Communications Questions
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Length: Approximately 1-2 pages (double spaced
In the Introduction of Renovating Your Writing: Shaping Ideas and Arguments into Clear, Concise, and Compelling Messages, Richard Kallan addresses common misconceptions about the writing process. In doing so, he informs us about his beliefs on writing based on his experiences as a writer and a teacher. I have also included in this module George Orwell’s essay “Why I Write” (1946) and Joan Didion’s 1976 essay also-titled “Why I Write” (which she admits she stole from Orwell) and a few links as examples of writers discussing their reasons for writing.
- In this essay, I ask you to explore your own philosophy about writing. Start by thinking about what is your purpose in writing, which requires you to examine the assumptions and reasons underlying your writing process and your reasons for writing (beyond having to complete an assignment). In developing this essay, consider questions such as: what do I hope to achieve as a writer, what are my attitudes about writing, what methods do I use to improve my writing, what are my strengths and weaknesses as a writer, who is my audience when I write, what do I enjoy about writing, and how do I know that Ive actually achieved my purpose as a writer. DO NOT just answer all of these questions because that is not an essay, but a series of unconnected answers.
- Another way to approach this assignment is to think of it as your explanation to a close friend or family member about the knowledge and skills you attain from having to write papers, essays, exams, and other writing assignments throughout your schooling, and how that knowledge and those skills will be useful throughout your life.
- Although you are writing about your philosophy, don’t forget the power of examples and evidence. Examples, which are often stories or narratives, help the writer concretize abstracts concept and help the reader connect to those abstract concepts. Evidence (facts, statistics, and examples) provides support for our claims (conclusions) and enhance our credibility.
- The usefulness of this project for you depends on your efforts. My evaluation of your work will be based on the following factors:
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- A demonstrated college-level competence of the fundamentals of writing (grammar, usage, mechanics, and punctuation) and of organizing an essay. Therefore, you need to proof read your essay to ensure you write in complete sentences, do not have run-on sentences, use commas and apostrophes properly, and all the other things that makes writing readable.
- A willingness to challenge yourself by writing an essay that contains more than the typical analysis and tries to explore the topic at a deeper level.
Examples of typical, surface comments:
I like to write about topics about which Im passionate [Of course! Who doesnt?];
I write to communicate a message [Again, yes, of course. That is the basic purpose of writing.]
I think Im a great writer or Im a lousy writer [Maybe, although most people dont have a realistic sense of their writing nor do they truly consider how well or poorly others write. Regardless, such conclusions really dont tell you or your reader much about your philosophy of writing.] - A reader-centered message, which means you want the reader to actually understand what you are trying to say. Such essays have a thesis, paragraphs that elaborate upon that thesis, and use language familiar to the reader.
Purpose of this project: By writing this essay, you consider your values, attitudes, and beliefs about the process of writing. You will engage in writing throughout your professional and personal life. Beginning to understand the assumptions that underlie your writing process helps you become more mindful of that process, and, thus, a more effective writer.