rules for writers chapter 4

Rules for Writers Chapter 4

This chapter really made me understand a lot of what makes a good piece of writing. I do not believe that I have had any issues with anyone reading my writing in the past. But I have never given much thought to the way I typically build my paragraphs. Reading this chapter has allowed me to think of what I am writing and how others will perceive it. I now have more tools in my box that I can use to build a better piece of literature.

Chapter four is all about building a paragraph that the reader can understand and find appealing to read. It is about a paragraph that has a clear understanding as to what the topic is about and a body that supports it with well placed pieces of information. It also makes sure that we the author understands that the reader has an attention span and to be aware of what you are writing about and the size of it.

Starting with the main point, chapter 4 has given me a better understanding of how to use it to get the best results out to the readers. Developing the main point has made me think of my past writing and how I typically would be very wordy and long. It’s time to rethink this. The pattern of organization is what I learned the most from. This alone is worth the reading of chapter 4. They are the tools I will be calling on a lot. Making paragraphs coherent is another tool that I will use regularly. I do believe that my writing can have some pot holes in it. And the last, paragraph length is also one that I will tend to call on. After reading what I just wrote, it looks like I will be using most of chapter 4 on a regular occurrence.

summary for chapters 2 and 3

In just the couple of weeks in this class, i have found and understood more about English than i have in the previous two classes. I absolutely love the book "Rules For Writers." I actually started thinking that the previous two classes were not so valuable but after pondering for a bit more, I realized that they are probably why I am enjoying this one more.

Draft; I have always used drafts in the little writing that I previously have done. I have never used freewriting as a tool in making a draft though. I have done a few freewriting exercises over the past week and have found them to be very valuable. I have always tried to make my drafts fairly clean but will be changing this attitude.

Thesis; A thesis has always been tough for me. specifically when it comes to making a good one. I have always tried to come up with a thesis in the beginning but now realize this does not have to happen right away. Let some content come and then take a look at building a thesis.

Revisions; In my past, I have revised my writing with a whimsical attitude. I had never thought to make it a process. (did i say how much i love this book) my previous method was kind of like the global part in the book. That's usually where it ended. It may have been that i was lazy to take it to the next step, i am not sure but it just makes sense to break it in two (or more) parts.

Proofreading; This is another topic that i have been lazy in the past. this is one thing that my last semester of English has helped me with though. We were required to bring our work to the writing lab at the jc. it was such a great resource. I remember on many occasions reading my work and feeling there was nothing wrong with it only to find out it had many. I also started having my other classmates proofread my papers and their feedback was amazing. The lab teachers were great but mixing it with my classmates i found became invaluable. Both parties brought different frame of minds.

initial post

I am editing this post because i am new to internett classes and did not read the entire weekly assignment before starting to write. So sorry to any who has already read my post. It will be pretty close to what i have already stated, just a little cleaner.
A little about myself, I am 45yo. single father of two daughters that I take care of full time. I have spent most of my working life as an Auto Technician and a blacksmith. I am not working right now because I have found that taking care of my children and going back to school full time takes up most of the day and leaves little left.
I am studying to be a Rad. Tech. I may change but do feel I will stay in the health care industry. My choice for this is that I want to work indoors where there is a heater and a somewhat clean environment. I am tired of working out in the cold winter and the hot summers.
English has always been hard for me. primarily punctuation. What I am hoping to learn from this class is help with punctuation and after reading the first few chapters of the study book, a better understanding on how to build a piece of literature that someone wants to read.
I will end this here and look forward to this beginning of my fourth semester back to college. peace.

first blog

So it was easy enough to set it up, now what do I do with it ?