Reflection on English 402

One of the things I enjoyed most about this class is the variety of the material we covered. When I registered for the class, I just assumed we would learn how to write memos or business letters. Instead, we applied our knowledge as we worked on our projects. As the weeks progressed, I found it easier to write a memo in a useful and concise way. I currently do a lot of writing at work, so it is a good chance to apply the new skills I developed in the class.

I also learned about other areas of writing, such as freelance and journalism. I never had the time to learn about these areas, so I am glad we got to cover them in class. For instance, I had no idea that so many magazines and journals used freelance writers regularly. There are so many opportunities to do writing if you have any interest in it.

Another important thing I learned is to focus on your readers. This is especially important in the business world because readers often depend on the information they receive to do their jobs. Communicating effectively is also important in business, so your writing needs to be easy to understand and use.

I also learned about rhetoric and how to identify where it is used and in which form. This will also help me use rhetoric effectively in order to persuade my readers. I think this will be very useful because we are constantly trying to persuade others.