Author: ventursh
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College Writing Course
After reading the College Writing articles by Beaufort, I believe there is no “one/right” way to teaching an introductory course for college writing.
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Type of writing for FYC?
As students get older, it is important to always demonstrate the “why” to almost everything. Not only for curiosity, but because it will make more sense.
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What is “good” writing?
What makes a writing “good”? Some may argue content, others may argue readability (grammar), or how well the readers connect to the writer, and more.
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Writing Standards
Writing standards are placed to create structure for writers. However, those in place today should not be the only components that work for every writer.
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How do you interpret revision?
As I have grown as a writer, I view revision differently now then I did in the past. I used to think it was rewording, however now I see id differently.
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Writing based off of experiences/prior knowledge
Our writing is influenced by our experiences and prior knowledge. John Piaget’s theory of cognitive constructivism supports this idea.
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Labeling & Categorizing
The readings by Amy J. Devitt and Bill Hart-Davidson both spoke about the role writers and readers have played in labeling written pieces into genres.
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Expert vs Novice Writers
Writing based off of personal experience and beliefs, not everyone will agree with what you write but this why writers have targeted audiences.