Name : Haseeb Chaudhury

Major : Computer Science

Pronouns: He/Him

ENGL 11000

Shamecca Harris

After carefully reviewing the syllabus, I feel very anxious about writing the essays in this course mainly because I am not confident in my writing abilities. However, I feel excited about learning how to ameliorate my writing abilities so that it can benefit me throughout my life. I know that there will be various strategies and tips in this course to help me improve as a writer. 

Good writing is primarily subjective since it varies for individuals, but I strongly believe good writing consists of having deep meaning, containing an emotional impact, and being appreciated in a complex way to the individual. Also, having the ability to fully immerse readers into gravitating towards the writing is another quality. In order for one to become a good writer, they have to have mastered specific skills in literature and apply these skills to use. Writing is prominent because it allows the ability to express oneself in an imaginative way. Furthermore, writing is a powerful tool that can change one’s perspective about themselves internally and externally. Writing well helps one’s ideas to flow eloquently which helps for an individual to be expressive of themselves.

My strength in writing is that I can express myself in topics I have knowledge about and that people can have a general idea of what I am trying to convey. However, the hardest part is trying to make my writing more in depth and detailed since my writing can sometimes be too vague. Also, I struggle with the repetition of the same ideas. I often do not realize when I repeat certain ideas and my writing ends up sounding redundant. 

In the field of computer science, people are expected to write documents, comments, emails, design, and planning. Being an effective writer can benefit me in this field because it can allow me to effectively organize my ideas into a presentable form which can help explain my ideas and justify my code. Also, it will help me with my public speaking in communicating with my peers and explaining my documentation thoroughly.

Name: Erezana Morina

Intended major: Economics

My preferred pronouns: she/her/hers.

After carefully reviewing the syllabus, I was really enthusiastic about writing as a form of activism to introduce changes to the “status quo”. The reason is that I always had the passion to write intellectually and express my opinions in a form of art that could bring changes, or maybe even teach someone the other side of the story. I grew up in a country where patriarchy still exists and I was sometimes told that my voice did not matter which is the reason I express myself better in writing than speaking, but when I moved to America, I grew up to be an independent woman with personal opinions/ beliefs, so I am really excited that this course will allow me to express my opinion in writing about social issues, etc. As you can tell, I am really excited about the first Essay!!!!

I think the qualities of good writings are the word of choice, it is really important to have accumulative language so that you can be understood, which then relates to readings. I think that you have to read a lot, in order to create an outstanding piece of work. However, there are other things that contribute to that aspect, for instance, the accuracy of the text, resonance to the audience, etc.

For me, the easiest part about writing is the construction of the essay or story. I always write in order, whether that is the introduction, main body, or conclusion.

I find it hard to write about things that do not interest me but I am working on it and trying to expand my ideas and push boundaries to the fullest because I know that the future will have me write things I do not want to, whether that is in a classroom or career. However, I also dislike editing!!!

I am not very informant in what genres I am required to write as economics, but I do believe it is required a lot of analysis, which has to be very descriptive. Moreover, having the qualities of a good writer that I mentioned above and more, you are able to write whatever. I think that being an effective writer can affect your career opportunities because nowadays almost every job requires writing, so you have to fit in with those requirements.

Hello my name is Alexa Morales (she/her) , and intended to major in Psychology. 

 In this course, I am the most excited for the group discussions and the texts I’ll be reading to gather my thoughts correctly. I am also really excited to listen to these lectures because I’ve never gathered evidence this way throughout my whole life. I’m the most interested in using different forms of technologies and writing my pieces for an audience. However, I am a bit nervous for all of the essays. Although I understand that the planning of them is all spaced out, I feel scared that I will become overwhelmed with all of the writing. Especially because I am not used to writing essays in multiple pages.

The qualities of good writing has to deal with well articulated thoughts, little to no writing mistakes, evidence and smooth transitions. This has been repeated to me all throughout my years in school. I’ve always tried my best with making my writing this way. It’s extremely important to be able to write well so that you are able to get your point across. No one would be willing to read your work if it is all over place. I would say that the easiest part of writing for me is gathering the texts that I will be citing in my work. I do really well with finding informational texts that will help guide me with my thinking. However the hardest part of the writing process for me would have to be being able to sit down and actually construct the essay. Sometimes I have trouble focusing, especially trying to write an essay that includes more than one page. But I’m sure that I will be able to work on this with getting help from others such as the help I could get from the writing center. I also believe that throughout the course I will improve with my writing because each assignment will be my way of pushing myself to do better. 

I am not sure what writings will come from me from my intended study in Psychology, the only thing that comes to my mind is the moment I would have to write a synopsis on one of my clients. As well as writing brief notes on their concerns, and my ability to interpret it into a solution for my client. Being an effective writer can affect my career because I need to be able to properly write about my client and use each session as an opportunity to help my client with my interpretation of their concerns. My analysis of their problems can be the form of advice that they will need. I believe that I will be able to perfect these skills in this course.

Hi, my name is Eden Seifu. I’m a freshman and undecided student. My preferred to pronounce she/her/hers.

After reviewing the syllabus, I’m excited to grow strong writing skills to succeed academically, personally, and professionally. As an English second language speaker, I believe this course will provide me with the fundamentals of grammar, a better understanding of literary devices, rhetorical strategies, different writing skills, and feedback. I’m nervous about the reading part because I don’t have a strong background in reading. Even though the writing and reading process might be challenging, it’s enjoyable.

I don’t know a lot about writing. But when I think about writing center ideas, construction, connection, and accuracy make it worth the paper. On the other hand, the qualities of good writing serve the audience as well as the truth.

The easy part of writing is constructing the essay Because, at this point, I already know what to write center ideas. Editing and citation are straightforward.
The hardest part of the paper is creating the main images, finding the essay’s thesis, and writing the introductory sentence.

For now, I don’t know what major to choose, as well as genre. But being an effective writer will help me in the future. Being an influential writer will help impress the audience, build a network, and develop communication skills.

Justine M. Tourdot

(She/her)

ENGL 11000-5BC2

Undecided 

After reviewing the syllabus, I am excited about the peer review workshop. It’s really great to have different sets of eyes looking over your work to provide feedback. The class description states that there would be a focus on social justice. It’s important to discuss complex topics. I am pretty opinionated but I would like to get my points across more clearly in writing. 

I am nervous about the reflections because I don’t find them easily. It’s hard to critique your own work and be objective. I have written reflections before and I never feel like I had anything substantive to say. The qualities of good writing are creating interest in your work and getting your point across articulately. To be a good writer is a bit subjective. Some people like to read lengthy descriptions of scenery while others prefer to read short direct sentences. One thing all good writers have in common is personality. It’s what makes the work unique. 

It is important to write well because it’s another form of communication besides speaking. If you can do both very well you’re a force to be reckoned with. Writing is encountered in daily life. It can range from a diary entry to a resume. Personally, I find creative writing very simple. It allows the imagination to flow freely. The hardest part of writing is the deadlines. I find jobs that are writing based very interesting. What holds me back is the hard deadlines. I do not know what genre I will be expected to write for my intended major because I am undecided. Being an effective writer will broaden your career opportunities because it is a sought after skill.