Writing Reflection

            Throughout the semester, I have written many essays based upon various types of writing styles. The accumulation of skills built upon these types of writing allows me to adapt to many different formats. Bringing these learned writing qualities into the real world application will be easier because of the practice I have had in adapting to each of the writing structures. The most common types of writings that I have learned the most from and will carry with me are writing an argument, a personal statement, and a proposal.

            It is important to know how to write an argument. This can be applied to future debates in what someone believes in. That in itself can be translated into other writing formats, like proposals and personal statements. One argues a point or a belief by creating an argumentative analysis, which consists of a claim and an explanation to how or why what you believe it is important. To support the claim, using information that clearly exemplifies the claim is crucial. Use statistics, testimonials, and expert opinions to clearly support the argument. Lastly, end with a restatement of your position, with your strongest argument for last, leaving an impression on the reader.

            The second writing tool that is most commonly used is a personal statement. High school seniors writing for college applications mostly first encounter this. That is when the writer, similar to an argument, shows a single belief, philosophy, decision, or conclusion. This is stated either at the beginning or the end of the essay. The examples used to support the writer’s beliefs reveal part of the writer’s background, establishing insight into the writer’s accomplishments, beliefs, or conclusions. Then to end the essay memorably, it is best to show enlightenment. Then the reader can see a full spectrum from a scene in the writer’s life.

            Lastly, writing proposals are key to know in future careers. Proposals are used when someone wants to fix a problem by presenting an idea or concept. The proposal consists of a concept, backed up on how the concept will fix said problem and the benefits from it. It is essential to focus mostly on the benefits of the solution rather than just the solution itself because the reader is listening to know how it will help them. Conclude with how important it is to fix supposed problem with the solution proposed.

            With all of the writing topics learned over the semester, it is these three that I believe encompass all the others and will be the most significant to know moving on in the future with possible careers and job interviews.