Usually when people ask me what I thought about an experience, I usually just say: "It was good." That's it and I move on. But just for you Prof. Chris Husberg, I will fully reflect on my OpEd experience.
I had never written an OpEd before and was pleasantly surprised by how much I really enjoyed the whole process of coming up with ideas and then writing the paper. Whenever I hear the words "write a paper", I cringe and want to run the other way, but this time I did neither. I think the fact that we brainstormed and developed our papers here on our blogs is what really made my experience a positive one. I loved that we were able to help each other out on our brainstorms by commenting and putting in our two cents on each other topics.
I was very pleased with my paper and with how it turned out. It gave me a chance to voice my opinion on a topic I didn't think I had a lot to say about. I really liked publishing my final copy here on the blog, instead of just handing in a hard copy because having to add in different types of rhetoric like video or pictures, helped strengthen my argument. For me, this really made the difference in how I was able to influence my reader. The peer review was extremely helpful but I didn't think going to the writing center was as effective as I thought it would. In conclusion, during this whole process I learned that I am still developing and fine tuning my voice as a writer. Also, I like to share my opinion.
The end.
Definitely agree that the entire process was great. It was nice to be able to spread it all out, making sure that I made several drafts. And it definitely is fun to share our own opinions!
ReplyDeleteI feel like all I have to say to this is "ditto". I agree with it all. Especiallly the running and the simple reply to any question.
ReplyDeleteHaha, I thought that it was funny how you mentioned just saying that, “It was good.” Growing up with two older sisters, there was little “airtime” to say what you wanted to say. Thus, I would commonly speak only what needed to be said when I had to or if I was asked a question. The first thing my mom would say when we got home from school would be: “How was your day?” Somehow, I would finish saying, “It was good,” and instantly my sister(s) would begin: “Oh, well you see…” Haha, I love it though, whenever I talk to either of my sisters- we never run out of things to talk about!
ReplyDeleteGoooood stuff. I felt that the writing center was very helpful; i guess it just depends on who helps you.
ReplyDeletePublishing on blogs is really neat. It's really fun to be able to read everyone's article and get a small glance of other's lives and how their brains work through the blogosphere.