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How I Feel about Writing

Throughout this program, you will be given opportunities to enter your thoughts. These opportunities--called Journal Reflections--will permit you to record your reactions to what you have read, your ideas, notes, questions, and concerns.

Above all, be honest in your reactions. If you save these entries and return to them later, you may be surprised at the changes they record over the course of the term.



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Reflect on the feelings you have about writing by answering the following questions:

When I receive a writing assignment, my initial reaction is...
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Do you ever write for pleasure? When? Under what circumstances?
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Which writing experiences are particularly pleasant for you? Which are unpleasant?
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What tools do you need to gather when preparing for a lengthy writing assignment? Do you have special pencils or pens? A favorite chair? Do you prefer to use a computer?
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Are you particularly good at finding ways to put off writing tasks? Do you do anything to prevent this?
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When faced with a lengthy writing assignment, how do you decide what to write? How do you organize your thoughts?
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When you take a test that involves writing, such as an essay test, how do you approach it? Do you outline your responses? Do you do anything to gather your ideas?
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How I Feel about Public Speaking

Just how do you feel about speaking in public? Explore your feelings-both positive and negative-by considering these questions:

How, in general do you feel about public speaking? How much experience have you had speaking to an audience?
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Do you think other people feel better about speaking in public than you do? Do most people you know like or dislike it?
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Ask a few of your friends how they feel about public speaking. What was their reaction to the question?
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What was the best experience you ever had with public speaking? Why was it positive?
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How do you think your audience felt about your speaking while it was occurring?
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What was the worst experience you ever had with public speaking? Why was it bad?
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How do you think your audience felt about your speaking while it was occurring?
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What is the worst part of public speaking for you: before, during, or after speaking?





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