Description:
In this activity, you will participate in a discussion about the writing process.
Objectives:
- Develop solid support for the topic through continued use of prewriting; identify the structures of a traditional essay; think about constructing a paper in terms of the rhetorical appeals of logos, ethos, and pathos; identify the components of the writing process.
Instructions:
Step 1: Respond to the following:
The writing process can be tricky. Some days the words just flow out, and other days it feels like you couldn’t string a sentence together to save your life. What three aspects of the writing process tend to be the most difficult for you, and why?
Step 2: Read other students’ posts and respond to at least two other students. Incorporate personal experience, if appropriate, to help support or debate other students’ posts. If differences of opinion occur, debate the issues and provide examples to support opinions.
In your responses to your peers’ posts, be concrete, make suggestions for change, including strategies, movements, obstacles, and so forth. Outside-the-box thinking and debate is encouraged.
Be sure to cite any outside sources in current APA format.
Due Date:
- Online Class: Initial posts must be submitted by due date. Subsequent replies are due by the end of the week (see Course Policies and Procedures or your Instructor for details).
- Ground Class: All post must be submitted by the due date.
Grading:
Be certain to review the rubric to ensure you are fulfilling the requirements.
Use references as need be, but note that they are not required on prompts that specifically ask about personal experiences.