I embark on the long dark adventure of English 1A, I resemble Alice from Wonderland, descending down the proverbial rabbit hole. Senses rally like a whirlwind, frantically grasping in midair for clues that could enlighten the subject. Deeper down the tunnel of Critical Reading, Critical Thinking, and Critical Writing. What can it all signify, it appears to be ambiguous. Furthermore, mind faltering, I hesitate to determine what this could all mean. Bam! I hit the bottom of the tunnel, high upon a table a book,” The St. Martin’s Guide to Writing.” Hence, came a voice whispering, “Drink Me,” open your mind, seek the knowledge, and become a better thinker, speaker and writer. Nevertheless, I began to consume the book and was rewarded profuse knowledge.
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Learning the importance to read a variety of styles and genre will improve my writing skills. As stated by Belle Beth Cooper, people have the desire to improve their writing skills but fail to note the key factor is quality reading skills. Throughout the weeks, I have learned the importance to deepen my analysis and gain the attention of my reader. Comparing and contrasting are critical tools for the writer. The definition of comparison, according to Merriam-Webster dictionary, is the act of looking at things to see how they are similar. Contrast, therefore, emphasizes the difference.
Knowing and understanding all the prominent information outlined in The St. Martin’s Guide to Writing, plus learning to investigate other resources available to us through our computers, we have no excuse for imperfection. Processing, finding a solution was most interesting to me as it required an in depth open-minded exercise of which I was unaccustomed. However, once giving grave thought I was able to formulate, organizing and comprehending the information whereby, my thoughts, strategy was processed to justify the cause and effect of the written
This adventure of Alice, …show more content…
Learning the importance to read a variety of styles and genre will improve my writing skills. As stated by Belle Beth Cooper, people have the desire to improve their writing skills but fail to note the key factor is quality reading skills. Throughout the weeks, I have learned the importance to deepen my analysis and gain the attention of my reader. Comparing and contrasting are critical tools for the writer. The definition of comparison, according to Merriam-Webster dictionary, is the act of looking at things to see how they are similar. Contrast, therefore, emphasizes the difference.
Knowing and understanding all the prominent information outlined in The St. Martin’s Guide to Writing, plus learning to investigate other resources available to us through our computers, we have no excuse for imperfection. Processing, finding a solution was most interesting to me as it required an in depth open-minded exercise of which I was unaccustomed. However, once giving grave thought I was able to formulate, organizing and comprehending the information whereby, my thoughts, strategy was processed to justify the cause and effect of the written