Many different factors can impact the overall effect of a written piece. For instance, the type of medium used to present the work and the circumstances of the author both greatly contribute to the style that is presented. For instance, Continue reading
In the essay, “A Room of One’s Own,” Virginia Woolf highlights the factors which are needed to write well: a room with a lock on the door and 500 pounds of money a year. A room with a lock on Continue reading
The decline of the Roman empire was an important event of the fourth empire. During the same time period, the Christian church gained great power and influence; however, this movement is sometimes less acknowledged as the decline of the Roman Continue reading
December 1st 1955—one of the most important dates in American history. During this time, particular races were stripped of their basic rights, and faced discrimination and segregation on a daily basis. For instance, whites and African Americans could not attend Continue reading
As I reflect on the process of writing my college application essays, I vividly remember the many emotions I felt – fear, anxiousness, confusion. These essays were particularly nerve wracking because they were a genre I was not quite familiar Continue reading
In the essay, Navigation Genres, Kerry Dirk demonstrates the importance of having a deep understanding about what you are writing about. Each genre has specific characteristics and conventions which categorize works under its own genre. For this reason, it is Continue reading
My name is Kimia Mostafavi, and I am from Orange County. I am excited for this class because I will be able to strengthen my writing skills in different ways. In particular, I hope to expand my knowledge in how Continue reading
