Category: Topic 1: Literacy
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First Person Writing Isn’t So Bad
We are often told the rules of using “I” in our writing which has made us afraid to use the word ‘I” entirely. Let’s change that mindset.
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Multiple Literacies and Discourse
In the author discussion of the term discourse, James Paul Gee points out how frequently we use these various discourse.
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There is an “I” in Writing. Why Not Use It.
There is an “I’ in Writing. Why not use it. Maddalena educates us on WHY the “I” in College Writing is arguably necessary.
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First-Person Writing is Good, Actually
First-person writing humanizes text, giving it ownership and power. Yet, many writers don’t learn that until they start college.
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The Little d and the Big D of DISCOURSE from James Paul Gee.
James Paul Gee’s ideology of Discourses and its acquisition is confusingly captivating and yet super informative! A Literacy and Linguistics love story.
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Discourse, Literacy and Education
Discourse is used daily however, many are unaware of its profound impact on shaping our thoughts, beliefs, and interactions with others.
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Finding your Style of Writing
I didn’t know how to find the style and voice or that I even had one, but Heines summarizes what I did to find my way of writing pretty well.
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The First Person Fears
Kate McKinney Maddalena’s article, “‘I need you to say ‘I’”: Why First Person Is Important in College Writing” communicates to its readers that it
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Understanding Discourses
In “Literacy, Discourse, and Linguistics: Introduction” by James Paul Gee demonstrates how literacy is rooted in the different discourses we experience…
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How To Find Your Writing Style And Voice
Finding your style and voice is important in order to become a proficient writer. The more you write the better you will write.