Aug. 29, 2006; HW#8; Deadline reflection

As I worked with various technologies that are required and/or recommended for this course "Technical Writing", I knew in my mind that there was an "ultimate" reason to all of this--going to and fro between at least three websites at a time. And that was being able to develop methodologies to become a better writer.

I believe I am a very good writer; however, the writing I currently do, is of personal journal-writing. I have little experience in academically-based writing and absolutely no knowledge of writing in any technical manner.

Before "cracking open" the textbook, "A Concise Guide to Technical Communication", I had no clue exactly what the term "technical writing" was about. I had the mistaken belief it entailed drafting! Or architecture!

About my classmates' replies with regard to assisting me in achieving the outcomes of this course--there was, as my mother would say, "slim pickin's". Not many of my classmates did the assignments, at this point--that being September 5th.

I have come to understand how much I personally need to be clear on putting myself in my potential readers "shoes"--how would someone who is unfamiliar with how I speak understand how I write?