“In
Fifty words or less.”
I consider myself to be a good writer but I definitely
feel my weakness is lack of conciseness.
When I proof read most of my material, I often find a complete thought
expressed multiple times. Ability to provide high density information in a
limited amount of words requires skill. When giving brief identifications, showing
contrast in writing and explaining cause/effect
in a small space it is very important to be detailed but “direct”. This chapter
discussed the importance of providing vital information in small spaces.
Many students are very familiar with formal writing such
as essays and reports. Sometimes our writing is tested by being able to provide
information in a less formal document while somewhat restricted by the amount
of words one may use. Understanding what information to provide for the
audience is the key to success when writing a Brief Bio. I think some of the Key Words naturally come to mind when a
writer has knowledge of its subject; however I was very impressed with the
texts section on Connectors.
Connectors are very powerful short phrases that will allow a writer to go into
detail after presenting the subject of a short paragraph.
As an educator I would stress that mastery of tools such
as Connectors in writing will allow
them to be successful at any type of writing. As a student I was never
introduced to this strategy. I think this is the perfect strategy students can
use to gain an interest in becoming better writers. Many of today’s students
like to do things fast. My personal observation and research leads me to
believe that some of my students will have short attention spans and other
deficits, so I plan to rely heavily on quick but effective strategies in
writing. Providing a useful tool for a student to refer to depending on the
circumstances of the writing, just makes more sense for me to focus on,
especially with a special needs population.
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