First, I would just like to make a comment that the fines for littering should be increased dramatically. I am purposing that anyone caught littering be fined $10,000. :)
On that note, I think that our exploration of "traditional" vs. "unorthodox" styles of writing in regards to instruction and composition continues to be interesting. I have to admit, this is one of the few writing classes I've taken that focuses on pushing the outside of the box. A lot of times I can just set up my outline, figure out my talking points, and go to work. It likes building a base-frame of 2x4s and pouring in the cement. But with Scot's work...it's been interesting. And I think that's a small snapshot of what's to come for good writing. For if college is to be a place where critical thinking skills are developed, then writing should also be a place where the box is pushed open. The classics and mechanics can still be taught, but more is needed to help the student become a flexible writer, able to enter the workforce with an array of writing skills.
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This class has also been the first writing class I've taken that actually has me thinking outside of the box. I was a little nervous at first; I'd never had to think this way to write a paper. I get a lot more enjoyment out of it though. I feel like my writing is actually expanding.
My favorite unorthodox portion of this class is really dissecting the taboo topic of plagiarism. In every other course it gets pushed aside because every prof assumes that it has already been shoved down everyone's throat. I think if someone got in trouble with plagiarism they could use that as an excuse.
I'm definitely with you on the fact that this is one of the few writing classes I've taken that focuses on pushing outside of the box too! But I definitely think it's an important thing and more classes should do it!
Critical thinking processes are important, but they are instilled much earlier than college. Maybe this class does push aside the "traditional" way of writing and asks us to actually to analyze the WAY we write, not just practice it.
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