Why I Write
I can still remember the excitement I had for English class every day. Growing up, I was head over heels in love with writing. I could write anything, from scary short stories to haikus. Fiction writing was my favorite in English class. I enjoyed writing about make believe because there are no restrictions and I did not have to think inside the box. I had a very creative and abstract imagination growing up. In elementary school, I was the girl with glasses and who always brought a journal to recess. While my classmates enjoyed a game of soccer, I sat under the big oak tree lost in thought. With my journal and worn down pencil by my side, I felt invincible. Writing always comforted me as child, because it was an escape from reality. It took my mind off of worries and doubts and filled my head with joyful thoughts. I enjoyed the freedom the paper and pencil gave me. I felt that I could write anything, and would not be judged for it. It was a way to comfortably express myself because I was not restricted on my creativity.
As I reached my middle school years, my love for writing gradually decreased. Writing became more of a tedious chore for me because of the crazy demand for perfection. Teachers were handing me rubrics in hope for me to create the perfect essay. The high need for perfection I started to feel in middle school made second guess the whole idea of writing. When I was in elementary school, I was taught to express myself genuinely. I would write and write without fearing it wasn’t good enough. As time went on and teachers became more demanding, I was so bewildered on why perfection got mixed in with writing. Writing is supposed to be from the heart, and full of great passion. The restrictions on the papers I have to write now are the reasons why I do not love writing, as much as I did when I was younger.
As the love for my paper and pencil waned, a new passion grew. Right at the same time I fell out of love with writing, I put my paint brush to work. Yes, painting took over my passion for writing, because it gave back the liberating
a literal and moral level. The reason that Dante is not at risk of the creature of fraud is because of his life and writing are protected from greed by reason. “I found by guide already mounted, upon the rump of that monstrosity. He said to me: “Now must you be undaunted this beast must be our stairway to the pit: mount it in front, and I will ride between you and the tail, lest you be poisoned by it.” (Canto XVII, lines 73-78) Jacque Martin wrote; “Art and poetry awaken the dreams of man, and…
BSAD 098 Writing Assignment Knowing How to Write After reading the two articles University students: They can't write, spell or present an argument, and Business schools take aim at bad writing, I understand that why business people tell our faculty that students write poorly. There are two important reasons that why students can not write efficiently: one is poor basic English writing skills and another is ineffective writing. First reason, students lack skills in grammar and lack of basic ability…
business? ……………………………………………… c Why is he driving through the desert? ……………………………………………… d What news does he receive? ……………………………………………… e When is his father’s funeral? ……………………………………………… f How did he feel about his father? ……………………………………………… 2 Discuss these questions with another student. What do you think? Write the answers. What kind of person is Charlie? ………………………………………………… Do you like him? Why or why not? ………………………………………………… Do you think…
Why we use notebook I started using notebook to answer the topic given by professor recently. Step by step, I found some advantages of notebook. There are some topics limited our writing, which are some questions I never thought about before. When I started thinking about these question like “why I was here”, I found myself thinking deeply and coming up with something interesting ideas, which was like a surprise for me. Even though something I write seems stupid, I feel good. Moreover, I think…
completion and I look back through the course of English 114 of writing a total of six essays and for each one of them I would ask for feedback; I reflect upon my growth as a writer. In order to become a better writer you need to know what you can improve on. This portfolio, besides the minor revision and editing done to each assignment, is a good representation of how my writing has developed throughout the semester. English class has been my least favorite subject in school because I believe that I am not…
a college level course, and students are expected to act as if they are in a college course. To prepare students for this, summer reading and writing are required. Read all of the directions below and complete all assignments by the due date. Part I: Select one of the choices and compose a personal essay in repose. Your writing must be a typed, well-developed and organized piece of writing which demonstrates your command of the English language (no serious grammar errors). Your response should be…
significant, then it is not generally worth saying. From what I can tell, all passages used on AP tests have something to reveal to readers. Before we write one single word about imagery or diction, we MUST figure out what that something is. What does this author have to say to us about being human, about our shared experiences, about our fears, our sorrows, our victories? Find this and you will have something to say. This something is what I call the "So What" and without it, your essay will be meaningless…
sharing of information in health & social care. I would also like you to research the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and explain their role in handling of information in the UK. 2. Explain why it is important to have secure systems for recording and storing information in a health & social care setting. To answer this you need to explain with a good amount of information. Write about what type of information needs to be kept secure and why. Also refer to needing to comply with legislation…
Why I Write Writing is a motive of expression. It’s as simple as that, from the moment we’re born we’re taught to use our words to express ourselves; it’s through these means that we live. Were it for a lack of being able to write, it would be impossible for us to live the way we do. Joan Didion, in her essay Why I Write, says that “In many ways writing is the act of saying I, of imposing oneself upon other people, of saying listen to me, see it my way, change your mind.” Didion makes a point…
* Don’t start at the beginning and take notes * About arguments facts, debates, interpretation * Prepare for questions and answers * You are going to “fight” the author by researching * Start by googling the author * Why bother to write the book * Look at his approach * Look for opposing arguments * How his ideas fit into the course * Take notes in your own words * Overall picture in the introduction * Indicate your response Mapping the text *…
