(It Might Seem Calculated at a Glance)
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This post is an attempt to label my very jumbled writing styles. Furthermore, I will try touch upon where it could use a change. Hopefully someone can relate to my styles and learn from it.
I consider myself to be a writer who maintains a very dynamic style. Dynamic is a nice and elegant title for me to assign, but in practice it is a far more hectic spectacle. I would consider myself predominantly a heavy reviser, but I often draw from all categories when I think I really need them.
Drawing from these styles has often times worked out, but the failures it produces are spectacular. When a balance never clicks in my mind, many times I find myself flailing in my attempt to write a paper with a semblance of organization. This is why I think that I would benefit from applying a more regimented approach to my writing style.
My lack of organization has proved to be my Achilles heel of writing, but I find focusing on organization comes at the cost of sacrificing my stream of consciousness that I get when I write with a "heavy revision" mindset. Thus brings my uninteresting dilemma full circle, and this small rant to an end.
By looking at my classmates I have learned not only the common patterns and how similar many of our writing skills are. However it also gave me many ideas about things I should incorporate into my own mix of writing styles.
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By looking at my classmates I have learned not only the common patterns and how similar many of our writing skills are. However it also gave me many ideas about things I should incorporate into my own mix of writing styles.
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Finding a balance is really hard to do in writing. Even though I plan more than revise, I understand that some qualities must be sacrificed when you focus on another one more. However, it's very good that you are able to incorporate all of the styles of writing when you can! I learned from a past teacher that you shouldn't be afraid to take risks in your assignments until you find the right balance that works for you. It's all about practice!
ReplyDeleteLack of organization is one of my (many) weaknesses too, primarily in writing. To overcome this, it might be beneficial to plan out a paper before the first draft. (As I am writing this, I am mostly preaching to myself.) However, it is very good to be able to incorporate different aspects of each method into your writing! That might just create the "perfect balance" we all are seeking, minus the procrastination.
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ReplyDeleteHi Tyler! I'm a student from section 7 and I thought your post was really entertaining to read! You have a very articulate way of delivering your thoughts, as well as throwing in some humor. I was wondering:
ReplyDeleteHas your style become more organized?
Do you find yourself still pulling from all the different writing styles or do you think you've settled more into one specifically?
Do you think you've managed to avoid falling into the trap of little organization with our major projects this year?