succeed in English 1302. All the assignments we did were helpful
for me to succeed in other courses because I have improved in my writing since we used different kinds of techniques. If we had more time I
would like more of the assignments of using different audiences because that's one of my weakness. If I had to retake this course with you again, I
would like more of the rhetoric because that exercise was my favorite. This skills are not only going make me succeed in college but also for life.
This course has shown me that I am capable of writing in a variety of manners and it has shown me that I am not as strong in some areas as I am in
others. This class introduced me to a variety of writing techniques, some worked and some did not. However, the experience and work with each skill
was very
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Essay About My Writing Process
1. What did you struggle the most with on this paper?
Writing is a tedious process which has a lot of challenges. When I was writing the paper, I faced a lot of problems. To begin with, getting started was
a challenge to me. I had to think what was the purpose of writing this paper and come up with the ideas to present in the paper. Coming up with the
introduction was somehow challenging. I had to ask myself, who will be my audience? Will my introduction catch the attention of my audience? Also,
coming up with the thesis statement was a challenge. I had to think of a thesis which had to concur with what I was presenting in my the paper.
Organization of my points was a challenge. I had to ensure that my paper had a flow of ideas that focused...show more content...
For instance, I realized that I have a problem with word choice. Therefore, I had to improve on my word choice. I had to proofread my work to check
for spelling, punctuation and grammatical mistakes.
4. What are your plans to improve your writing process for the next paper?
To improve my writing process, I will be reading widely. I will be reading novels, fictions, magazines, research papers and articles on the internet.
Extensive studying of literature will help me improve my language, creativity, and knowledge. Another way to improve in my writing is through
exposing my work to different scholars and peers for feedback. The comments from prominent writers will help me identify my area of weakness
and work to advance on them. Also, the feedback will give me courage and motivation to write more or even be a professional writer in my area of
study. Also, I will try to employ different methods of writing. For instance, I can do prewriting of my paper before writing the final paper. Note
taking is also another way that will help me to improve in my writing process. The notes will give me a hand to systematically and logically present
my ideas. Another way is to revise. I will go through all my previous papers and point out my past mistakes. Therefore, I can agree that I still have a
long way to improve my writing process. Through dedication, hard work and rigorous involvement, I will be far way
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My Writing Process
The ability to produce a good paper is one that comes with time. It is a meticulous process involving many elements, each requiring a great amount of
attention. Nevertheless, completing a great piece can be very satisfactory. The skill of writing can be carried over throughout your entire life, making it
a valuable ability to acquire.
There can be many interpretations of what good writing means to someone. However, I believe it means to deliver a topic while using your own
words. Being able to use the correct grammar and organization plays a significant role in this. Along with these abilities comes the little skills, such as
punctuation and spelling. Although having someone tell you that your writing is superb can be helpful, it's not necessary to find out whether it actually
is or not. You are able to identify that your writing is exceptional if you're able to clearly read and comprehend what you have written....show more
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I decided to take the action of enrolling in this preparatory writing class. My reasoning behind this is quite simple. I need to prepare myself for
producing papers at the college level. Therefore, the information learned will ease the load of work for college papers, and could even carry over
towards a job in the long–term future. My typical approach to writing for an assignment is to clearly portray a topic, while keeping the transition from
point to point as smooth as possible. With that being said, I feel that my greatest strength as a writer is being able to create an interesting paper no matter
the topic. Whether it is a topic that initially intrigues you or not, I believe in my ability to hook a reader into any type of paper. On the other hand,
the biggest downfall in my writing would be how I organize and sort topics out. I also struggle with the diversity in my word
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Essay about Self-Analysis of Writing Process
It's ENC 1101, Not knowing what to expect I entered the room with absolute fear, after all it was my first year of college. Although I've never been
quite fond of English in the past, I've always excelled in the subject. I had yet to work for my grade and no English course I had taken proved to be
a challenge through my eyes. I am a huge procrastinator, if not one of the biggest when it comes to assignments. I most likely wrote papers the night
before or the day of and still managed to average an "A" on all of them. This bad habit led me to believe that I was cheating myself. Throughout my
scholastic years I always had the mentality of asking "what could this class possibly teach me that I didn't already know?" I believed that my writing
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My professor told me that I needed to add that explanation or somehow incorporate it into the sentence that follows so the reader can understand
exactly what I am trying to convey. With that mentioned in mind I incorporated both elements and made a clear point. Another error of my writing
process was not having a clear and specific thesis statement. I would often combined to many thoughts and ideas all in one sentence, which made it
very difficult for readers to understand my main argument. For example, in my fourth essay about performance–enhancing drugs, my thesis "Athletes
are constantly recognizable to the public eye; their actions can affect the children and adults for whom they serve as role models, which is why many
athletes depend on the use of performance–enhancing drugs to better their performance," was very vague and was not the main focal point of the
essay which it should have been. In recent years prior, I never had any problems trying to convey my message or point. College was entirely a
different league. My professor suggested that I read other research papers to better understand how my thesis should sound and be constructed. My
professor then told me that I needed to add that explanation into the paragraph so the reader can understand exactly what I am trying to get across with
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The Importance Of Writing Process In Writing
After this semester I feel that I've not only developed into a better writer but also have grasped a better understanding of the writing process, which is
arguably most important; having a solid foundation for my writing technique is the key to writing well. Throughout middle school and high school, I
have always been told to use the "five paragraph format" when writing essays, but now that I'm in college, I understand that I have been limiting my
creativity and not expressing my opinions and ideas to their fullest extent. To be a good writer, I must put time and effort into my topic and fully
understand the main idea to write a satisfactory essay. So far, I feel as if I'm doing alright. `When I first begin the writing process I always start by
typing out the full story. Personally, I can't sit down and plan what I'm going to write about; formal drafting makes me feel as if I have writers'
block. Over the years I have taken bits and pieces of advice about my writing and incorporated those snippets of guidance and suggestions into what
my writing style is today. I don't think I'm a bad writer, but I could work on developing more of my essays into "A cakes."
In the narrative essay, I chose a topic that most of my peers could relate to and a topic that was very important to me personally. Being a new driver
is exciting, however, it also is potentially very dangerous, and I really wanted to capture that in my writing. Your feedback stated that I needed to use
more vivid
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Reflection On My Writing Skills
Reflection
My writing skills which I have worked on over the few months I have been in English 102 have changed quite a bit in my opinion. There are many
things which I have improved upon that were amongst my weaker writing skills when the year began. On the opposite side of that point, there are also
many things which I still need to improve upon if I want to truly elevate my writing to a level that I will be confident in. Finally, I have gained new
skills outside of writing from this class, particularly the activities which we did in class at various points throughout the year. These things all cumulate
together to give me an appreciation of English courses which I did not previously have.
Throughout this semester there are many skills that I have noticed have improved through the constant writing of essays for this class. The one
that I find most noticeable is a habit I had long struggled with which was essentially my tendency to be over necessarily wordy when writing my
essays. I believe that I was able to somewhat fix this subconsciously, just by knowing that I was no longer in high school, and could no longer get by
with just attempting to fill up my word count. I also believe I have greatly improved in my topic selection. In high school I would throw caution to
the wind and just pick whatever topic came to mind just in an effort to get it done. I have been much more calculated in college, and I believe that it
has helped me write better essays. While these were the
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Writing Process Essay
Consider how the writing process you read about in this class differs from the process you have used in the past. What specifically have you done in
the past compared to what you read about this week?
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The process that I have read about in this class differs a lot from the process I have used in the past in many different ways. I n the past when I was
given a writing assignment if research was needed I just found the basic information I needed and write the paper. After the readings this week I have
learned that there are few main questions and things you should always ask yourself before beginning your writing process. The first thing I learned
was to think about your readers, asking yourself what or how much they need to know...show more content...
A "fresh eye" is very important when reading a paper. It is during the editing phase that I will also reread the paper a few times to ensure that it flow
smoothly from one thought to another. I will also give my paper to other people (friend/coworker) to read so that I can get their valued input. While
all of this may seem quite tedious, it will help me write a great paper.
2. Which step in the writing process is the most difficult for you to complete? Why is it difficult?
In the writing process the step that I think would be the most difficult for me to complete would be drafting. Drafting is researching, crafting a thesis
statement, outlining, and documenting sources. In this phase of the paper majority of the work is done. In researching your paper you have to find
information on your topic, keep track of any paraphrases, summaries, and quotations along with their sources. Crafting your thesis statement, this is
one sentence that states your opinion on the subject and must be supported by your research. The thesis statement alone takes a lot of work because it
needs to be broad enough to include all the supporting points of your paper. In the outlining phase you will be using all the information you have
retrieved and form your paper. Documenting your sources is also very important in this stage because you need to make sure if you are using
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Essay My Thoughts on Writing
My Thoughts on Writing
The only thing I care about; the only thing I hope to get from this course, is some improvement in my ability to write what I think –– explain ideas and
feelings to other people. I don't give a damn about anything else, and so far I haven't been disappointed. At the beginning of the course I was informed
that we were going to be discussing exposition, which isn't so much a kind of writing as a purpose or attitude behind it. This purpose is to explore,
unfold, or develop an idea or issue. And the sense I've gotten from our discussion is that the attitude is one of intellectual honesty, of dedication to
learning something and reporting what's there , instead of protecting preconceived notions or projecting agendas...show more content...
A friend of mine has already graduated from a university, and she recently went through a whole crate of papers she wrote in the process. She told me
she couldn't remember what many of them were about; couldn't even remember writing most of them. We've talked about "themewriting"as something
written for and from a closed environment: a mini–universe apart from everyday life, with its own abbreviated rules, in which oversimplification is
acceptable. When I consider the sheer tonnage of the stuff that's written every midquarter and finals week around here, it sure seems that most of it is
intended to, deserves to, and does head right for the wastebasket immediately when it's of no further use in that universe: after it's recorded in the grade
book. "Commitment" is a term applied to solid exposition, and themewriting frequently lacks it.
Does anyone like to do this –– does it provide a warm, human, joyous feeling of having made contact and saying something Important? Or do we
just get comfortable doing it? Like being an accountant: is there a real sense of joy to be found in adding up columns of figures? There may be some
people who would tell me "sure, it's fun," but I think actually they're just feeling safe in a sort of half–sleep state which isn't exactly happy and may in
fact be miserable, but at least is stable. There may be a different kind of warmth, reserved for "a job well done," and "I might get a promotion," and
most especially: "I feel good
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The Writing Process After examining "Shitty First Drafts", by Anne Lamott, and "Write before Writing", by Donald M. Murray, each writing process
has some good prospects. Anne Lamott is a little crazy, but passionate writer that can really surprize you. In Anne Lamott 's article "Shitty First
Drafts", she believes that any writer should write a shitty first draft, and that's how anyone ends up with a better second draft and a "terrific third
draft" .Lamott declares in order to be good, the writer needs to first allow for the words and ideas to come flowing out without restriction. Donald M.
Murray, an English Professor, that has a differentwriting process, wrote an article " Write before Writing" . He explains, Students who are not...show
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It's saying you will have time to reread and use the information that pops out to you, and makes sense to keep in your essay, and discover some
writing you never knew you had. " I'd start writing without reining myself in....It was almost just typing, just making my fingers move. And the writing
would be terrible."(Lamott 2) There is no boundaries in your writing , so Lamott is saying to let all your craziness out on that paper.
Students don't always know what they are going to write about right away while writing an article or essay, some people just need to give it time.
Donald M. Murray claims in his article in "Write Before Writing", students should be told of the importance of prewriting. To do so students have to
understand the write before writing. Murray list 4 strategies in writing, there is Resistance, force, rehearsal for writing, and implications for teaching.
"Most writers need time to wait for the ideas to flow into your head for everything to make sense, some people call is procrastination or delay."
(Murray 375) Murray talks about the four pressures that move them forward, by increasing information – when the writer decides on a subject
understands the subject they are writing about, increasing
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The Writing Process Essay
The Writing Process
Writing a paper on the writing process is pretty hard. The writing process is different from one person to another. You come across questions like,
'What exactly is the writing process?'; and 'Must you follow one persons writing process if yours is different?'; This is where I came across the
answer to my questions, write however you wish to write. If one person likes free write first and another person likes to write a draft first, let them do
how they please.
The writing process is something that you figure out yourself as you go through school. I personally think that is why they make us take English for so
many years. Through the years, I found that some teachers forced you to write certain ways. I believe that...show more content...
I don't agree with him. The only way for someone to improve his or her writing is if a peer reads over it and explains what could be done to improve it.
In The Maker's Eye: Revising Your Own Manuscript, Murray says, 'Writers must learn to be their own worst enemy'; (Murray 87). He is trying to
say that when it comes to editing, you must be able to accept criticism from others and be suspicious of it. Just because they say that you should
rearrange that paragraph doesn't necessarily mean you have to. The way you wrote the paragraph could be in your own voice.
Your papers should be filled with your voice. Voice is what makes your writing personal. But your voice could be different depending on what you
write about. I would put a lot more of my feelings in a paper about food, than a paper about how the polar ice caps are melting.
Revising and rewriting a paper is a common step in the writing process. Personally, I think your paper would be crap if you skipped these steps but
I'm sure someone has done it before. Every writer has revised and rewritten a paper. Do you think that Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet in one
shot? I don't think so.
In conclusion, writing is up to the writer. If the writer decides to follow the formal writing process, then that's their choice. Nothing should be forced
when it comes to writing. Then the writer does not put out their best work possible. Thank you for reading my
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Reflection About My Writing Process
1.Process Reflection
From the first assignment to the last, I realized that my writing process has changed a lot. I usually write my papers in my room, whether on a desk
or on my bed. I did not organize my thoughts as eloquently as I should have. My ideas were more sporadic, and I did not give myself as much time to
write it out. In addition, I was more worried about the page limit rather than the content of my work. Similar to the other assignments, I did not start my
process with an outline. I went straight towards writing my paper without giving any structure, which did not help with the organization of my papers
in this class.
My writing process has changed by working in different environments, rather than in the same room or area. I think this has helped with helping me
focus in some environments that are louder or quieter than others. Also, I started my writing process with a clear outline of my ideas. This has helped
strengthen my paper, as well as lay out every idea without missing any points. For the assignments that required additional research,...show more
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The question about who the author is relates to most of the paper because I talk about his background and his experiences that make him a 'genius'. In
addition, I researched the category of music that he creates, which is known as avant–garde music. By knowing the type of genre, it has helped me to
know the purpose of his work, which is to inspire future composers that they should not be afraid with what they compose or produce. I focused on
why George Crumb is a reliable source where "Crumb's ethos is based on the fact that he has a lot of musical experience, with his parents both as
musicians and him attending three schools to get his Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate in Music" (Trombatore, Genius
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Writing Process : Reflective Essay
I have chosen to explore the "Writing Process" that I used while drafting my argumentative paper on sloths in the rainforest for this reflective essay.
I am choosing this topic and this particular essay because my writing process was a key component to the 'C' I made on the project and how my
failure in this particular area lead me to this grade. Looking back, I realized that the grade I received is a perfect reflection of the effort I put into the
writing process. I believe that I had the power to make an A if I would have slowed down and completed the essay the right way. From an outline all
the way to the final draft I will be reflecting on my paper and the journey I took to complete it.
All of my life, people have joked with me about going to law school because of my ability to win an argument about anything. So the second the
words "argumentative essay" left my professors lips I was ready. Thoughts immediately flooded my mind with ideas of how I could write the
perfect argument. Being a very impulsive person in and out of the classroom I didn't see any down sides to my hastiness and I believed that it was a
good thing, almost inspiration. I knew what my topic would be instantly and ideas raced through my mind about how I was going to convince the
audience. I was confident in myself and also in my topic, I believed I was born ready to write this argument. When I decided to write about the
rainforests and sloths I was overwhelmed with excitement. I have always had a
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How My Writing Has Changed Essay
My writing styles have changed drastically over the past four years of high school. This memo will explain how my writing has changed and how my
knowledge of writing has improved.
Aspects of My Writing during High School
During my English courses throughout high school, I learned many things from writing simple journals, research papers, and a single term paper.
During high school, I was laid back and procrastinated for much of my work. During the latter part of high school when I wrote my term paper my
senior year, I found out that working a little every night writing a few paragraphs helped me out greatly. I was not just throwing something together just
to get the grade and the paper finished. I spent time on the paper and...show more content...
I do this so the information is true, and also in order from which events have occurred. When I wrote my term paper my senior year I was well
organized. I was required to write about an event in history. I chose India Uprising of 1877 as the topic of my paper. This topic was not interesting at
all, but I chose to write about it. When I finished writing my thesis and outline, I wrote note cards about the different topics, which allowed me to
gather all my information and organize it in which different events occurred. When I was finished with the paper, it sounded and read consistently and
it all flowed together.
How These Experiences Prepared Me for College Writing
I have written many different types of papers for all of my classes throughout high school. For my science classes, I have written several labs in the
form of essays. Writing the essays was different for me because I did not really know that science had much to do with writing. It took me a while to
gather all the information I needed to finish my lab assignments. Writing lab reports will definitely help me in my science courses in the next four years.
The journals I have written came from my four years of high school English. Everyday I came to class there would be a topic on the board. I took five
minutes each day to write about the given topic. It was brainstorming and giving our input on whatever the topic was. I think
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I never begin a paper without a plan. I am all about structure; I like to visualize the format of my paper before actually writing it. I go over the
content and the distribution of the information and separate the topics into paragraphs in my mind. I need to be neat and organized so I try to be as
straightforward as possible so that I do not write too much or too little. My head is like a filing cabinet, I put certain information into certain folders
and those folders become paragraphs. As a visual learner, this is the creative process to mywriting. I approach the paper with the desire and urgency to
make it as neat and concise as possible.
Writing scares me. I believe that is why I appreciated my English teacher's lessons
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Reflection On My Writing Process
My writing looks like the game Tetris – I write according to how my ideas flow from my head to my paper. The English 1010 lessons are designed to
impact my writing processes and since being in the course I have realized the importance of the process while preparing the paper. While I knew that
practice and revisions were important to the writing process, the ideas of writing as inherently collaborative or as an extension of technology were
not concepts that I had considered at length. For the assignment, I chose to record myself and reflect on my process. The observation of my writing
process and decisions took place in an awkward way. I began sitting at my desk in my dorm with a black ink pen, wide–ruled paper, and the prompt of
my essay. It took a good bit of time for the process to begin – all the distractions had to run out, frequent checks on social media, quick trip to the
snack machine, and responding to text messages. Finally, it was time to start. I can begin. "Ok, outline" I said to myself. "What's your main point?"
And so, I started, pen to paper, writing the three main ideas I knew I wanted to cover in the paper. I did discover, however, that I scratch my head
while I am thinking and as I write I would catch myself reading aloud.
Following the outline process, I decided to start typing the rough draft. I first started my introduction giving the audience an idea of what the essay
will be about. I did not know entirely what I wanted the audience to know so I found myself typing and deleting a lot. I decided to divide the essay
in proportions to what I want to explain. I chose to discuss improvements, changes, and goals for the following semester. I noticed I then spent five
minutes staring at how I was going to start the explanation. This could be for two reasons – perhaps I needed a break from writing or perhaps I did not
take enough time planning. I honestly did not know. I eventually figured out how to gather the information to begin the paper.
After typing for fifteen minutes, I realized I repeatedly reviewed the previous typed words constantly. I stopped for a few minutes and reread my
entire paper out loud to myself. I was not loud more like soft spoken. The practice allowed me to
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Reflective Essay About My Writing Process
I have improved very much in my writing process over this semester. I have grown as a writer in each writing process step such as prewriting,
drafting, revising and editing, and overall. Outlining, writing a good thesis, getting peer reviewed, and giving myself plenty of time to finish a paper
are new strengths that I have learned over the semester. I will reflect on all the topics in the writing process and my growth in argumentation essays.
In fact, my previous attitude and feelings about writing was that I disliked it, and I knew that it was a weakness of mine. Now, I feel that I can write a
strong argumentation essay. I have the sense that I have progressed a considerable amount from my first essay to my last. I have finally learned the
importance of prewriting. I used to just jump straight into the essay without planning, but now I plan my steps using an outline. Outlining has many
benefits. It helped me...show more content...
This semester I have become exceptional at writing strong and clear thesis statements. I have learned that you have a good thesis statement when it
clearly and specifically expresses your opinion of the matter and helps control the ideas in the paper. Good thesis statements are what helps build a
paper. In my first paper, my thesis statement was weak and unclear. It says, "The man of nature is good." It was clear, but it did not have support to
back the statement up. Indeed, I have improved very much in writing my thesis statement. My next thesis statement supported my idea and backed it
up. It said, "The war in Afghanistan performed by the American military is considered a "just war." This is considered a "just war," because the United
States government ordered the attack, the al–Qaeda attacked the United States first, and most people had the right intention when fighting." It helped
me control the central idea for the rest of my paper. Writing a clear thesis statement is key to a clear
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Essay On My Writing Process
What identifies me as a writer consist of how I work with my writing process. Basically I prepare myself with notes and additional information before
I write my paper so it would not be confusing at all. I also go through multiple strategies or steps to write different papers that consist of the majority of
typing, distractions, and how I concentrated. My writing process is summarized by three pictures, the first one is a computer screen with in blank
besides on line, a boy distracting a girl from reading a book with an airplane, and a person driving into the sunset. These help me most of the time by
getting my paper done within a few hours but that takes a lot of effort especially with what types of distractions, how focused I am and if I
motivated to type. Although, typing is really easy sometimes my ideas make it a difficult task base on if I'm motivated to do it. Before typing I
prepare notes and get organizer in order for the paper to become a smooth transaction. Usually, I am staring at a blank computer screen because I have
lost my train of thought. Eventually, after looking over my notes and the assignment, I figure out my next step to actually type or continue to type. In
short, what identifies me as a write and my process is to make some times where my mind goes blank...show more content...
When I take homework home, I tend to get distracted by my family and especially my phone because of the loudness I encounter and the phone
lighting up. Sometimes I even get frustrated and lose my focus. After calming down and looking through my notes from distractions it's a drive
toward a relaxing sunset. The is what usually happens and I get a good paper. Sometimes distractions are a good thing for me because they help
improve my paper and ideas to my my focus stay longer and make me actually get my paper done. My writing process improves by having certain
distractions to keep my focused long and
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  • 1. Writing Process There are many components involved in the writing process that are important to incorporate in your essay to make it a strong well constructed piece. Knowledge about the writing process is needed in order to succeed. Without the proper the knowledge there will be no direction throughout the paper. There are many different ways to write, but it is necessary to include in depth research, a strong thesis that pulls your audience into the paper, and organizational skills to create a backbone for a strong complete essay. Research is the bulk of your essay. Throughout your essay it will be key to making sure that your facts are not only reliable but also interesting and attract the reader. Compelling information is important to keep the reader attracted...show more content... You will spend less time searching for information and fixing any clutter. Efficiency is the main point of organization in a essay. Planning out your essay leaves you with time that you can use on more productive things in your essay like proofreading. Creating an outline will help organize your whole paper and keep track of what goes where making it a lot easier so then you only have to fill your paper with the information that you have researched. Outlines are great for people who have trouble putting their words onto paper and can make the whole process go much smoother. Organizing is not very difficult and in conclusion will help make your essay easier and faster to write. The goal of strong writing is that you use these methods to set yourself up to succeed in your paper. These steps have been studied for years by professionals and if implemented correctly can be very beneficial for one's paper. There are many different ways to go about the writing process but it is important to find what will work for you. Without a proper foundation your paper is set up to fail. You might think these steps will take more time, but really in the end will only save you tons that can be used on other parts of your essay to make it the best piece Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 2. My Essay: The Writing Process The Writing Process My writing process is very simple yet slightly confusing for those who need to be organized when writing. The process begins in the classroom when the teacher assigns a essay and gives me a prompt. Then it begins to break down into the basic steps that the "typical person" takes when writing. First, I examine the prompt and dissect it like a frog,taking out all the important and needed information. I check to see the topic of the essay, all the requirements such as the length of the essay and the type of paper it needs to be. Once that is done I find the intended audience. Each of these steps are essential to the type of evidence and quotes that will be used . It also helps me begin to start thinking about how I want to begin my essay and structure it....show more content... Procrastination is the action of delaying or postponing something. This action has been my best friend and my worse enemy on several occasions when writing papers. It has taught me that I can write a paper that should take 2 weeks in 2 hours and that I can take 2 weeks to write a paper that should be done in 2 hours. Once the procrastination process is over I either look up articles relevant to the topic of the paper or I gather my articles from class. I go through the articles and I underline/highlight any important information. I begin somewhat of a brainstorm process. This process includes me taking out a sheet of paper separating it into sections. The sections are either beginning,middle,and end or paragraph one,paragraph two ,paragraph three etc. I back track and I begin to eliminate the evidence. I keep three to four pieces of the evidence that will be able to be expanded on the most. Based on that I decide what each paragraph or section will be about. On the piece of paper I write the topic under each section based on where it needs to Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 3. Reflective Essay: The Writing Process "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." – – – Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Throughout the semester I have had to write a number of essays using a variety of techniques. Before college, I would write assuming that the only reader, or audience, would be my teacher. Composition helped me realize the many steps that are involved in the writing process from free writing to making a final copy. In order to create a good paper you need organize your ideas. Also, I realize what needs to be in a essay and what doesn't. I have improved in my writing but organization has been my problem, and even though I've made a progress. I still believe I have not fully...show more content... I think it was a fun assignment to do because we got to advertise a product and give the details that we used. Using persuasive techniques has made a changed in my writing because you can say something you said before and transfer it to your writing. One of the techniques I am going to use through out college is talking to different types of audiences. Also, I am going to let others try to help me out with my writing so I can become a better writer. Sure enough, I still need the help from others for me to be able to succeed in English 1302. All the assignments we did were helpful for me to succeed in other courses because I have improved in my writing since we used different kinds of techniques. If we had more time I would like more of the assignments of using different audiences because that's one of my weakness. If I had to retake this course with you again, I would like more of the rhetoric because that exercise was my favorite. This skills are not only going make me succeed in college but also for life. This course has shown me that I am capable of writing in a variety of manners and it has shown me that I am not as strong in some areas as I am in others. This class introduced me to a variety of writing techniques, some worked and some did not. However, the experience and work with each skill was very Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 4. Essay About My Writing Process 1. What did you struggle the most with on this paper? Writing is a tedious process which has a lot of challenges. When I was writing the paper, I faced a lot of problems. To begin with, getting started was a challenge to me. I had to think what was the purpose of writing this paper and come up with the ideas to present in the paper. Coming up with the introduction was somehow challenging. I had to ask myself, who will be my audience? Will my introduction catch the attention of my audience? Also, coming up with the thesis statement was a challenge. I had to think of a thesis which had to concur with what I was presenting in my the paper. Organization of my points was a challenge. I had to ensure that my paper had a flow of ideas that focused...show more content... For instance, I realized that I have a problem with word choice. Therefore, I had to improve on my word choice. I had to proofread my work to check for spelling, punctuation and grammatical mistakes. 4. What are your plans to improve your writing process for the next paper? To improve my writing process, I will be reading widely. I will be reading novels, fictions, magazines, research papers and articles on the internet. Extensive studying of literature will help me improve my language, creativity, and knowledge. Another way to improve in my writing is through exposing my work to different scholars and peers for feedback. The comments from prominent writers will help me identify my area of weakness and work to advance on them. Also, the feedback will give me courage and motivation to write more or even be a professional writer in my area of study. Also, I will try to employ different methods of writing. For instance, I can do prewriting of my paper before writing the final paper. Note taking is also another way that will help me to improve in my writing process. The notes will give me a hand to systematically and logically present my ideas. Another way is to revise. I will go through all my previous papers and point out my past mistakes. Therefore, I can agree that I still have a long way to improve my writing process. Through dedication, hard work and rigorous involvement, I will be far way Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 5. My Writing Process The ability to produce a good paper is one that comes with time. It is a meticulous process involving many elements, each requiring a great amount of attention. Nevertheless, completing a great piece can be very satisfactory. The skill of writing can be carried over throughout your entire life, making it a valuable ability to acquire. There can be many interpretations of what good writing means to someone. However, I believe it means to deliver a topic while using your own words. Being able to use the correct grammar and organization plays a significant role in this. Along with these abilities comes the little skills, such as punctuation and spelling. Although having someone tell you that your writing is superb can be helpful, it's not necessary to find out whether it actually is or not. You are able to identify that your writing is exceptional if you're able to clearly read and comprehend what you have written....show more content... I decided to take the action of enrolling in this preparatory writing class. My reasoning behind this is quite simple. I need to prepare myself for producing papers at the college level. Therefore, the information learned will ease the load of work for college papers, and could even carry over towards a job in the long–term future. My typical approach to writing for an assignment is to clearly portray a topic, while keeping the transition from point to point as smooth as possible. With that being said, I feel that my greatest strength as a writer is being able to create an interesting paper no matter the topic. Whether it is a topic that initially intrigues you or not, I believe in my ability to hook a reader into any type of paper. On the other hand, the biggest downfall in my writing would be how I organize and sort topics out. I also struggle with the diversity in my word Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 6. Essay about Self-Analysis of Writing Process It's ENC 1101, Not knowing what to expect I entered the room with absolute fear, after all it was my first year of college. Although I've never been quite fond of English in the past, I've always excelled in the subject. I had yet to work for my grade and no English course I had taken proved to be a challenge through my eyes. I am a huge procrastinator, if not one of the biggest when it comes to assignments. I most likely wrote papers the night before or the day of and still managed to average an "A" on all of them. This bad habit led me to believe that I was cheating myself. Throughout my scholastic years I always had the mentality of asking "what could this class possibly teach me that I didn't already know?" I believed that my writing ...show more content... My professor told me that I needed to add that explanation or somehow incorporate it into the sentence that follows so the reader can understand exactly what I am trying to convey. With that mentioned in mind I incorporated both elements and made a clear point. Another error of my writing process was not having a clear and specific thesis statement. I would often combined to many thoughts and ideas all in one sentence, which made it very difficult for readers to understand my main argument. For example, in my fourth essay about performance–enhancing drugs, my thesis "Athletes are constantly recognizable to the public eye; their actions can affect the children and adults for whom they serve as role models, which is why many athletes depend on the use of performance–enhancing drugs to better their performance," was very vague and was not the main focal point of the essay which it should have been. In recent years prior, I never had any problems trying to convey my message or point. College was entirely a different league. My professor suggested that I read other research papers to better understand how my thesis should sound and be constructed. My professor then told me that I needed to add that explanation into the paragraph so the reader can understand exactly what I am trying to get across with Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 7. The Importance Of Writing Process In Writing After this semester I feel that I've not only developed into a better writer but also have grasped a better understanding of the writing process, which is arguably most important; having a solid foundation for my writing technique is the key to writing well. Throughout middle school and high school, I have always been told to use the "five paragraph format" when writing essays, but now that I'm in college, I understand that I have been limiting my creativity and not expressing my opinions and ideas to their fullest extent. To be a good writer, I must put time and effort into my topic and fully understand the main idea to write a satisfactory essay. So far, I feel as if I'm doing alright. `When I first begin the writing process I always start by typing out the full story. Personally, I can't sit down and plan what I'm going to write about; formal drafting makes me feel as if I have writers' block. Over the years I have taken bits and pieces of advice about my writing and incorporated those snippets of guidance and suggestions into what my writing style is today. I don't think I'm a bad writer, but I could work on developing more of my essays into "A cakes." In the narrative essay, I chose a topic that most of my peers could relate to and a topic that was very important to me personally. Being a new driver is exciting, however, it also is potentially very dangerous, and I really wanted to capture that in my writing. Your feedback stated that I needed to use more vivid Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 8. Reflection On My Writing Skills Reflection My writing skills which I have worked on over the few months I have been in English 102 have changed quite a bit in my opinion. There are many things which I have improved upon that were amongst my weaker writing skills when the year began. On the opposite side of that point, there are also many things which I still need to improve upon if I want to truly elevate my writing to a level that I will be confident in. Finally, I have gained new skills outside of writing from this class, particularly the activities which we did in class at various points throughout the year. These things all cumulate together to give me an appreciation of English courses which I did not previously have. Throughout this semester there are many skills that I have noticed have improved through the constant writing of essays for this class. The one that I find most noticeable is a habit I had long struggled with which was essentially my tendency to be over necessarily wordy when writing my essays. I believe that I was able to somewhat fix this subconsciously, just by knowing that I was no longer in high school, and could no longer get by with just attempting to fill up my word count. I also believe I have greatly improved in my topic selection. In high school I would throw caution to the wind and just pick whatever topic came to mind just in an effort to get it done. I have been much more calculated in college, and I believe that it has helped me write better essays. While these were the Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 9. Writing Process Essay Consider how the writing process you read about in this class differs from the process you have used in the past. What specifically have you done in the past compared to what you read about this week? . The process that I have read about in this class differs a lot from the process I have used in the past in many different ways. I n the past when I was given a writing assignment if research was needed I just found the basic information I needed and write the paper. After the readings this week I have learned that there are few main questions and things you should always ask yourself before beginning your writing process. The first thing I learned was to think about your readers, asking yourself what or how much they need to know...show more content... A "fresh eye" is very important when reading a paper. It is during the editing phase that I will also reread the paper a few times to ensure that it flow smoothly from one thought to another. I will also give my paper to other people (friend/coworker) to read so that I can get their valued input. While all of this may seem quite tedious, it will help me write a great paper. 2. Which step in the writing process is the most difficult for you to complete? Why is it difficult? In the writing process the step that I think would be the most difficult for me to complete would be drafting. Drafting is researching, crafting a thesis statement, outlining, and documenting sources. In this phase of the paper majority of the work is done. In researching your paper you have to find information on your topic, keep track of any paraphrases, summaries, and quotations along with their sources. Crafting your thesis statement, this is one sentence that states your opinion on the subject and must be supported by your research. The thesis statement alone takes a lot of work because it needs to be broad enough to include all the supporting points of your paper. In the outlining phase you will be using all the information you have retrieved and form your paper. Documenting your sources is also very important in this stage because you need to make sure if you are using Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 10. Essay My Thoughts on Writing My Thoughts on Writing The only thing I care about; the only thing I hope to get from this course, is some improvement in my ability to write what I think –– explain ideas and feelings to other people. I don't give a damn about anything else, and so far I haven't been disappointed. At the beginning of the course I was informed that we were going to be discussing exposition, which isn't so much a kind of writing as a purpose or attitude behind it. This purpose is to explore, unfold, or develop an idea or issue. And the sense I've gotten from our discussion is that the attitude is one of intellectual honesty, of dedication to learning something and reporting what's there , instead of protecting preconceived notions or projecting agendas...show more content... A friend of mine has already graduated from a university, and she recently went through a whole crate of papers she wrote in the process. She told me she couldn't remember what many of them were about; couldn't even remember writing most of them. We've talked about "themewriting"as something written for and from a closed environment: a mini–universe apart from everyday life, with its own abbreviated rules, in which oversimplification is acceptable. When I consider the sheer tonnage of the stuff that's written every midquarter and finals week around here, it sure seems that most of it is intended to, deserves to, and does head right for the wastebasket immediately when it's of no further use in that universe: after it's recorded in the grade book. "Commitment" is a term applied to solid exposition, and themewriting frequently lacks it. Does anyone like to do this –– does it provide a warm, human, joyous feeling of having made contact and saying something Important? Or do we just get comfortable doing it? Like being an accountant: is there a real sense of joy to be found in adding up columns of figures? There may be some people who would tell me "sure, it's fun," but I think actually they're just feeling safe in a sort of half–sleep state which isn't exactly happy and may in fact be miserable, but at least is stable. There may be a different kind of warmth, reserved for "a job well done," and "I might get a promotion," and most especially: "I feel good Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 11. The Writing Process After examining "Shitty First Drafts", by Anne Lamott, and "Write before Writing", by Donald M. Murray, each writing process has some good prospects. Anne Lamott is a little crazy, but passionate writer that can really surprize you. In Anne Lamott 's article "Shitty First Drafts", she believes that any writer should write a shitty first draft, and that's how anyone ends up with a better second draft and a "terrific third draft" .Lamott declares in order to be good, the writer needs to first allow for the words and ideas to come flowing out without restriction. Donald M. Murray, an English Professor, that has a differentwriting process, wrote an article " Write before Writing" . He explains, Students who are not...show more content... It's saying you will have time to reread and use the information that pops out to you, and makes sense to keep in your essay, and discover some writing you never knew you had. " I'd start writing without reining myself in....It was almost just typing, just making my fingers move. And the writing would be terrible."(Lamott 2) There is no boundaries in your writing , so Lamott is saying to let all your craziness out on that paper. Students don't always know what they are going to write about right away while writing an article or essay, some people just need to give it time. Donald M. Murray claims in his article in "Write Before Writing", students should be told of the importance of prewriting. To do so students have to understand the write before writing. Murray list 4 strategies in writing, there is Resistance, force, rehearsal for writing, and implications for teaching. "Most writers need time to wait for the ideas to flow into your head for everything to make sense, some people call is procrastination or delay." (Murray 375) Murray talks about the four pressures that move them forward, by increasing information – when the writer decides on a subject understands the subject they are writing about, increasing Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 12. The Writing Process Essay The Writing Process Writing a paper on the writing process is pretty hard. The writing process is different from one person to another. You come across questions like, 'What exactly is the writing process?'; and 'Must you follow one persons writing process if yours is different?'; This is where I came across the answer to my questions, write however you wish to write. If one person likes free write first and another person likes to write a draft first, let them do how they please. The writing process is something that you figure out yourself as you go through school. I personally think that is why they make us take English for so many years. Through the years, I found that some teachers forced you to write certain ways. I believe that...show more content... I don't agree with him. The only way for someone to improve his or her writing is if a peer reads over it and explains what could be done to improve it. In The Maker's Eye: Revising Your Own Manuscript, Murray says, 'Writers must learn to be their own worst enemy'; (Murray 87). He is trying to say that when it comes to editing, you must be able to accept criticism from others and be suspicious of it. Just because they say that you should rearrange that paragraph doesn't necessarily mean you have to. The way you wrote the paragraph could be in your own voice. Your papers should be filled with your voice. Voice is what makes your writing personal. But your voice could be different depending on what you write about. I would put a lot more of my feelings in a paper about food, than a paper about how the polar ice caps are melting. Revising and rewriting a paper is a common step in the writing process. Personally, I think your paper would be crap if you skipped these steps but I'm sure someone has done it before. Every writer has revised and rewritten a paper. Do you think that Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet in one shot? I don't think so. In conclusion, writing is up to the writer. If the writer decides to follow the formal writing process, then that's their choice. Nothing should be forced when it comes to writing. Then the writer does not put out their best work possible. Thank you for reading my Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 13. Reflection About My Writing Process 1.Process Reflection From the first assignment to the last, I realized that my writing process has changed a lot. I usually write my papers in my room, whether on a desk or on my bed. I did not organize my thoughts as eloquently as I should have. My ideas were more sporadic, and I did not give myself as much time to write it out. In addition, I was more worried about the page limit rather than the content of my work. Similar to the other assignments, I did not start my process with an outline. I went straight towards writing my paper without giving any structure, which did not help with the organization of my papers in this class. My writing process has changed by working in different environments, rather than in the same room or area. I think this has helped with helping me focus in some environments that are louder or quieter than others. Also, I started my writing process with a clear outline of my ideas. This has helped strengthen my paper, as well as lay out every idea without missing any points. For the assignments that required additional research,...show more content... The question about who the author is relates to most of the paper because I talk about his background and his experiences that make him a 'genius'. In addition, I researched the category of music that he creates, which is known as avant–garde music. By knowing the type of genre, it has helped me to know the purpose of his work, which is to inspire future composers that they should not be afraid with what they compose or produce. I focused on why George Crumb is a reliable source where "Crumb's ethos is based on the fact that he has a lot of musical experience, with his parents both as musicians and him attending three schools to get his Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate in Music" (Trombatore, Genius Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 14. Writing Process : Reflective Essay I have chosen to explore the "Writing Process" that I used while drafting my argumentative paper on sloths in the rainforest for this reflective essay. I am choosing this topic and this particular essay because my writing process was a key component to the 'C' I made on the project and how my failure in this particular area lead me to this grade. Looking back, I realized that the grade I received is a perfect reflection of the effort I put into the writing process. I believe that I had the power to make an A if I would have slowed down and completed the essay the right way. From an outline all the way to the final draft I will be reflecting on my paper and the journey I took to complete it. All of my life, people have joked with me about going to law school because of my ability to win an argument about anything. So the second the words "argumentative essay" left my professors lips I was ready. Thoughts immediately flooded my mind with ideas of how I could write the perfect argument. Being a very impulsive person in and out of the classroom I didn't see any down sides to my hastiness and I believed that it was a good thing, almost inspiration. I knew what my topic would be instantly and ideas raced through my mind about how I was going to convince the audience. I was confident in myself and also in my topic, I believed I was born ready to write this argument. When I decided to write about the rainforests and sloths I was overwhelmed with excitement. I have always had a Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 15. How My Writing Has Changed Essay My writing styles have changed drastically over the past four years of high school. This memo will explain how my writing has changed and how my knowledge of writing has improved. Aspects of My Writing during High School During my English courses throughout high school, I learned many things from writing simple journals, research papers, and a single term paper. During high school, I was laid back and procrastinated for much of my work. During the latter part of high school when I wrote my term paper my senior year, I found out that working a little every night writing a few paragraphs helped me out greatly. I was not just throwing something together just to get the grade and the paper finished. I spent time on the paper and...show more content... I do this so the information is true, and also in order from which events have occurred. When I wrote my term paper my senior year I was well organized. I was required to write about an event in history. I chose India Uprising of 1877 as the topic of my paper. This topic was not interesting at all, but I chose to write about it. When I finished writing my thesis and outline, I wrote note cards about the different topics, which allowed me to gather all my information and organize it in which different events occurred. When I was finished with the paper, it sounded and read consistently and it all flowed together. How These Experiences Prepared Me for College Writing I have written many different types of papers for all of my classes throughout high school. For my science classes, I have written several labs in the form of essays. Writing the essays was different for me because I did not really know that science had much to do with writing. It took me a while to gather all the information I needed to finish my lab assignments. Writing lab reports will definitely help me in my science courses in the next four years. The journals I have written came from my four years of high school English. Everyday I came to class there would be a topic on the board. I took five minutes each day to write about the given topic. It was brainstorming and giving our input on whatever the topic was. I think
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  • 17. I never begin a paper without a plan. I am all about structure; I like to visualize the format of my paper before actually writing it. I go over the content and the distribution of the information and separate the topics into paragraphs in my mind. I need to be neat and organized so I try to be as straightforward as possible so that I do not write too much or too little. My head is like a filing cabinet, I put certain information into certain folders and those folders become paragraphs. As a visual learner, this is the creative process to mywriting. I approach the paper with the desire and urgency to make it as neat and concise as possible. Writing scares me. I believe that is why I appreciated my English teacher's lessons Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 18. Reflection On My Writing Process My writing looks like the game Tetris – I write according to how my ideas flow from my head to my paper. The English 1010 lessons are designed to impact my writing processes and since being in the course I have realized the importance of the process while preparing the paper. While I knew that practice and revisions were important to the writing process, the ideas of writing as inherently collaborative or as an extension of technology were not concepts that I had considered at length. For the assignment, I chose to record myself and reflect on my process. The observation of my writing process and decisions took place in an awkward way. I began sitting at my desk in my dorm with a black ink pen, wide–ruled paper, and the prompt of my essay. It took a good bit of time for the process to begin – all the distractions had to run out, frequent checks on social media, quick trip to the snack machine, and responding to text messages. Finally, it was time to start. I can begin. "Ok, outline" I said to myself. "What's your main point?" And so, I started, pen to paper, writing the three main ideas I knew I wanted to cover in the paper. I did discover, however, that I scratch my head while I am thinking and as I write I would catch myself reading aloud. Following the outline process, I decided to start typing the rough draft. I first started my introduction giving the audience an idea of what the essay will be about. I did not know entirely what I wanted the audience to know so I found myself typing and deleting a lot. I decided to divide the essay in proportions to what I want to explain. I chose to discuss improvements, changes, and goals for the following semester. I noticed I then spent five minutes staring at how I was going to start the explanation. This could be for two reasons – perhaps I needed a break from writing or perhaps I did not take enough time planning. I honestly did not know. I eventually figured out how to gather the information to begin the paper. After typing for fifteen minutes, I realized I repeatedly reviewed the previous typed words constantly. I stopped for a few minutes and reread my entire paper out loud to myself. I was not loud more like soft spoken. The practice allowed me to Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 19. Reflective Essay About My Writing Process I have improved very much in my writing process over this semester. I have grown as a writer in each writing process step such as prewriting, drafting, revising and editing, and overall. Outlining, writing a good thesis, getting peer reviewed, and giving myself plenty of time to finish a paper are new strengths that I have learned over the semester. I will reflect on all the topics in the writing process and my growth in argumentation essays. In fact, my previous attitude and feelings about writing was that I disliked it, and I knew that it was a weakness of mine. Now, I feel that I can write a strong argumentation essay. I have the sense that I have progressed a considerable amount from my first essay to my last. I have finally learned the importance of prewriting. I used to just jump straight into the essay without planning, but now I plan my steps using an outline. Outlining has many benefits. It helped me...show more content... This semester I have become exceptional at writing strong and clear thesis statements. I have learned that you have a good thesis statement when it clearly and specifically expresses your opinion of the matter and helps control the ideas in the paper. Good thesis statements are what helps build a paper. In my first paper, my thesis statement was weak and unclear. It says, "The man of nature is good." It was clear, but it did not have support to back the statement up. Indeed, I have improved very much in writing my thesis statement. My next thesis statement supported my idea and backed it up. It said, "The war in Afghanistan performed by the American military is considered a "just war." This is considered a "just war," because the United States government ordered the attack, the al–Qaeda attacked the United States first, and most people had the right intention when fighting." It helped me control the central idea for the rest of my paper. Writing a clear thesis statement is key to a clear Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 20. Essay On My Writing Process What identifies me as a writer consist of how I work with my writing process. Basically I prepare myself with notes and additional information before I write my paper so it would not be confusing at all. I also go through multiple strategies or steps to write different papers that consist of the majority of typing, distractions, and how I concentrated. My writing process is summarized by three pictures, the first one is a computer screen with in blank besides on line, a boy distracting a girl from reading a book with an airplane, and a person driving into the sunset. These help me most of the time by getting my paper done within a few hours but that takes a lot of effort especially with what types of distractions, how focused I am and if I motivated to type. Although, typing is really easy sometimes my ideas make it a difficult task base on if I'm motivated to do it. Before typing I prepare notes and get organizer in order for the paper to become a smooth transaction. Usually, I am staring at a blank computer screen because I have lost my train of thought. Eventually, after looking over my notes and the assignment, I figure out my next step to actually type or continue to type. In short, what identifies me as a write and my process is to make some times where my mind goes blank...show more content... When I take homework home, I tend to get distracted by my family and especially my phone because of the loudness I encounter and the phone lighting up. Sometimes I even get frustrated and lose my focus. After calming down and looking through my notes from distractions it's a drive toward a relaxing sunset. The is what usually happens and I get a good paper. Sometimes distractions are a good thing for me because they help improve my paper and ideas to my my focus stay longer and make me actually get my paper done. My writing process improves by having certain distractions to keep my focused long and Get more content on HelpWriting.net