Writing Papers example essay topic

Steve Susdorf September 15, 2003 English 103/99 Dr. Manuka My Writing Experience Writing experiences can differ from one person to the next. My writing style and habits haven't changed since 5th grade. The grammatical correctness of my papers have become better. Over the years I have had many instructors that use several different methods of teaching, but only a few of those instructors have effected my writing ability. One of those instructors stays in my mind probably because he was my last English teacher.

His teaching style was very laid back and utterly hilarious. Maybe this is why everyone loved him. At any rate I took in as much critical information from him to critique my own way of writing. This being said I will attempt to explain what I use to compose and write a paper. The writing process is something that has been pounded into my head since I was in Elementary School. Even over the years, with many refinements, the same basic process kept its shape.

In the beginning, one has to think of ideas or topics in which to write about. This is also called brainstorming. I was taught to just sit down and collectively think about anything, then capture those thoughts on paper. This, to me, works as brainstorming. I think what you " re thinking about currently is obviously interesting to you so why not write on it? When this type of technique is used I believe that writing comes off as enjoyable and exciting.

Many students consider writing a bore and even a huge task. I have used this method of brainstorming for years and I've rarely been bored. The next step involves a different type of thinking. Outlining creates a preview for the Susdorf 1 reader as to what is included in a paper.

I have never liked this step because it is restraining. What I mean by that, is an outline is predictable and I enjoy just writing on a topic with a general direction in mind, but no path paved in stone. To me, writing has always had freedom. I write with the will of a child. Bouncing off different objects until I have exhausted all outcomes. Writing has to be fun for the writer, otherwise the final outcome may have structure but lack a voice.

I came up with seven steps to writing a paper in this class. They are as follows: Brainstorming, Outline, Pre-write (Rough Draft), Edit, Revise, Peer Editing, and Produce Final Draft... Of these tasks the easiest for me would be the rough draft stage. Once I have a clear idea of the topics and material needing to be covered 1 can produce a paper of any length. For me a blank piece of paper is an opportunity to explore. 1 can captivate the audience and have fun.

I am also good at peer editing. Critiquing another's paper is challenging and exciting. I enjoy helping people and this I do well. The tasks left are ones I do poorly. Brainstorming is usually lengthy and time consuming, yet a step that can not be left out.

I realize there are many methods to do this but I, more often than not, have trouble doing it the way I want to. Coming up with ideas for topics is never easy for me. Outlining a paper has always been done in a formal manner and I prefer to be informal, at least until the final is produced. As far as being easy, yes, writing the outline is very easy and consists of my organized thoughts on paper. Editing my own work is not my best quality. I enjoy correcting someone else's paper rather than my own.

If I edit mine, I have to let it sit for a day or two then come back to it again. Susdorf 2 Writing anything is a must have when concluding that one is literate. To be literate one must know and be able to read and write. If one of these qualities is left out it is hard to find that individual literate.

To communicate effectively, writing is a required skill. My method for pre-writing for a paper consists of me reading and taking thorough notes. I was taught this way and I prefer it. Creating all these bubbles and diagrams, that just doesn't float my boat. I just write as I think of ideas.

Why is progress better than perfection in writing? I believe that perfection is first of all never achieved with writing. Progress is the method through which we move mountains. Without error how can we become better? Learning is all about progress and achievement. To demand perfection is foolish because no one learns from that.

Writing then turns into memorization with lack of character and feeling. That is what dictionaries are for; dictionaries is the place for perfection not writing papers. Susdorf 3.