Dear English 110 Students,
First off, hello and welcome to your first college English class. You and your writing style are about to begin a whole new journey. From blogs meant for a public audience, to analytical research papers written for a strictly academic audience, this class will help jump start and mold your writing/researching skills. Not only will you learn to write for different viewers in mind, but you will learn how to better analyze and critique all kinds of information. Though it may not always be the most fun class, the skills this class teaches are essential throughout not only college, but also your whole life. So, take this class as an opportunity to grow and expand your way of thinking.
I know for me it was a little intimidating to have to write for different audiences, but my advice here is to just go for it. Let your writing flow and connect with viewers in more open and public writing spheres. Accept the challenge of trying to engage your audience, and make your work interesting. I also really suggest doing the readings for the class. Both Writing Analytically and Commonplace have excellent ideas and points that can greatly help improve your writing, and help you learn to think in a new light.
As this quarter quickly comes to a close, I realize how this class definitely has set me up with the right tools for success in the rest of my college writing, and I am glad I have had the opportunity to take it.
Have fun, learn, and grow throughout this next quarter as you dive into English 110.
Sincerely,
Sarah Gillespie
Great advice! I like how you pointed out how the class prepares you for both public and academic writing. I too was intimidated at first, but you're right, just go for it and it will work out in the end!
ReplyDeleteI like it. 110 definately broadens your writing styles with the blogs and research papers. Also, just write about what you want to write about. Don't worry about the length of the paper, that'll just happen. Good thoughts and advice. It goes by fast but you can take away alot of good things.
ReplyDeleteYou did an excellent job in the opening paragraph to entice the readers by creating a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Since many people do not find analyzing and reading articles fun it is good that you focus on the importance these tools will play nevertheless in our college career and even further. Great post.
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