As I logged into blogger.com today I was reminded of my existing account, years ago I had embarked on a blogging journey and loved everything about it. This is also a reminder that I haven't stopped to take the time out of my busy schedule to do something I enjoy; write. I look forward to picking up where I left off and adding to my blog the new experiences I encounter as a student at Benedictine University.
Recently I was assigned a weekly discussion topic to write about, the question was "How do you define good college writing?" The best part about this is as I was reading my chapter assignments I ran across two quotes that I was totally moved by. I had also scribbled in my notes the words Truly Good Writing, I was a bit shocked when I read our assignment was to blog on what truly good writing is. Clearly this topic grabbed my attention, so I decided to use the blog as a way to further explore the topic.The definition of blog is; a web site on which someone writes about personal opinions, activities and experiences. The first quote was "In the long run, a book is only a guide. You are the one who will put such guidance into practice as you work to become more precise, powerful and persuasive writer" (A.Lunsford 2011) These words to me have so much meaning. A book will truly only get you so far, you have to put the hard work into anything to make the words a reality.
The second quote I found was; "An effective writer has the ability to write for a variety of audiences the ability to bring readers, writers, teachers and students to spirited conversations as well as to mutual understanding and respect." (A.Lunsford 2011) My definition of this is you are in control of your own education, any writing class is what you make of it as a writer. I am totally moved by this, this is my motive for good college writing.I decided to share these two quotes from The St.Martins Handbook(seventh edition) because it puts my goals in to words. My biggest problem in writing is I am a very direct and to the point individual. This leave little room for description and additional facts when I write. I hope that from this class I learn to expand my horizons in writing, like the quote says learn to capture a variety of people in such a broad audience. I look forward to working with my classmates to further advance my writing skills through discussion, responses and blogging.
One would presume these are wise words to any writer, not only myself. The internet has such a diverese audience, anyone with internet access can find this blog. This is the perfect place to share such encouraging words to any writer seeking support. With blogging on the internet you have the ability to capture anyone's attention using keywords. Keywords are reference points for finding other words or information via internet searches. Inspiring others is a personal goal of mine. If one person comments on this blog my mission is accomplished.
Recently I was assigned a weekly discussion topic to write about, the question was "How do you define good college writing?" The best part about this is as I was reading my chapter assignments I ran across two quotes that I was totally moved by. I had also scribbled in my notes the words Truly Good Writing, I was a bit shocked when I read our assignment was to blog on what truly good writing is. Clearly this topic grabbed my attention, so I decided to use the blog as a way to further explore the topic.The definition of blog is; a web site on which someone writes about personal opinions, activities and experiences. The first quote was "In the long run, a book is only a guide. You are the one who will put such guidance into practice as you work to become more precise, powerful and persuasive writer" (A.Lunsford 2011) These words to me have so much meaning. A book will truly only get you so far, you have to put the hard work into anything to make the words a reality.
The second quote I found was; "An effective writer has the ability to write for a variety of audiences the ability to bring readers, writers, teachers and students to spirited conversations as well as to mutual understanding and respect." (A.Lunsford 2011) My definition of this is you are in control of your own education, any writing class is what you make of it as a writer. I am totally moved by this, this is my motive for good college writing.I decided to share these two quotes from The St.Martins Handbook(seventh edition) because it puts my goals in to words. My biggest problem in writing is I am a very direct and to the point individual. This leave little room for description and additional facts when I write. I hope that from this class I learn to expand my horizons in writing, like the quote says learn to capture a variety of people in such a broad audience. I look forward to working with my classmates to further advance my writing skills through discussion, responses and blogging.
One would presume these are wise words to any writer, not only myself. The internet has such a diverese audience, anyone with internet access can find this blog. This is the perfect place to share such encouraging words to any writer seeking support. With blogging on the internet you have the ability to capture anyone's attention using keywords. Keywords are reference points for finding other words or information via internet searches. Inspiring others is a personal goal of mine. If one person comments on this blog my mission is accomplished.
