We have learned many writing strategies so far this semester. One that I would like to continue using is the X diagram to organize my thoughts. I used diagrams similar when I was in elementary and middle school, and I never thought that they could still be useful to me today. I like using the X diagram because organization of my essay is where I seem to run into the most trouble. The x diagram gives me a clear visual of what my ideas are and where they should be in relation to other ideas.
The strategy that I have grown most fond of is: approaching my reading as if I was journalist. I read through my essay, then I ask questions on what else I would like to know about the subject and how i can elaborate more on certain details. I like the journalist approach because it allows me to look at my writing as an outsider and get advice based on what somone else might want to hear.
I agree that we have learned many new strategdies that are good for us to learn. They have helped me out too.
By: iceskatepnk23 on November 3, 2009
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