We’ve covered a few very important characteristics of good writing this week: How to write effective sentences and paragraphs, avoiding common errors, documenting your sources, and thinking critically as you write. Now, here’s a scenario that will allow you to practice what you’ve learned.

For any writer, telling one’s life story in three paragraphs can be a challenge, but an exciting one.

Initial Post Requirements

For this reflection, write an initial post composed of three sections:

1. Your life story in roughly three full paragraphs.
2. A reflection: What was challenging about writing your life story in three paragraphs? (one paragraph minimum)
3. A Personal Writing Plan: With this assignment in mind, list some areas of written communication on which you’d like to focus in order to become a better writer.

Some areas for writing improvement include (but are not limited to):

• grammar and punctuation
• sentence structure
• paragraph structure
• organizing thoughts
• using the best wording
• writing with clarity

Reply Post Requirements

When responding to your classmates, discuss your thoughts about their writing plan. What similarities and differences do you see to your own? Share where you plan to focus your attention to improve.

Due dates for your initial and response posts can be found by checking the Course Syllabus and Course Calendar.

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