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Wouldn't it be nice to be able to just go back in time to change mistakes made in the past? Unfortunately that is not possible with the current technology and probably will introduce further complications. For today, I will think of ideas that I can include in a letter to my former self in the beginning of the Fall 2015 semester about writing.
Dear Michael,
College is going to be a different experience than high school. You will find that out soon enough. Do not let this transition intimidate you. Remain calm, seek help when you need it, pay careful attention to assignment details, and do not feel confined to perfecting one draft.
I wish I would have known about the different resources available to help me raise my grade. This not only applies to English, but also applies to other classes, Do not be stubborn. You will find out that opening a paper with generalizations is not as effective as you think. Although it was acceptable in high school, remember, you are writing for different audiences in college. Make sure to understand what your professor wants in a paper.
Also pay careful attention to project requirements. The first English project will be tough if you do not keep in mind what the project is asking. It may seem like a simple guide to a topic, but it is more than that. Every time you write a paper, keep in mind these three things: who is your audience, what is the context/occasion, and what it the purpose?
In addition to paying attention, writing multiple drafts may be helpful. You will find it more stressful and boring to revise the same draft over and over again. Scrap the draft and write something completely different. If you do not know where to start, compose an outline or some other pre-writing activity.
That is all for now. Good luck with English; you will do fine if you do not stress and follow these tips.
Sincerely,
Your Future Self
Michael Gee
College is going to be a different experience than high school. You will find that out soon enough. Do not let this transition intimidate you. Remain calm, seek help when you need it, pay careful attention to assignment details, and do not feel confined to perfecting one draft.
I wish I would have known about the different resources available to help me raise my grade. This not only applies to English, but also applies to other classes, Do not be stubborn. You will find out that opening a paper with generalizations is not as effective as you think. Although it was acceptable in high school, remember, you are writing for different audiences in college. Make sure to understand what your professor wants in a paper.
Also pay careful attention to project requirements. The first English project will be tough if you do not keep in mind what the project is asking. It may seem like a simple guide to a topic, but it is more than that. Every time you write a paper, keep in mind these three things: who is your audience, what is the context/occasion, and what it the purpose?
In addition to paying attention, writing multiple drafts may be helpful. You will find it more stressful and boring to revise the same draft over and over again. Scrap the draft and write something completely different. If you do not know where to start, compose an outline or some other pre-writing activity.
That is all for now. Good luck with English; you will do fine if you do not stress and follow these tips.
Sincerely,
Your Future Self
Michael Gee
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