Reflection #2: The Writing Process

Working through the writing process greatly improved who I am now as a writer.  I always thought I was a very good writer, but it wasn't until this class that I realized how much more my writing could improve.  WIFYS helped me see my writer as the reader that is reading it.  It helped show me that writing isn't just words on a piece of paper, rather than a conversation with the audience.  This class allowed me to see the different languages and tones of writing.  I learned that tutoring isn't such a bad thing after all. It is always nice to have another set of eyes on your paper before the professor has hers on it with a red pen in her hand, grading it and putting marks on it as if she were trying to construct her own paper.

Throughout this class so far, I learned that as a student, there is always room for improvement.  I learned that writing is never easy and sometimes it can pretty overwhelming, especially if it's a topic you are unsure or uncomfortable writing about.  I never thought I was able to move effectively through a paper and give it sort of a flow until I started this WIFYS class.  I can go on for days about a certain topic, which can be a good thing or a bad thing sometimes.  I just never knew how to transition into what I wanted to say next.  I was able to use transition words throughout my paper and incorporate quotes into my writing to help give my writing a better flow.  For example, the technology paper I just finished writing; I was able to use quotes directly stated from the author in order to transition into different paragraphs.  By giving my own opinion and evidence to back up my opinion, I am able to successfully move through my writing effectively.