WRTG 101 Reflective Report

I enrolled in WRTG 101 because I was advised it was a requirement for my degree in Management Studies. To be completely honest, it was a class I thought I would struggle greatly in; however, in retrospect, I am glad I took the opportunity to enroll. Even though I usually try to pay attention to the way I structure my sentences and grammar, I had no confidence in my writing skills. Whilst I grew up speaking and writing English in Jamaica, it was a different style of English than that used here in the US. Effective writing skills, if used properly, are essential in both professional and personal lives. It helps to provide trustworthy and articulate information to different audiences and enhances communication. I have now learned that being an effective writer, like any other skill, takes time and practice to develop and strengthen. Using effective research, argumentation, and of course proper grammar, are all important aspects that go into a successful piece of writing. Before enrolling in WRTG 101, I would consider my writing skills to be somewhere between a 3 or 4 out of 10; now I have definitely gained a …show more content…
In fact, when I was first introduced to it, I thought it sounded like a waste of time. It wasn’t until I found myself staring at a blank screen, while trying to start my compare-contrast essay [Writing Assignment #2], that I gained a real appreciation for pre-writing. Although I had a clear topic in mind, I was struggling with what direction my paper was going to take. I found that using pre-writing techniques helped me to create search strategies and eventually develop a structure for my assignment. Following this structure, helped to make my paper flow, which was an attribute my teacher pointed out on my final draft of the paper. Seeing this statement from my teacher, boosted my confidence and affirmed that the use of pre-writing techniques was improving my writing