Writing is a skill that I am sure everyone has. The only difference that one might have with the other is the ability to write well. Their ideas, perspective, and imagination are unique but, one must always have coherence, clarity and completeness in writing. That is what I lack. At time I want to "write" and share my stories and imaginations but, I have weak grammar skills and at times I cannot easily express what I want to say. That is why ENGLCOM helped me a lot. Not only in writing but, in knowing myself as well.
The most popular misconception on academic reading and writing is probably, you can never get anything when you read. Even though I might not look like it, i love books. I read books every time I have the opportunity to and that was my mistake. I never really understood that reading should be a daily basis until recently. I learned that reading should be constant so that everyday you could have the opportunity to improve your grammar, your comprehension and even your imagination-which are needed a lot in writing. Reading helped me a lot in making my blog entries. My blog entries are usually reflections about what is happening to the world and some say a bit inspirational, the thing is that I could never have written them without enough "knowledge" about them. You can never write if you have not yet read.
Another difficulty that ENGLCOM helped me with is my ability to prove my stand. Like what I said a while ago, clarity and precision is my major problem in writing. I cannot easily express myself that is why I had a hard time in my essays, especially the argumentative essays. Yes, you might say that we have sources to refer to but, to be honest, i rely on my own stock "knowledge". For me, it is difficult to write about something you do not know about. Of course, I still consult sources but, sharing what I know is hard because I do not know how to put my words to it! This might sound ironic but, i was able to overcome my weakness through overcoming my weakness. I faced my "fears" and hanged on tight with the little ability that I have and accepted criticisms and correction. I was able to make my argumentative essay on time and I am thankful that I only got a few corrections. Same goes with my entry and exit essays. Somehow I saw the change in the style and coherence of my writing. I developed proper transition and i could say that I improved in my clarity in expressing myself. I think the factor that helped me improved my skills is the fact that I try to write everyday. The school blog really helped me express my ideas as well as improve my writing skills. The school blog encourage me in making a personal blog as well. Everyday, I make it a point to write an entry and I really know that it helped me a lot.
I really learned a lot in ENGLCOM. It showed my capabilities as well as my weakness. The capabilities improved and my weaknesses, I overcome. The blog entries helped me a lot in knowing and expressing myself. The essays enriched my past knowledge and helped me know more about the world. Truly, writing became part of our lives this term and I am thankful that I was able to experience this subject. I am blessed to be able to study in a good university and I know I would not improve if I am not here.
Maxine Chua. A56A
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