Reflection On Writing 101

The biggest question of the semester; was this class worth my time and efforts? Writing is one of the most valuable courses that will be taken throughout college. In order to succeed in any career, it is most important to be efficient in writing skills. Writing 101 has given me the opportunity to challenge myself on new and improved techniques, gain confidence in my writing skills, and most importantly provide me with valuable information that will be transferred into further classes and my career. In the first few weeks, the course focused strongly on grammar, what its purpose is and how to use it correctly. There were many punctuations prior to this class I would have felt myself to be more than efficient with, however, I quickly learned what may have been accepted in previous writing assignments, was not necessarily acceptable in college level courses. Unlike my previous understanding, sprinkling commas throughout my essay where I felt fit, I quickly learned that commas have a place and moment to be used correctly. Understanding the importance of semi colons and colons was also a valuable lesson taught …show more content…
The meaning of a “hook” and “thesis statement” were introduced in Writing 101. Learning that the hook is what initially grasps the reader’s attention, and the thesis following behind with the writer’s point of view, give the reader an instant interest, as well as, an immediate follow of the writer’s point of view. This provides the reader an opportunity to understand what the writer’s purpose of the essay will be. The understanding of these two very important pieces of writing give the writer the ability to connect with the reader without reading too far into the essay, and loosing track of the