Reflection: What I Learned

In my reflects pertaining to the various writing experiences throughout my life, I have realized how much I have learned and still need to learn or be mindful of. Although I entered the workforce after high school and did not continue to enhance my writing skills in an educational setting, I continued to acquire a multitude of skills in the workplace. I acknowledge that throughout the years my ability to recall what I had learned in high school was lacking in my writing. Needless to say, the necessity to participate in English 103 is great.
The type of writing that is consistent in my line of work is detailed, factual of events occurred, and services rendered for case management purposes. In addition, daily correspondence must evoke a sense of value, understanding, and genuine concern, especially when addressing our students and their families. This type of writing appeals to all three rhetorical appeals (pathos, logos, and ethos). With a high level of communication or interaction taking place by means of email, text, faxes, forums, blogs and social media it is critical to utilize appropriate methods of writing. Rhetorical appeals are all intertwined daily in verbal and written communication with others such service providers, management, program participants, and those whom we are in relationships with. This is course has been a reminder and has emphasized the importance of possessing the appropriate writing skills to successfully accomplish writing grants, memorandums of understanding, contracts or agreements of sorts or simply corresponding with others. I value research as it can be a daily routine in my life, particularly in seeking to meet the needs of our students and families. I must research various service providers, explore new leads and identify the agency’s established requirements for service. Research is critical in seeking to pursue grants, additional funding, establishing new programs or developing collaborations. I must say I was exceedingly grateful when Professor Durham provided students with the opportunity to have a tour of the various services and supports provided through the Leatherby Libraries website. I was amazed to see the extensive amount of information, literature, support and staff available to students. I believe knowledge is power, and we should take as much as we can throughout of lives. Research is a tool that if used correctly can strengthen your writing skills and help persuade your audience in the direction you need to meet the overall goal. In all honesty, I do not believe I have placed the necessary amount of thought in my writing. For example, grabbing the …show more content…
I have thoroughly enjoyed this course and am thankful to have participated with such an amazing group of individuals. I plan to continue to be mindful of the various things I have learned and continue to utilize those techniques highlighted in this course in efforts to continue to build on my writing skills. I find myself using these techniques daily and when I am unsure of something I turn back to the materials I have read or book for answers. I also have also revisited a couple of videos posted by our professor that have been extremely helpful and easy to follow. These have become great tools that are saved on my computer to reference. In addition, I will be participating in the English 104 course to continue to enhance my knowledge and skills in this particular area. My expectation is that in time and with continued practice I will be and feel more proficient in my writing skills. Therefore, I sincerely look forward to a wonderful learning experience next