Writing For Academia by Robin Lowe https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d Thoughts from our experience en-us 2020-08-16 21:42:25 UTC 2020-08-24 19:00:59 UTC hello@padlet.com Voice lowere https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/681975247 Voice is something that is hard to define, but you know it when you hear/read it. If you have a favorite author, you could probably take the name away and still know who it is. For example, if I read a Hemingway passage or Salinger or Margaret Atwood, I know the author from his/her voice. You establish voice by being confident in what you are writing about. Stephen King says, as you read, that he believes that "fear is at the root of most bad writing." Voice is also established by word choice and sentence structure. It separates your writing from the crowd. ]]> 2020-08-16 21:48:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/681975247 Vulnerability lowere https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/681975289 While it’s not the easiest thing to do, being vulnerable in your writing can be very important. Revealing the true thoughts or stories of your life, either good or bad, is a way to have the reader connect and relate to how the writer truly feels. It’s much easier to read a passage that makes you visualize and feel what the author is talking about. I believe that being vulnerable as a writer helps the reader understand the true feelings the writer is going through, making it easier to connect and stay interested in the authors story. ]]> 2020-08-16 21:48:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/681975289 alderferbd https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/683128291 2020-08-17 16:29:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/683128291 terramk https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/684926867 1. One element of good writing that I value when reading is good organization. The text could have some really great or interesting points, however, if it's not organized well, it can become very hard to read. Also, if the text is unorganized, you can lose the attention of the reader.

2. When I approach academic writing, I like to first decide my topic, and then research whatever I am going to write about. When I research, I like to just write notes and bullet points of what I've learned and and helpful quotes. Eventually, once I have all of my information that I need, I make and outline of how I want to organize the paper. Once the outline is done, I fill in the information and my own ideas to create my paper. ]]> 2020-08-18 14:33:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/684926867 blancoe https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/685431227
  • I get very bored very easily. It’s the main reason I do not like reading or writing. When I read things, be it an academic paper or fictional writing, I look for details! Details help me focus on something and concentrate on the bigger picture. I also appreciate straightforward and direct writing. I guess that isn’t always going to be the case, especially when it comes to my history major, but I digress. 
  • Most of my writing in college has been in my history classes. When writing those papers, I start by finding decent enough sources of information, and of course, I try to outline my paper. I write out main ideas and the order I want to present them. I tend to have a problem with writing succinctly and not really going deeply into the information I present.

    • ]]>     2020-08-18 17:07:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/685431227     smithge41 https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/685846522 Authority is an element I look for in good writing. Sometimes writers have a tendency to come across like they do not trust themselves, or believe in the topic that they are writing about. These elements make it challenging for readers to engage with their article, story, poem, etc. When a writer has authority they become more reliable. This is an especially important quality to have for persuasive and informative pieces.

    When it comes to academic writing I like to focus on concision. I am a journalism major, so this is a big part of the writing I do. Getting across a strong point in a little words as possible is the easiest way to ensure a reader understands. The New York Times is written at an 8th grade reading level. Sometimes, omitting fancy words and cutting sentences makes for the best piece of writing. ]]>     2020-08-18 19:25:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/685846522     https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/687745976 1. One element of good writing that I look for and think is important is structure and clarity. If an authors writing is all over the place then it may be hard to understand the message they are trying to get across which is very important. If the reader has to keep rereading to understand what is going on then the message could get lost. 

    2.  My approach to academic writing is usually to have a detailed outline of what I want to write about so I can get all my ideas down before I put them all together. My brain works a lot fast than I can write or type so just to have my ideas down is really helpful before I start writing.This helps to organize my thoughts and make sure that I include everything I want to say. ]]>     2020-08-19 17:24:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/687745976     https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/688234103 1. An element of good writing that I look for is organization and whether or not it can keep the reader's attention. Sometimes one may read something and not be able to grasp their attention and keep them engaged to therefore allow then to complete the entire reading. Organization is also a major element since it can make or break the message the writer is trying to convey. 
    2. My approach to academic writing is to make sure I have a clear thought and outline of what my plans and intentions are for the paper. Having a clear approach and main goal of my paper helps me stay on track of what I need to be writing about. ]]>     2020-08-19 20:41:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/688234103     villiersma https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/690387204 1. An element of good writing that I look for is the organization of a paper and whether or not the author gets their point across concisely.  This is because with good organization usually comes a better paper.  My papers used to be all over the place till I focused specifically on keeping my papers better organized.  I also look for getting the point across concisely because it will allow the reader to understand the main purpose of the paper a lot quicker and more easily.

    2. My approach to academic writing is to try getting my point across as clearly as possible. I try to use as little filler as I can so that my point does not come across as weak or not very well thought through. I also try to keep my papers as organized as possible because it is something that I have struggled with in the past. ]]>     2020-08-20 20:24:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/690387204     smithbg2 https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/691776040 1. One element of good writing that I often look for in any paper is structure and organization. When a paper is not properly structured in a good manner it can ruin the entire point of the paper. It can cause a reader to lose focus or lose the objective the writer is trying to portray. A paper can become hard to follow if the structure is not in order.
    2. My approach to academic writing is to always first have my paper outlined before I even begin writing. Once I have a solid outline I can then begin writing and following the structure I have laid out for myself. This helps me as a writer and the readers to be able to properly follow the point I am making. I also focus on finding the best way to capture a readers attention from the first sentence. ]]>     2020-08-21 16:21:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/691776040     fussellbc https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/692208117
  • When reading a piece of writing, I look for the voice of the author. I love reading pieces that incorporate a sense of personal connection between the reader and the author. When an author writes as if they’re speaking directly to me or as if we know each other on a personal level, I think that brings a feeling of vivaciousness and makes the work seem energized with the spirit and personality of the author. While being too casual in writing is almost never a good thing, I think there’s a line you can straddle that makes the readers feel comfortable and connected, while still maintaining control and authority. I enjoy being able to see bits of the author’s personality as I read their work. 
  • When writing for academic classes, I tend to try to find an interesting angle for my approach to the prompt or assignment. Of course, I figure out what my thesis is going to be and then break it down piece by piece in my body paragraphs, fleshing out the details involved in each part. I like using a good amount of examples that I can tie back into the main point of my paper because I think doing so helps to supplement my writing and make it more tangible for readers. I also like to add in my personal voice when appropriate. Like I said in my first response, I think having that connection, even if it’s very small, can help to elevate your writing. 

    • ]]>     2020-08-21 18:56:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/692208117     https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/692500845 1. One of the most important elements of writing is the flow/transitions between paragraphs throughout the entirety of a paper. Things that can contribute to this flow are diction, sentence structure, and repetition. All of these components in the actual writing are crucial for a paper to flow nicely and not be choppy and hard for the reader to follow. 

    2. My approach to academic writing has and always will be to come up with a thesis and outline in order to gather together my thoughts into clear points to use within my paragraphs. Having a clear outline and idea of what you want your paper to look and sound like is poignant. ]]>     2020-08-21 21:54:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/692500845     mcmurryeg https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/692523346 1. One of the most important elements of writing is the flow/transitions between paragraphs throughout the entirety of a paper. Things that can contribute to this flow are diction, sentence structure, and repetition. All of these components in the actual writing are crucial for a paper to flow nicely and not be choppy and hard for the reader to follow. 

    2. My approach to academic writing has and always will be to come up with a thesis and outline in order to gather together my thoughts into clear points to use within my paragraphs. Having a clear outline and idea of what you want your paper to look and sound like is poignant. ]]>     2020-08-21 22:23:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/692523346     curtishc https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/693036198 1. One element of good writing that I always look for is conciseness. If the writer is vague or discursive about what they are saying it can often make it hard for the reader to understand and connect with the content.
    2. When writing for academic classes I first make an outline and develop a thesis. From there I just expand and add more information. Developing an outline and thesis first gives me a better understanding of what I want to discuss within the writing, and it makes the writing process more efficient.]]>     2020-08-22 20:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/693036198     graceneve16 https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/693358372 1. Being able to intrigue an audience is an important element of writing. A writer has to intrigue me from the beginning in order for me to be interested and want to continue reading. Many times when reading a paper or an article, I have forgotten and wondered off about what I was reading because it didn’t catch my attention. I think that it is so important to keep the reader engaged, but make sure to keep the paper structured and not throw in random information to keep the reader interested.
    2. My approach to writing for academic classes is to make sure I have most, if not all, the information needed to complete the paper. This allows me to not leave out details and make sure my points are clear in an organized way.

    ]]>     2020-08-23 14:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/693358372     srivastavan1 https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/693396576 1. One of the most important elements of writing is being able to communicate whatever message you are trying to convey to your audience. If the audience doesn't understand what you're trying to say in your writing, you might as well have not written anything at all. Being able to communicate your message clearly and concisely is an incredibly important element of writing that connects the reader with the author of the piece.
    2. My approach to writing for academic classes includes first taking down notes about some of the main points I want to include in my writing. Then, I proceed to jot down some facts to support whatever claim I might be making. Finally, I try to construct my essay by plugging in the facts and important aspects into my piece and trying to join them together with sentences that connect to the subject of the essay.]]>     2020-08-23 15:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/693396576     hudsonbc https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/693533037 1. The main element I usually search for when reading a writing is the clarity of purpose of the work. Every writing has a goal, or a set idea that is trying to be conveyed. Poor writers often meander around the point in their writing, either not quite knowing what they are trying to say or not knowing how to say it. A good writer will be clear and precise throughout, always connecting their sections of writing to the overall point without forcing it.
    2. When writing for academic classes, I do my best to approach it with absolute clarity on my overall point and how each paragraph contributes to achieving this point. Whether it is scientific writing or literature, everything in the paper should have a purpose, and I do my best to prevent any filler from wasting the valuable pages I have to use. ]]>     2020-08-23 20:16:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/693533037     heimka https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/693618580 1. The one element of "good writing" that I always look for is diction, or the author's choice of words. The diction of a piece of writing conveys a message for the auditor, establishes the author's purpose, and sets the tone. The choice of words can also capture the attention of the auditor, as well as direct the attention to certain aspects of a story. Personally, when I am reading an article that uses extensive vocabulary, the author appeals to ethos as it influences my perception of them as credible and educated. A good writer uses diction to utilize Aristotle's three modes of persuasion, influencing the reader to feel a certain way.
    2. When it comes to writing for academic classes, I always make an outline. Not only does an outline provide structure for my thoughts, but it also helps me make sure I cover everything I wanted to. Personally, having an outline also alleviates the challenge of figuring out how to transition into different topics since I put thought into the disposition of my main points before writing.]]>     2020-08-23 22:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/693618580     https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/693887766 The one element of good writing that I always look for is the ability to make the reader focus on certain aspects of their story. Literature is so complex and their are a number of different important elements including diction and expression. In order to get your reader to understand the story the same way as you, a writer must be clear and to the point. My approach to writing in academic classes is to make my responses clear and concise so that whoever reads my work will understand it the same way that I do. ]]> 2020-08-24 03:42:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/693887766 LR- Writing for academia https://padlet.com/lowere/73tm5avtt8eqqe6d/wish/695652871
  • To me, good writing shows a clear beginning, middle, and end. I think having clear topic points that are addressed in a text allows for a much easier, productive read. 
  • In academic writing, I try to always make sure I know what I am writing about/ have all of my statistics and information, before I start to write. 
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