Create a theory of composing by answering the following questions:
1. What is writing & what does it do?
2. Create a list of 5-8 key terms that define writing.
3. Explain why you chose those words.
(Bring a map with you to class -- any map -- and be able to access it digitally or physically)
I do not think that there is one, cookie-cutter definition of the term “writing.” To me, I think it means multiple things. First, I believe that writing is a way to express oneself. Most of the time, people write to convey their own internal thoughts and feelings. It is a way to share a part of themselves with the world. Second, I feel that writing is a way to transport knowledge to readers. Whether it is about something extremely serious or not, writing gives us the power to make others aware. Third, writing can be a form of convincing or persuading. Nowadays, I think this aspect of writing is very important due to all of the outrageous things that have been going on in the world lately. Overall, it is a way of communicating one’s opinions and it gives writers an outlet. It can even be a stress reliever! I truly believe that the definition of writing is whatever one makes it. With writing, people have the power to say what they feel and that is beneficial in so many ways. Everyone has his or her own, diverse purpose.
ReplyDeleteCreativity- There are many different forms of writing. There’s essays, articles, poems, narratives, etc. The genre of writing is chosen based off of the writer for a specific reason. They get to choose everything about what they are writing and make it their own.
Expression- Since writers get to choose what they want to write about, it is a great way for them to express themselves. Writing is a healthy thing to do if you are going through something difficult or if you just want to share something you feel strongly about to the world.
Outlet- Again, writing can help us get through harder times by writing down how we are feeling. It is a healthy way to get out if we are feeling angry or sad. It’s also great to write down if you are feeling happy because it is documenting the events that are taking place in your life!
Communication- Writing is simply a way to communicate. Whether I am reading To Kill a Mockingbird, or The Rhetorical Situation by Bitzer, I am gaining some type of knowledge that I did not have before. Every writer writes with his or her own ideas and purpose in mind.
Persuasion- Writing is a smart way to attempt to persuade people on something. When a piece has a strong voice, it is easy to view the author’s perspective.
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Writing is creating! It is utilized to express feelings, thoughts, and emotions. There is an author who creates and an audience that finds meaning in the writing. Thinking about the definition takes me back to a reading from another class that talked about writing (specifically in books) as a way that allows an audience to enter your thoughts. In whichever media it is presented, I agree that writing is a way for its users to communicate as much as they want with others. However, dependent on the audience, their interpretation may be different from that of others. Writing evokes thought. It provides insight and evokes responses that lead to more of it. It is a vehicle that facilitates meaning.
ReplyDeleteWriting is such a broad term in many aspects. It is presented in a variety of media, not a sole medium. It can be produced not only by a keyboard, but by a pen, pencil, or cut-out letters. Words can be reused over and over again yet they may carry different meanings and purposes based on the occasion they were created for.
Keywords:
1. Creating: an art! It is produced by someone who has a purpose for it.
2. Process: an audience must engage with the writing and process it in order to comprehend its purpose.
3. Story: a message that is conveyed
4. Catalyst: writings are thoughts that evoke more opinions and views! It may lead to an audience understanding the purpose the writing was originally created for and formatting their own opinion based on their interpretation
5. Platform: Writing allows a person to create something to encapsulate their thoughts in hopes that others will react to it in the way they desired.
6. Free: Writing has no rules. It can be presented differently, so it is up to the creator how they want it to be presented. Ultimately, it is also up for the interpretation of an audience to generate their own meaning. Their interaction with the writing may produce an interpretation clouded by their personal values, background knowledge, and experiences.
7. Essential: Writing is essential in order to communicate and foster understanding.