Our Class Blog
Come along as we explore the academic and professional sides of writing. New posts arrive each week throughout the semester.
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A Fictional Discourse Community
Discourse communities can also be speech communities, given the proper requirement of location, distance and social similarities.
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Using “I” in Writing
The text navigates the importance in using the first person in any writing material. “I” should be used in writing, not the opposite.
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Why Writing?
“Why Writing” analyzes the work of two authors that focus on writing styles and the self journey of unexpected challenges in writing.
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Multiply Literacies
Literacy plays a big role in my professional and physical development by influencing communication in various ways.
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Why Study Writing
For years, I have had the passion for writing. Even having few issues with grammar. Literacy impacts how we communicate, think, and grow.
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Writing: The Science and Art
Writing is more than what people make it out to be. It is an art, a science, and a skill that requires effort to master.
Categories
- About the Class (3)
- Overview, Wk 1: Why Study Writing? (84)
- Topic 1: Literacy (171)
- Topic 2: Discourse Communities (216)
- Wk 4: Concept of Discourse Community (59)
- Wk 5: Authority (73)
- Wk 6: Identity (66)
- Topic 3: Process (316)
- Wk 10: Collaboration and Failure (73)
- Wk 7: Process Metaphors (81)
- Wk 8: First Drafts (80)
- Wk 9: Revising (78)
- Topic 4: Technology (168)
- Topic 5: Professionalism (161)
- Wk 13: Professional Writers (82)
- Wk 14: Employment (79)
- Uncategorized (51)
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