A&B Chapter 2 concept 2.1

To "wallow in complexity" as the Allyn and Bacon Guide to writing calls it, is to think through all the side of question and to evaluate why each option has merit. This is a valuable writing skill because it allows writers to write an open ended essay that asks all the right questions without saying what is right or wrong. In The Allyn and Bacon Guide to Writing they suggest playing the believing and doubting game, in which you take both sides of the argument and try to argue them. This is a great way to help you wallow because you have find why both sides could be valid, whether or not you truly believe. I plan to use this method when writing, because not only does it help you wallow in complexity it also can help you decide which side you have a stronger case for which could help when writing a persuasive essay. I also plan on using focused free writing as a part of drafting because it forces you to write something and allows you to see in which areas your lacking. If i do I free write before I start the first draft I believe it will help it to go smoother. You can also write your believing and doubting in free form. Which is a great technique to get your thoughts out quickly.

A&B Chapter 16 skills 16.1, 16.2 &16.3 and Chapter 14 Generating and Exploring Ideas

In my reading of the Allyn and Bacon Guide to Writing and Reading I learned to be an expert writer is to revise. Expert writers write multiple rough drafts, opposed to novice writers who try to finish they're piece in one draft. The more drafts a writer writes, the more opportunities they have to compose their ideas and make them flow. Writing multiple drafts also takes off the pressure to have everything perfect the first time which helps to prevent writers block, by allowing writers to get ideas out before worrying about grammar.   My goal as an inexperienced writer is to implement the revision process into my writing. Specifically to write at least two rough drafts before I make my finished written piece.   A way to accomplish this goal is to start writing several days before the final written work is due.  By writing over the course of a couple days I will have more time to brainstorm ideas for my piece without spending tons of time all at once. Writing over the course of a few days will hopefully be the trick to taking my High school level writing skills to the next level, and hopefully make me a college level student.