After reading the first pages of the book, I felt as if I had a better understanding of writing. The clearly defined text and illustrations assist the process of analyzing, evaluating, brainstorming and reflecting. The authors have picked apart so thoroughly that they give examples on how to strategize for topics!
One of my weaker points is that I don't organize or build the paper to have a strong ending. I know most of the cause is because I tend to drift off the thesis. The author gave me a new perspective by building on what I have read and not pausing to think about what I am writing. Instead, he suggests that you flow and go back to fix problems later. In the diagnostic essay, and many other essays, I took forever to develop my paper due to the thousands of ideas running through my head. Now instead of worrying what to write, I will write it all down!
I would recommend the use of this book to any person who has trouble learning how to write. I hope that as the semester goes on that it will perfect my ability to brainstorm, critique my skill and enhance my understanding of the writing process. I am excited because I finally feel like I can become a good writer.
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Excellent. I have NO DOUBT you can become a good writer--and I'm serious about that. Look at what you just wrote: it's a succinct summary, there are no errors, it's clear and focused, you stay on topic and come to a nice little mini conclusion. And that's just off the top of your head!
ReplyDeleteA writer friend of mine used to call her first draft a "Don't Look Down" Draft. She used the image of the Road Runner running off the cliff, his legs whirling. He's fine until he looks down--then he plunges.
So when you're writing your first draft, don't look down until you've gotten out everything you want to say. Then you can start reworking it and crafting it into something really good. Trust yourself!