Thlog #2

De Piero’s daily writing tips have taught me a lot this week. Writing tip #1 taught me to use placeholders in my writing, which helped when I was brainstorming for my PB1b and WP1. I learned how to use the Oxford comma, which I had previously not known about. The Oxford comma lesson also taught me the names of every member of the Beatles, which I believe is information that will come in handy someday. I learned something very important on Wednesday — dashes and hyphens are used in different situations. This is a mistake that I commonly make in my writing, and I’m glad I finally figured out the difference. The “So What? Who Cares?” reading taught me that I need to explain why my arguments matter in my writings, even if I’m addressing an audience that already knows. Addressing the “So What?” issue has always been a little tricky for me, so I liked that this reading gave multiple templates to use in answering this question. PB1B gave me even more insight into the world of genre by showing me just how important conventions are in writing. “Responding — Really Responding — to Other Student’s Writing” has helped me make my feedback on other student’s PB’s more effective. I learned that it is best to be very specific, and to offer constructive criticism as well as praise. I feel as though the in-class daily writing tips and readings are helping me to achieve my goal of becoming a more interesting writer.