To write rhetorically is to look deep into the subject you are writing about, keep an open mind, and find many sources and points of view to build a logical, well though out idea. This is extremely important to me as a writer because the older I get, and the more important my writing becomes, it is imperative that I learn to write rhetorically, whether I am trying to prove a point, provide solid information, or write for fun. I am past the point of focusing on the bigger picture of a topic, and it's time to learn how to really dive into a subject and dissect the smallest parts of it in my writing.
I have learned quite a lot in the course about my own writing and how I can improve upon it. I have really liked writing these posts and challenging the norms of academic writing so far this year. One of the best lessons I have learned has been the importance and necessity of shitty first drafts. The whole concept takes a weight off the stress of essay writing, or even paragraph writing. I have also learned that when writing, I have to be more aware of my audience, and not just state facts, but back up my opinions and research with strategies like repetition, analogy, and compare and contrast. Overall, this course has been very interesting and helpful to me at this point in the semester, and I can’t think of anything I would change.
I'm glad the idea of shitty first drafts was so helpful. I recall the first time reading it and feeling liberated by the idea. I used to put so much pressure on myself to be perfect so the idea of intentionally writing a shitty first draft and revising it to be less shitty each time was such a relief. Good job in the class. Keep up the good work!
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