One of my many weaknesses is writing so therefore I try to skirt around it as much as possible. This class has presented an exposure to different styles of writing in areas I never thought I would. Like setting up and creating blogs, citations, literature reviews, proposals and an editorial. I guess I don't feel quite so intimidated to think outside the box. I know always try and write without using the word "I". I like reading the discussion board and was glad to be able to have access to so many thoughts and idea's.
Even with the fact writing in not my favorite subject I did enjoy my class. I only wished I ended the class with the same energy as I started.
I would like to have had the chance to respond to the Blog Assignment of what would we ask of our classmates to blog about if we had the chance. That would have bee fun.
Thank you Brianna
Jeri
You are most welcome, Jeri. And thank you! I find that a good group of students is the best a teacher can ask; those who are supportive and willing to talk to one another, even in an online setting.
ReplyDelete"I" has its place in writing, it's not a hard and fast rule to not use it, but it's easier to say "don't" than it is to explain the 1,001 different shades of grey, especially when people think it's ok to use in research and the like. A few examples where you might use it:
personal (impersonal) correspondence
speech writing (think wedding, eulogy etc)
team building(and this is a HUGE grey area) but it can be done when you are the advisor, consultant or professional "expert".
The commonality of these is the audience, all personal, all listening for a common goal. As you move forward, stay without it, but you'll know when you can use it as time goes on :)
Best of luck to you in the future!!