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Made this draft on Wednesday, couldn't figure out how to post it until now.

When it comes to how much writing for speech has changed my writing, I'm embarrassed to say it hasn't changed that much. I've always written with a strong awareness of voice, for better or worse, especially because all of my proofreading includes listening to how my writing sounds. I've always written this way  and it hasn't lead to any objections... yet.

However, I will admit there is some difference, at least when it comes to reading. I make rhetorical corrections on the fly, and feel much more comfortable writing longer sentences as I can make them less 'droney' with my voice.

I mostly just feel embarrassed I didn't take the time to really find out what I was trying to say, as I think I would have created a much more compelling piece if I had, but as I already said in class, I can forgive myself as I needed to take care of my family at the time. I'm almost done with my 'final' draft, which is a much stronger piece overall, and if I can find a way to post it here I will.

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  1. UnknownFebruary 6, 2018 at 8:31 AM

    You're already getting your portfolio draft ready? Kudos; that's good student-ing.

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  2. UnknownMarch 5, 2018 at 11:48 AM

    I think your piece from what you shared in class was really good, and I found it extremely compelling, but I think that is really great of you to strive to be better and to constantly improve your writing. I think we never really stop learning, and will be forever students always bettering ourselves.

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