A&B Chapter 1 concept 1.3 and Chapter 17 skill 17.8

The Allyn and Bacon Guide to Writing states that there is more than one way to write an essay, which can be shocking for college freshmen. In high school we are taught a closed-form of writing, which is a great way to write, but in some forms of writing a open-form prose is much better. The difference between open-form and closed-form prose is closed form has a clear and recognizable thesis and open form does not. Though having a thesis is a good writing tool it is also important to let people formulate their own opinions. One skill I plan to improve is my ability to write and open-form prose. I plan on doing this by writing more papers in open-form verses the closed-form that I'm used to. Also I want to revise my essays more carefully to make sure that I don't over use this as a pronoun, because the Allyn And Bacon Guide to Writing points out that it creates a lazy prose, and when arguing a topic it is important to not be lazy. Also good transition word can be an asset to writing and making the prose flow better along with keeping ideas organised. You will find by following the first, second, third and finally format in the Allyn and Bacon Guide to writing that your ideas will be more organized.