Blog 6: Feature Article Reflection Β
I have come to realize that my writing is quite loose and my first attempt at writing a feature article had many mistakes. There are many areas that I could improve on but the main area is being clearer on my purpose and conclusion. I did not notice when I was writing but, in the process, I forgot how vital it is to create a clear story for the reader. When I look back I see my mistakes and I feel like the peer review genuinely helped me. Since I was assigned to review a more experienced writer, It almost acted like a rubric for this assignment. I acquired a clearer understanding of how purposeful the writing has to be. I also learned that I should use a rhetorical device to conclude my story. Overall clarity is key. Something that surprised me was that I needed to fix some grammar that I had made but that should be an easy fix by the time I submit my final assignment.Β
Β Β Β The benefits of this writing format is that it is straightforward and that might be helpful for some people but not me. I like screenplay writing because its format follows a different set of rules. It allows for creativity and the rules are more relaxed. I also like creative writing because it permits me to be more long winded with my words. The limitations of this format come with its heavy requirements. You have to create a story in a limited amount of words and resolve it by connecting it to the faculty and employees of the organization of your choice. Personally, I like to take my time writing and I have problems with editing myself. Although many limitations come my way, I can learn to overcome them by having clearer direction in regards to the structure of my story and by having a focused conclusion. I also had some grammar issues and I was missing some of the content needed for citing the photos. I can fix these mistakes with the feedback and notes that I have received.
