My Writing Experience

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Introductory Essay

In my personal experiences with literature I have learned there is still much to be learned and many ways for me to improve. As a writer, I have my own sets of strengths and weaknesses, a unique approach to the way I choose to write, and multiple opinions on writing as a whole. All of these factors, and more that are soon to be mentioned, are the reasons I am the writer that I am.

A good piece of writing to me is something I can look back on again and again and still admire it. In my opinion, the most essential way to achieve a good piece of writing is a smooth word flow. I’ve also found out from my own writing that things sound a lot less cringe-worthy when I avoid using clichés, though maybe I’m the only one who thinks …show more content…

I had a few other class options that would’ve also allowed me to take Comp, but I felt like this class would prepare me the most, not only for my upcoming classes, but for college as well. I’m also interested in producing a higher quality of writing.

I have always enjoyed writing and would like for it to be in my future in some way; whether it be for my future career, or just a hobby. I’m not entirely sure what job I will eventually have, but it is entirely likely that I’ll need certain writing skills in order to excel at it. Regardless of how I use it, I know it will benefit me to learn more about how to improve the quality of my writing.

When given a writing assignment, I tend to approach it in a way that doesn’t make sense to some people. With this assignment, for example, I first answer the questions asked on the paper given to me. I don’t put the answers in full sentences, and I don’t even worry about using proper grammar. After I answer all the questions, I begin to put them in coherent sentences and paragraphs. I then write the introduction and conclusion, put my paper through a paper checker online, and fix mistakes as needed. I try to get this done within the day I’m given the assignment, that way I have plenty of time to revise, although every so often my procrastination tendencies come back to …show more content…

Ideally I will have expanded my knowledge on the basics of writing, decreased my amount of weaknesses as a writer, and perhaps become more efficient when given writing assignments. I’m also interested in improving my vocabulary, since I believe that effective writing and vocabulary go hand in hand.

My role as a student is to participate and learn as much as I can during my time in this class. Typically, I am an obedient student and tend to stay on task during class, and I plan to continue that trend. Furthermore, it is not only my role but also my responsibility to put effort into my work and to try my hardest to succeed.

Your role as a teacher is to provide your students with the information and resources we need in order for us to get through this challenging class. Just as I will try my hardest to succeed in your class, I hope you will also try your hardest to help when help is needed. Additionally, I wish for you to challenge us just enough so we are required to think, as well as to best prepare us for college classes yet to

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