Nicole Anders Informal Writing #2

10 Rules of Writing

1. I shouldn't be afraid to take risks in my writing. This will help me develop a stronger variety and level of interest in the assignments I write.
2. I will attend the Writing Center, at least once, this semester so I can acknowledge my strengths and weaknesses and so I can potentially get better grades on assignments
3. I will try to write more formally, instead of acting as though I am casually and unprofessionally talking to my audience. It doesn't look or sound like I should be taken seriously, as a writer.
4. I will limit the amount of commas I use while writing. Sometimes the amount of unnecessary commas can make my papers look sloppy or can make an idea more difficult to understand.
5. I will learn how to cite my sources correctly. I don't want to submit an important paper or assignment and get a poor grade or be accused of plagiarism because of a mistake made by my citing abilities.
6. I should practice using stronger vocabulary while I write, in order to sound more sophisticated on paper, and to practice for when I may need them for every day conversation.
7. I will try to stay focused on all of my writing assignments and not go off topic. Because I tend to use my phone or become distracted, I become more likely to go off topic or waste time that I could be spending on something else.
8. I will try to stray away and avoid using run-on sentences. They often make essays or stories confusing and seem to feel as though the writer is rambling.
9. I will plan or take a small break from writing, if I ever get writer's block. The time I spend away from my paper can help me come up with fresh and new ideas, without the stress of the assignment in front of me.
10. I will make time to read different pieces of literature, every day, in order to observe other styling techniques and to inspire myself for future writing assignments.