Emily Sanchez

Intended major: Mechanical Engineering

Pronouns: She/Her

Due to the circumstances that have arisen, most of us have had to adjust to a new method of learning and with that, have been struggling to properly understand how to navigate everything. I’m not normally a strong writer, nor have I ever been thrilled to begin a new essay or a new book. Especially with the situation that has presented itself, it’s not going to be as simple as turning your head and asking the person beside you to assist you in wording a sentence correctly, therefore, my fear is that I will not be able to successfully meet the standards that a college essay has. However, I’m looking forward to reevaluating my previous way of thinking and being introduced to new forms of literature that will give me a new perspective.

It takes hours and hours for me to ever come close to finishing any type of writing, mainly because I struggle with creating the right combination of words that would give the reader a better understanding of what I’m trying to address. I find myself either repeating or rephrasing what I previously said, or not being able to come up with any more viable information that I can include to further explain myself. In spite of that, once I’m certain on how to further elaborate my point, it comes naturally, the sentence starts writing itself and before I know it, I’m done.

There are numerous standards that qualify you as a good writer. Some say that it’s all based upon your grammar or whether your writing flows or makes sense, others believe it’s about using the biggest and hardest words you can find. Although grammar and structure are important factors, what makes a good writer is being able to connect the audience to your writing and your passion. Once you appeal to their emotions and/or logic, you get them to truly understand the importance of what you’re writing. It is one of the many ways you can express what you’re feeling and bring light to your ideas.

Writing can be useful in any field, even mechanical engineering. Writing is the only way people create instructions, manuals, and even provide ideas for projects. You become a more useful employee if you know how to address certain matters clearly in your writing so that your fellow coworkers can understand you and your findings.

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