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Scholars ______________, __________________, and ____________ seem to be having a conversation about _______________.

I recognized this conversation between these sources because I identified _______, _________, and _________ as a significant trend or pattern across these texts.

I find this conversation interesting because ___________________________.

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Yes, these scholars seem to be talking about _____________. They might also, however, be talking about ___________, ____________, ____________ and so it might be even more productive to explore the conversation in terms of ____________________.

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Scholars Harris, Yancey, Miller, and Schulz seem to be having a conversation about how the innovation of technology and forms of literacies can be beneficial to writing learners nowadays and how they change the situation of how students have access to literacies.

I recognized this conversation between these sources because I identified "new" forms of texts and writing, how people think about the changing technology and texts, and the benefits that the changing forms of texts and writing as a significant trend or pattern across these texts.

I find this conversation interesting because it's interesting to discover how people and texts change with time, and what technology can new things can provide.

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Scholars Anne Lamott, Donald Murray and Miller/Schulz seem to be having a conversation about prior to entering college level writings. I recognized this conversation between these sources because I identified Lamott talking about how bad drafts are perfectly normal, Murray explaining that brainstorming is crucial in delivering great pieces of writing, and Miller/Schulz explores different types of literacies that students should obtain to prepare students for college level writings as a significant trend or pattern across these texts. I find this conversation interesting because there are many authors that have the same mindset in the importance of preparing students for college since their high school years were taught with limited regulations implemented into their work.

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Scholars Edwards and Paz, Parrott, and Lamott seem to be having a conversation about misconceptions surrounding the process in which authors/professional writers complete their work.

I recognized this conversation between these sources because they emphasize using multiple drafts, collaboration, and a significant amount of practice as a significant trend or pattern across these texts.

I find this conversation interesting because if the true processes of authors becomes transparent to students then they will be less harsh on their own work and grow more optimistic.

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Scholars Edward & Paz, Parrot, and Lamott seem to be having a conversation about common myths and misconceptions about what makes great writing. I recognize this conversation between these sources because I identified that they all present common misconceptions people have about great writers, what kind of an effect this myth/misconception has on novice writers, and introduce an alternative way novice writers should view that aspect of writing that is more positive. I find this conversation interesting because of how they all talk about unhealthy misconceptions about writing that hold back novice writers from improving their writing.

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Scholars Warner, Irvin, and Brockman seem to be having a conversation about the differences between high school and college writing and how the way students are taught about writing in high school affects how they write in college. I recognized this conversation between these sources because I noticed that they all mention writing in high school versus college, how the “rules” in writing students were taught in high school affect them in college, and what professors can do to teach their students how to write well in college as a significant trend or pattern across these texts. I find this conversation interesting because they inform the readers of the myths of college writing that were taught in high school as the “rules” of writing and proceed to show how a student can learn how to write in college.

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Scholars Anne Lamott, Donald M. Murray, and Jill Parrot seem to be having a conversation about the process of writing also known as the"prewriting process". I recognized this conversation between these sources because I identified Lamott stating that in the process of writing, writing the most "shitty" draft is the first step to writing the best one yet. Murray talking about the stages and procedure that has to occur when you begin writing. And lastly, Parrot claiming the process of "metacognition" which permits students to discern their writing goals. These were all significant trends across these trends, the process that comes with writing. I find this conversation interesting because I never fully thought how important the process of writing can be. How much it can influence your writing and have a strong effect on it.

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Scholars Anne Lamott, Jill Parrott, and Donald Murray seem to be having a conversation about how writers go through a process when they are writing and use specific tools to help them and that it's a learning process especially when they are trying a specific style that represents them. I recognized this conversation between these sources because I identified how writers struggle when it comes to the first drafts, the tools that are inside a writers head that allow them to come up with ideas, and how all these steps are a learning process of a writer as a significant trend or pattern across these texts. I find this conversation interesting because it's interesting how a writer thinks of it's own work even as a professional and the steps one goes through to get to a point of their writing they are proud of.

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Scholars Edward, Paz and Parrott seem to be having a conversation about writing abilities and whether or not they can be taught and developed amongst anyone. I recognized this conversation between the sources because I identified arguments about writing skills only being something someone can easier master or fail at, the major level difference between authors and writers and writing skills being a talent or a skill. I find this conversation interesting because this is a discussion that can be interpreted in any area. For example, there are many things that are argued to be a talent or skill. Such as cooking, art, mathematics, etc. Thus, it's interesting to read about it within writing because it's something that has been taught in school, thus why is it taught if certain scholars believe it can't be developed within students.

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Scholars Miller and Schulz, Warner, and Irvin, seem to be having a conversation about the misconceptions that many students learn throughout primary and secondary school regarding the frameworks for literacy skills and the techniques students should gain. I recognized this conversation between these sources because I identified significant trends or patterns across the texts which showed how students benefit from different literacy skills. Scholars should obtain different forms of communication, feedback analysis, and higher education reading and writing skills. Many of the readings mainly focused on the “myths” and “rules” that students are taught in primary and secondary school, and this led to negative misconceptions that affect new college freshmen. I find this conversation interesting because as a college freshman, I want to discover more about how college is more open to different reading and writing techniques. It is captivating to acknowledge the myths that many students follow. College freshmen should learn more about the different literacy techniques that are available instead of following the common rules that were taught in primary and secondary school.

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Scholars Edward/Paz, Parrot, and Lamott seem to be having a conversation about what truly makes a great writer and that everyone can acquire excellent writing abilities. I recognized this conversation between these sources because I identified the debunking of myths about one simply being a good writer by nature, how we all start as novices and build up certain strategies to improve, and methods of which the most successful authors use with a whole process of writing as a significant trend or pattern across these texts. I find this conversation interesting because it reminds us all that we can only acquire a "talent" in general with constant practice and improvement. These authors help put to rest a cultural misconception many of us feel when writing, which if more novice writers were aware about, it would be an easier process towards an advanced writing ability.

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Scholars Parrot, Edward & Paz, and Murray are conversing about the process of writing, specifically what writers experience and contemplate before initiating literary works. I recognized this conversation between these sources because I identified that all of these literary authors expose the fabricated reality of writing, the processes of writing and present the resolutions to producing adequate and satisfying results of writing. I find this conversation interesting because as a first-year and first-generation college student these topics of debunking academic literacy encourages me to thrive in difficult academic situations.

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Scholars Yancey, Brockman, as well as, Edwards and Paz seem to be having a conversation about altering how writing is taught in higher educational settings. I recognized this conversation between these sources because I identified Brockman encouraging a change to writing practices, Yancey advocating for the creation of new ways of teaching a writing curriculum, and Edwards and Paz asserting the need to dismantle the "image of genius" by means of changing writing pedagogy. I find this conversation interesting because, for centuries, there has been a reliance on copy-and-paste writing. This means the writer is given a certain structure for an essay, and they must adhere to that structure, or "bad" things can occur. The authors want to alter how writing is taught in college may allow students to reach their full potential as writers.

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Scholars Yancey, Miller and Schulz, and Anson seem to be having a conversation about technology. I recognized this conversation between these sources because I identified the negative and positive impact of technology, digital practices should be used to aid the writer (not do the work for them), and it should be taught in a way that they won't use it to cheat as a significant trend or pattern across these texts. I find this conversation interesting because as time goes by the more technology is incorporated in learning and it will become a staple in future generation, so it is better that we teach the students now to become more prepared.

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Scholars Anne Lamott, Jill M. Parrot, Dustin Edwards and Enrique Paz seem to be having a conversation about what really makes a "good writer" as well as the misunderstandings about one. I recognized this conversation between these sources because I identified that they discuss the mindset and misunderstandings of amateur writers, techniques to improve as a writer, struggles and experiences of different writers as a significant trend or pattern across these texts. I find this conversation interesting because the authors inform us about different mindsets to become a better writer, the cultural division between amateur and professional writers, and new techniques and ideas to help, not only us grow, but our peers as well.

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Scholars Yancey, Miller and Schulz, and Edward and Paz seem to be having a conversation about how what it takes for college students to be good writers and readers and there is a high expectation of them as first years when half are inexperienced writers who deserve a chance to grow. I recognized this conversation between these sources because I identified " inexperienced" and " high expectations" and they correlate with each other when it comes to this topic as a significant trend or pattern across these texts. I find this conversation interesting because I too can see why these authors would write about these topics to educate professors on how to really help students in how to grow as readers and writiters.

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Scholars Edwards, Parrot, and Lamott seem to be having a conversation about the damaging idealistic views of new writers. I recognize this conversation between these sources because I identified the theme of persistence through trial and error in Lammots writing, the explanations and instructive resolutions of writing hardships in Edwards writing, and the reassuring encouragement in Paz’s writing as a significant trend across these texts. In all of these articles/ chapters, the author illustrates a falsely luxurious view of what a writer is, and guides the readers to pursue a healthier perspective. The articles are overall very motivating, revealing empathetic examples of writing challenges in order to connect with the reader. I find this conversation interesting because the “movie image” of authors is so heavily ingrained in our minds that writing seems almost unachievable when viewed on screen. I feel as though the conversation comparing these ideals sheds light on the impact of false preconceptions in general and may inspire future writers weary of their path to be persistent.

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Scholars Parrott, Edwards and Paz, and Bunn seem to be having a conversation about how anyone can be a great as long as they learn to be one through practice and learning from others teqniques.

I recognized this conversation between these sources because I identified writing is a skill not a trait, good writers weren't born good writers, and you become a better writer by learning from others as a significant trend or pattern across these texts.

I find this conversation interesting because all the authors are debunking these ideas that you have to be born a good writer and teaching that you have to practice to be a good one otherwise you won't improve your writing skills.