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because it felt like there was a sense of urgency when the writer said, “He later states that...”. The writer should have included more information before the quote to show the relevance of that quote. There was a clear understanding of why the quote was chosen; it was chosen to portray how Appiah agrees in whatever Charles Taylor had to say. The relation between the quote and the writer’s argument was evident, however, I was not sure what the writer thought about the quote. It would have been…

131 during the 2012 fall quarter, all of which support my definite comprehension and execution of the course outcomes. Consisting of four short papers and two major papers, my portfolio explores the new techniques I have learned as a college student writer, the themes of culture and language, and the four main outcomes of English 131. Over the course of ten weeks, the professionalism and effectiveness of my writing developed into that of a college student. Transitioning from high school to…

In order to have a candid research paper of the topic the writer is influenced by. Often we use the web for resources, but without research of the resource a writer may put of misinformation . Also,citing and references are integrated in order to keeping the article up to date without leaving the reader to search. Newsweek is one of the credible websites that…

teacher Miss Dennis, which is showcased in her essay "The Miss Dennis School of Writing". Steinbach creates a well-rounded philosophy consisting of many elements throughout the essay. However, some components neglect the state of mind of many young writers, and even adults, who struggle with…

Anne Lamott’s great wisdom on how to write shares many profound ideas to which all fiction writers can reflect when writing, and all readers to pay close consideration. In her book entitled Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life, Lamott introduces ways that will assist any writer whose main focus is to build a strong and effective plot. She gives simple advices such as “...focus on your character.” (Lamott. 55), to something as complex, yet reflective such as “Almost all good…

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. This adventure of Alice,…

greatly influenced you, a decision that you made, or a challenge or an obstacle that you faced will be easier to recall (and make vivid for your readers) than an interior experience like a religious conversion or falling in love. The major challenge writers confront when they write from recall is to focus their essays on a main idea. When writing…

in the World” by Joseph Henrich, they all represent different ways of how a source can be credible. Many authors and writers strive to make their work and sources credible for the audience, which is why using personal experience, developing a strong tone, and using hard evidence helps to make a source credible. In order to make a source seem more credible, many authors and writers will use their own personal experience. Julia Serano uses her own personal experience with…

however a good writing technique was needed as well . To season her skills she continued to enroll in advanced writing classes instead of taking the easy road. She figured the higher academic institutions she would go to, she would need to be a skilled writer, so she should improve her writing skills now. She practiced writing essays like rhetorical analysis papers, Literary reactions to novels and everything in order to increase her skill. She also thanks her teachers for not being easy on her…

After reading Mike Bunn’s “How to Read Like a Writer,” I revisited my directed self-placement essay while asking myself the many questions Bunn recommends to ask oneself when “reading like a writer.” In doing so, I was able to recognize the strengths and weaknesses I possess as a writer, and therefore know where I need to grow the most as a writer. One of my greatest strengths as a writer is knowing my audience and composing my writing accordingly. I am aware that when my audience is a teacher…