When I began COMM LL041, I set some very attainable goals for myself, so that I was not overwhelmed. Since this was my first full course load of learning in ten years, I believed that I should keep myself accountable and strive for nothing but success. As stated in my About Me paragraph that was completed as in class assignment, my goals were as follows; to become a more complete writer, a proficient speaker and listener, as well as to accurately identify and use the resources that Mohawk College has available for students. I strongly believe that I have met my goals, albeit with a very steep learning curve. Attending class and allowing myself to be an active member on a regular basis was an important component to achieving my goals. I was …show more content…
In terms of style, I was not concerned, as I have been able to correctly follow the outline for different types of writing. Creating content for my writing was also of not much concern. I quite enjoy debating and conversation. I understand that if I want to create a clear and concise argument, I need to use accurate and effective information to strengthen my argument. My greatest weaknesses in writing were my grammar, as previously stated and structure. As I learned in COMM, transitional components to writing are vital. When I began the course, I used too many simple sentences. I always believed that simple writing was the most effective. Working in hospitality for ten years, writing simple statements and clearly portraying information worked the best for me. I believed that if I wrote too elaborately; with too much flair, I would lose the attention of the recipient. It was also of great concern to me that I make writing; many times in the form of memos and emails, easy to read and not lose any information in translation. This was a misconception which I let affect my writing. It took quite a bit of time to broaden my structure and become comfortable writing more elaborately. The way that Malcolm Gladwell wrote in, How To Be a Success, was very refreshing. It is meticulously written; both efficient and elaborate. I quite enjoyed the reading, as well as the message. As previously stated, I enjoy conversation. It is for this reason I believe that my favourite style of writing is persuasive. I relish coaxing people to see things my way, and completing persuasive writing assignments has strengthened my skills to harness the skill of persuasion. There is still much room for improvement in my writing, mainly in grammar and