...Cierra Kidd Adv. Comp/ 3rd Hr Ms. Huter 30 November 2011 Strengths and Weaknesses Writing is the dominant foundation upon which most communication is based. Efficient writing is used to convey distinct information or ideas. Great care is essential to ensure that a message is interpreted correctly by the intended audience. Timing, grammar, vocabulary, and other writing skills are vital techniques to master. Planning for college and a career demands consideration of these skills. Advanced composition will assist in reaching my goals of utilizing current strengths, overcoming specific weaknesses, and preparing for a college career. Writers often develop personal strengths. Personally, it is easy to be creative, persuasive, informative, and precise. Creative writing is used to express the writer’s thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Persuasive writing may be expressed by convincing readers of the writer’s viewpoint. Informative writings are used to familiarize the reader with the topic at hand. Various people often face the challenge of remaining focused when writing. Generally it is easy for me to stay focused and proceed with the correct topic. Writers often cultivate weaknesses when writing. Individually, it is difficult to grasp the concept of proper punctuation, extended vocabulary, unwanted repetitiveness, and accurate grammar. Proper punctuation is very important...
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...is a significant part of a student's coursework when entering into a Master's program. Throughout a person's college career, they have written many papers in their undergraduate studies, but writing papers at a graduate level differs from previous styles of writing. There are very distinct characteristics in graduate writing. Following the rules of graduate writing correctly, makes for a clear and precise paper; grabbing the audience's attention, and making the point of the paper undeniable to the reader, while using facts and references to support the thesis. Critical thinking skills are a crucial part of graduate writing. Critical thinking allows the writer to see all the different sides of the debate. The writer will question any assumptions that are made all while avoiding the use of commonplaces. The writer, according to "Graduate Level Writing" (2011*2014) "develops a clear argument from the available literature on the subject. This type of writing establishes a purpose while addressing a particular audience. Often, graduate level writing also provides suggestions for further research and development beyond the limits of the course assignment." Another important part in writing at the graduate level is using an in-depth analysis, of the subject being discussed. The paper is based solely on empirical evidence therefore; statements should be objective rather than subjective. The use of and distinguishing between primary and secondary sources gives the author...
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...heavy loads of assignments that he/she has to face in order to complete a class to graduate and be successful in the future. For example, a student can set up a success plan such as academic goals to ensure having a certain G.P.A and maintaining it throughout the school year. By doing this he/she has to be motivated to get good grades in assignments, quizzes, and tests. As for me, becoming a better writer means to have my point clear enough so that a reader can comprehend what is written. In order for me to become a better writer motivation is important in order to improve my weaknesses. My main weaknesses in writing are making sure my sentence structure is correct and putting my thoughts together so that they flow. Having motivation to improve will help me look at my sentences and take a step back so that I can make sure they are right. Also, so I can see where my mistakes are being made. It will also help me to do brainstorming exercise when writing papers so that I can make sure my thoughts are executed on paper as well as they are in my head. The first step in becoming a better writer is knowing what needs work and understanding that even our strengths can use some improvement as well. My strengths include good thoughts and understating what I am writing about. My thought process is good when writing and I can easily put together a good essay with good thoughts....
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...and seeing everyone else just writing away. I thought to myself, “Why can’t I write like them, what is wrong with me?” I made it though, I don’t know how but I did. Now that I am older and more mature I realize that I made it because of my motivation to pass my class. It’s motivation that I will use to have success in my English class and become a better writer. In order to succeed I know I have to find my weaknesses in my writing abilities and improve on them. I will need these writing abilities to become a better writer and advance in my career. If I had to define motivation I would say it’s when your mind won’t let you give up and you will do things out of the normal or do extra to succeed. If you would have told me two months ago that I will be learning what a prepositional phrase was, I would have laughed at you. I do know what it is today, however, that is because I have a goal and that is to become a better writer. My motivation has me studying after a long day of work, when I would be going to the gym or just watching television from bed. I been doing things out of the norm because I am so focused. My weaknesses, when it comes to writing, is coming up with ideas and my grammar skills. In the past I have always had this problem because I never really understood it. Since I have been studying, I have learned that brainstorming and creating outlines have made it a whole lot easier. Also, I have been watching YouTube videos on different grammar subjects and it has been...
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...Self-Diagnostic Essay Assignment Self-Diagnostic Essay Assignment I was told that the truth and only the truth will set you free and I am far from a J.K. Rowling or a William Shakespeare when it comes to writing. If the Olympics had writing as an event and I was for some odd reason competing in that event. My country will be highly disappointed with my efforts on winning. I have more weaknesses then strengths when it comes to writing, that is why I decided to take this course so I can enhance my writing abilities to reach my goals this semester. One word to describe my health as a writer will be obese. I consider my health as a writer to be obese just for the simple fact that I’m so lazy when it comes to writing. Procrastination is like a permanent disease when I know I have a paper due. It will take me two to three days to start a paper. I have a hard time figuring out the words to express the base of my topic. To be honest it took me my whole weekend trying to get an idea on how I was going to write this essay. My brain will sit there in a daze trying to figure out what to write about then I get writers block. I’m a simple guy so when I have a paper that I need to get done I will try my best not to think or write using simple minded words because I stress so much on what my teacher or professor might think about my writing. Therefore that whole stress factor on writing makes me insecure on my writing abilities. I have never attended any writing groups. The idea of having individuals...
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...Writing Studies From: Tanner Elrod Date: 9/10/2013 Re: Writing Inventory Introduction As a writer, one of the first questions you have to ask yourself is, “Why do I write?” The reasons for writing can range from necessity to pleasure, school work to a career in writing. Whatever reason you choose to write, you have to be aware of your audience, your purpose, and the reason you are writing. When taking inventory of your writing, you have to decide what constitute “good writing”, find your strengths and weaknesses in writing, and decide when you believe a particular writing is “finished”. What is “good” writing? We write because we are reacting to someone or something. While writing can feel like an isolating, individual act—just you and the computer or pad of paper—it is really a social act, a way in which we respond to the people and world around us. Writing happens in specific, often prescribed contexts. We are not just writing—we are always writing to an audience for some particular purpose. When we write, we do so because we want, need, or have been required to create a fixed space for someone to receive and react to our ideas. Understanding this social or rhetorical context—who our readers may be, why they want to read our ideas, when and where they will be reading, how they might view us as writers—governs some of the choices we make. The writing context requires writers to have a sense of the reader’s expectations and an awareness of conventions for a particular...
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...the extent to which the leader’s organizational unit performs its task successfully and attains its goals (Yukl, 2006). It is also noted that a leaders efficiency is calculated in terms of the leader’s contribution to the value of the group processes, as perceived by the employee’s or outside observers. Developing a personal leadership style is not an easy quest. Anytime that one is trying to influence behavior is engaging in a leadership role. There are many ways to transform leadership; vision, planning, communication, or imaginative actions, that has a optimistic effect on unifying individuals around a set of standards and beliefs to accomplish obtainable goals. This paper will address the type of leadership that best fits this writer. This...
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...1. What are your strengths and weaknesses as a writer? What part(s) of the writing process do you find easy? What part(s) do you find difficult? As a writer I struggle in finding a plot and sticking with it. I might think of something, but then I doubt myself and think that it's too cliche,boring, simple. so then I lose confidence and give up. And this frustrates me, because I know I should just keep going and see how it turns out.... but I don't. It depends what I'm writing. Or I'll realise that I've been writing in the wrong tense. Basically that's the story of my writing. As a writer following are my strength and weakness: Strengths – 1) Short and precise 2) Creativity with character 3) Convincing and simple Weaknesses – 1) Grammatical errors 2) Vocabulary and spelling mistakes 3) Repetition of sentences in different manner In writing I enjoy descriptions of things, and building up characters. Although sometimes my characters end up being too similar. part I find difficult in writing is flow and continuation of the thoughts even I have idea and clear concept but not able to make a sentences. For example : problem face in examination I have a clear idea and understanding of concept but not able to write in sentences. 2. What are your strengths and weaknesses as a speaker? What part(s) of creating and giving presentations do you find easy? What part(s) do you find difficult? Strength I am...
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...In my writing career, I have developed many strengths that I have carried throughout my college journey. These strengths include an awareness of which style of writing is appropriate, limiting ambiguous language in my writing, and not fluffing up my writing but rather getting down to the point. On the other hand, I also have weaknesses as a writer that I am continuing to work on. During the past when handed back academic assignments, a major percentage of the comments relate to run-on sentences, switching from past verse present, and confusing sentences. These comments are very necessary and helpful to me as a writer because I am able to realize what I need to work on. This is especially relevant when I am seeing the same criticism constantly,...
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...It is only at the end of the semester, after you have made mistakes and learned from them, that you are able to reflect back and see how much you have grown from the beginning of the semester. As I reflect on my work in your English 130 class, I am able to see much more clearly now just how much I have improved as a writer. I have learned to notice my strengths as well as my weaknesses and to learn from them. During the semester, I have engaged in peer edits which have helped me to realize some of weaknesses through reviewing other’s works and having my own works reviewed. My portfolio includes “Bermudas,” “The Tempest and Source Material,” “Heart of Darkness and Postcolonial Criticism,” my annotated bibliography for my research paper and my research paper....
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...How to Say Nothing in 500 Words by Paul Roberts, an essay, discusses common mistakes made by college freshmen in academic writing. During my semester of Intro to Expository Writing, my academic writing has greatly improved. My writing started as “Elementary school was like a fairytale; there was a pretty princess and a handsome prince, but I was an evil villain.” And has grown to “Through her diction, Walls creates various tones in order to convey to her audience that despite obstacles, it is possible to escape from a dysfunctional family in hopes of a brighter future.” Using How to Say Nothing in 500 Words, I will be evaluating my own writing by discussing my strengths, weaknesses, and how I have grown as a writer. Writing narratives have always been a personal struggle for me. Unless I passionately come up with a story, and immediately write it on paper, my narratives are bland. It is hard to write personal life-changing stories when I have a deadline. One weakness of mine is using colorful words. For example, a sentence from my personal narrative was written as “It was magnificent with its stained green carpet and plenty of wooden bookshelves stocked with colorful books.” In retrospect, this is how it could have been written, “The spacious library had wooden bookshelves stuffed with leather-bound books, which rested on gritty emerald carpet.”...
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...What has shaped you as a writer? This question was challenging for me to answer. When asked questions like this I have always had a hard time answering them. I know what my strengths and weaknesses are but to answer the who are you questions will always be challenging. I believe people have different experiences throughout one's lifetime and these experiences are what contribute to who they are. People continue to change and evolve ultimately becoming different versions of themselves. I have never considered myself to be a great writer and with time, this opinion has not changed. I was raised in a small town and educated in an even smaller school. Being educated in a small school there are limited resources, and this is something I believe has impacted me. I have always lacked the confidence in myself and this is one of my weaknesses. This weakness has impacted me as a writer. I have always struggled with the proper use of grammar and to this day continue to struggle. This challenge started when I was younger. As a child and teenager, you are discovering who you are and are very impressionable. When a teacher or peer talks negatively about something such as your writing ability this can impact your confidence....
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...Name Professor Course William Faulkner William Faulkner is viewed by many as America's greatest writer of fiction. He was born in New Albany, Mississippi, where he lived a life of up and downs. Although, despite the down times he would become known as a poet, a short story writer, and finally one of the greatest contemporary novelists of his time. William Faulkner's accomplishments resulted not only from his love and devotion to writing, but also from family, friends, and certain uncontrollable events. William Faulkner's life is an astonishing accomplishment; however, it is crucial to explore his styles of writing, and how one particular style of writing was able to alter my path in the way I approach my goals in life. He adjusts the style to fit the topic, able to adapt a more traditional type as he easily can invent new, complicated techniques of writing. Throughout his early education, he would work conscientiously at reading, spelling, writing, and arithmetic. However, he especially enjoyed drawing. When Faulkner got promoted to the third grade, skipping the second grade, he was asked by his teacher what he wanted to be when he grew up. He replied, "I want to be a writer just like my great granddaddy"(Minter 18). Faulkner took interest in poetry around 1910, but no one in Oxford, Mississippi, could tell him what to do with his poems. Shortly after, he met a man named Phil Stone. So one afternoon, Stone went to Faulkner's house to get to know him better, and...
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...Coming into my freshman year of college writing, I did not know what to expect. I was never a terrible writer, but knew I could always improve. College writing has helped me improve in many ways, and has let me identify my weaknesses and strong points as a writer. As the course went on, with the three different writing prompts we were assigned, I saw myself improving each time. Each person learns at their own pace and at their own time. For me, It took me a while but by the last essay, I feel more confident as a writer. I noticed my writing skills improving a lot by the third essay. I knew how to set up a thesis, subclaims and evidence with little to no trouble. I enjoyed writing the third essay because it was on a controversy. I decided...
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...SPE-359 Characteristics of Learning Disabilities and Strategies to Teach Individuals with LD Benchmark Assessment and Rubric Targeted Essential Learning * Effective teachers utilize a variety of instructional strategies to adapt lessons that enhance the educational development of the learners with LD. (APTS 8, 9; INTASC 1, 2; CEC 4, 8) Assessment Tool Selected * Two Part Project a) Lesson Plan b) Essay Specific Performance/Task(s) Design and implement various effective instructional practices. (APTS 8.1) Differentiate instruction for exceptional children. (APTS 8.5) Evaluate and strategically select curriculum materials and resources that optimize student success. (APTS 8.3) Understand the characteristics associated with a variety of disability categories. (APTS 9.1) Adapt instruction based on student needs. (APTS 9.5) Select and apply evidenced-based instructional strategies to serve students with specific disabilities. (CEC 4.1) Select appropriate supports and adaptations to enable a student with disabilities to access and fully participate in the general education curriculum. (CEC 8.4) Relevancy of Task to Teacher Candidate * Special education teachers must have full knowledge of learners with LD and be able to implement lesson plans modified from research-based instructional strategies. Assessment: Student Prompts/Teacher Directions Individual: LD: The Puzzling Paradox (Benchmark Assessment) a) General practicum information: ...
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