Hello! My name is Gabriela, my pronouns are she/her and my intended major is Nursing with a specialization in Midwifery.

After reading the syllabus for this class, I’m excited to expand my mind and to learn new techniques to better my writing. On the other hand, I am nervous about keeping up with due dates and keeping organized.

Good writing is subjective, it’s based on the reader’s perspective and their appreciation for certain genres. However, good writing is written with passion and enthusiasm. When a writer is passionate and knowledgeable about their subject, it translates into the written piece. In order to be a good writer, it is important to become familiar with the topic being discussed. Regardless of what genre it is, good writing appeals to the senses; it paints a vivid picture in your mind, like a movie reel. 

Good writing skills are imperative to thrive in today’s world because it is a language understood worldwide. Good writing allows us to walk others through our thoughts and ideas as well as serving as a form of self-expression for ourselves. Writing well serves to move others in ways unimaginable, as it could serve as self-reflection, motivation, or a brief escape from reality. Writing well proves not just that we can articulate well, but that we as a civilization and/or society have evolved to use language as a universal form of communication. We went from artifacts and wall paintings to composing pieces as long as needed to convey emotions.    

The easiest part of writing for me is articulating my thoughts into sentences and organizing them to properly get my point across. I enjoy expressing myself through written language because I can go back and fix things. On the other hand, the most difficult part about writing for me is getting started. I have a hard time knowing where to start. 

As a nursing major, I expect to be writing research papers about medical topics as well as patient care. My future career will require me to utilize good writing skills when applying to work in my field and to communicate with my peers and superiors. Being an excellent writer will help me stand out against other applicants when I am furthering my career and will ensure that my intelligence is properly represented to those who do not know me personally.

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