Week 1 - Listening Process & Writing Process
Describe your personal listening process. Next, describe your writing process. Upon retrospect, how are these related?
Week 3 - Kairos + Doxa
What is Kairos, and why doe it matter? What is Doxa, and why does it matter?
Since I am working to become bilingual, this has altered my listening process in both languages. Because at first I had to translate everything in my head before responding, it forced me to slow down when I listen. I think through each part of what I hear and the meaning attached to it, including any fluctuations in tone.
ReplyDeleteI am a very organized, detailed person, and it shows in my writing process. When writing an essay, I first use an outline, writing down my main points, then adding details and expanding on ideas. Eventually I take the information I've gathered and organize it into paragraph form. I write a first draft without editing, then once I'm finished, I go back and edit for grammatical mistakes, fluidity, and any other errors.
In retrospect, both my listening and writing process are very purposeful. I try to make sense of ideas in a logical, organized way, and connect different points and details before attempting to respond.
My listening process requires me to pay close attention to what the speaker is saying to comprehend the message and I often take notes on what I think is most important. I listen to understand, and learn with an open mind. It is much easier to listen for me when I am genuinely interested in the topic, however I can force myself to listen if need be.
ReplyDeleteMy writing process involves a brainstorm of ideas and related concepts to the topic, then an outline. I typically start by writing the first body paragraph first or the introduction depending on the information I have. Once I have a rough draft complete I edit and revise the entire paper and often have another person do the same. I also read the entire paper through to myself several times before submitting it.
My listening and writing process are related by taking other people's ideas into thought and consideration. I also make sure that I have a complete and educated thought made up before I respond to something I hear, just like I make sure I have a complete paper before I submit it.
When I listen, I typically begin by trying to analyze the person or song that I’m listening to. I observe the context and analyze the setting. I do this in an attempt to become comfortable with my surroundings and to get a sense of the dynamic. After evaluating the context of the situation, I try to actively engage. To engage, I pay close attention and give non-verbal cues to affirm that I am being attentive. Lastly, I ask questions to further the conversation and my understanding. So, the complete process flows from analyzing context, to actively engaging, and lastly asking questions and using my voice.
ReplyDeleteThroughout my personal writing process, I begin by brainstorming. Past English teachers have drilled it into my head to brainstorm, think, and outline from the very beginning. From there I conduct a thesis. The thesis acts as my guiding arrow to keep me on track. Then I conduct research if necessary and begin putting pen to paper. The order in which I write the paragraphs varies sometimes, but I usually go straight in order from introduction, body, and conclusion. Then, I edit and revise. So, I brainstorm, outline, write a thesis, write the paper, and conclude with touch-ups.
Listening requires effort. It requires analysis of the situation, similar to how writing requires analysis of a topic. To listen, one must look at every aspect, from background to audience to tone in order to fully understand. Writing is one in the same. I have to take into account my audience before I write. So, both require looking at more than just the words. It’s about every aspect of the situation in order to comprehend.
My listening process is really not that complicated. I am not one to talk too much, so throughout the years I have just been more of a listener, rather than a talker. When someone is speaking I will usually look at them and hear all that they have to say. Then, I may take a few seconds to ponder my response, as sometimes the immediate response that comes to my head might not be the best for the situation.
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to my writing process it is a very different story. Usually I write whatever comes to my mind, or whatever I feel like writing. Then at the end I will go back and delete what I believe is not relevant to the writing assignment. Typically for papers I would sit down and write as much as I could without having to look up anything additional. Unless, it was a research paper, then I would look up information to verify what I have written is correct, or to fill in my paper if I needed more information.
To compare these two, they are similar yet different. When I write something I have the option to read it before and edit it, before other people see it. While in speaking you do not have that option, that is why I stop to think before I say something. Thinking before I speak is like editing my paper before someone else gets to read it.
My listening process involves serious focus in order to comprehend everything a speaker is saying. In order to truly listen to someone, I try to keep distractions to a minimum. I do not look at my phone when someone is speaking to me, and if I am in class, sometimes I will purposefully sit away from my friends if I know they will try to talk to me the entire lecture. I will also take notes if I know that I need to remember something for future reference.
ReplyDeleteMy writing process involves brainstorming, creating an outline, researching, and beginning to write. I usually have to brainstorm several different ways I could go about writing a paper before choosing the path I want to take. I like to create an outline to stay organized and know where my paper is going. I take lots of notes when I research my topic, so that I will have lots of information to reference in my paper. When I am finally ready to write my paper, I usually start with the first body paragraph, rather than the introduction. For me, the introduction is the hardest paragraph to write, and I find it easier to start it once I have completed my body paragraphs and know all of the points I included throughout my paper.
My listening and writing processes are somewhat similar, because they involve focus and (sometimes) note-taking. However, with writing, I am able to skip around and make changes, while with listening, there is no way for me to skip ahead. I would say that I am more focused while I am listening than while I am writing, because I don't want to ask the speaker to repeat themselves. While I am writing, I am able to re-read my work as much as I would like to.
When I listen, I have to pay close attention to what the speaker is saying. There are many times where a person will only make their statement once, so I must really focus in on what they are saying. I do this by cutting out distractions; I do not look at my phone and make sure I am sitting around people that will not distract me. I engage myself into the conversation, and try to comprehend as much of it as possible. When there is a speech or a lecture, I will take notes on the main ideas and some bits of information. I take enough notes to help me retain the information so that I am not putting all my effort into rewriting what is being said and not actually understanding it.
ReplyDeleteMy writing process requires planning and constant editing. When I first start off any writing assignment, I gather all the information needed. Then I group certain bits of it together based on similar ideas and connections. This allows me to see and think through the different ways I can take my essay. After this, I then dive into writing the assignment. While I do this, I tend to edit my work often. It allows me to visually see and clearly think through my ideas; to ensure that they make sense or to see if there is a better way to write them. Typically when I write, I tend to take a while, but this process truly helps me think and write clearly.
My listening and writing process are similar in certain aspects; for both I must concentrate. By focusing in on what a speaker has to say, while jotting key ideas down, I am able to get a main idea and understand how the information connects. When I write, I must gather all my information and focus on grouping so that my ideas are fluid. Both these processes help me understanding the ideas, as well as allow me to clearly see how different aspects connect to each other.
My listening process is pretty simple. Before I begin listening I usually try to understand what I will be listening to or what subject will be discussed. When something important is discussed I will listen attentively and take notes on the main points. I try to organize each point that I listen to so that it makes sense to me. Making good eye contact with the speaker is key for me because it helps me focus on the speaker and not to begin to think about other topics.
ReplyDeleteMy writing process begins with creating a plan. At first, I form vague points that I want to portray in my writing. As I get further into the planning process I focus on more detailed points. I try to keep my writing as organized as possible so that my audience can clearly understand all of my points.
One reason my writing and listening processes are similar is because I like to keep both fairly organized. I find it very helpful to have organized thoughts when listening to someone speak and I organize all of my points when I need to write. Another similarity between my writing and listening processes is that I take notes. Taking notes is key in both processes to ensure the proper transfer of ideas. With either process, I know that it is essential to be organized and to take notes.
Listening is very hard for me, and my listening process is a little different than others. I tend to get distracted often, so active listening is something that I struggle with. When it comes to lectures, I have learned that it works best if I listen and take notes on what the speaker is saying, without actually processing what the speaker is saying. I then take those notes and re-read them, as well as re-write them in order to actually understand the information that was being presented. In face to face conversations, listening to understand is easier, and I do prefer to listen more than talk. Comprehending what is being said takes me a little longer, so I am constantly processing and analyzing what was said, in order to form a response that makes sense.
ReplyDeleteMy writing process is extremely organized, and writing is much easier for me to do. I always outline my work, and then form a separate document with the information in paragraph form. I find that it makes my work more coherent to plan out exactly what I want to say in one document, and edit on a fresh page as I go. Using a separate outline also allows any ideas I have to be complied into one place, that way I can decide which ones are worth including in my final document, as well as where they will fit in best.
My listening and writing processes are very different, but I have learned how to use both effectively. Re-writing my notes allows me to review the information and to determine what is the most important, which is similar to what I do when writing. When it comes to writing, I often record everything that I am thinking about, which is what I tend to do when listening. Both processes require me to review the information I have and to comprehend the main points that are being addressed.
I would describe my listening process as active and intentional. If I am to really listen to someone or something, I need to be focused on the speaker. Eye contact and body language such as nodding keep me focused and let the speaker know I am intentionally listening. When I am preparing to listen, I often consider who is speaking, where am I that the information is being presented, and the context of the situation. This helps me determine the context of the scene and what specifically to listen for, whether that be new academic information or a situation needing advice. Being focused is the most important aspect of my listening process if I am to be a good listener.
ReplyDeleteMy writing process is well organized and thought out. It is not just me sitting down at a computer and typing away, with a masterpiece created within an hour or so. It requires brainstorming and research which then leads to a well-organized outline that is heavily used to guide me in writing a rough draft to be perfected into the final. The beginning steps in my writing process are crucial to creating the final product. When I spend less time preparing, I spend more time staring at a blank page. Knowing what I want to say before I begin writing is a large part of this process.
My listening and writing process are related in the fact that they don’t just happen. They both require me to play an active role and think about what I am doing to be able to get the best result. I cannot just sit down and hope to listen or write to the best of my abilities. I need to prepare myself. In addition, I need to minimize distractions so that I am fully focused on the task at hand, whether that be listening or writing, so that the result is my best.
For my personal listening process, I start by trying to have some sort of background information on the subject so that I am not trying to learn something entirely new at one time. Once I actually start to listen I have to focus fairly hard to ensure that I am understanding the information that is being told. If I do not concentrate on what is being said it goes in one ear and out the other. It helps me if I take notes as I am listening so that I can use them as references when I go back and look at what I have learned later. The notes I take are usually just small bullet points so that I can keep up with the speaker because if I try to write full sentences on what is being said I will fall behind. After I go back and look what I wrote down, I usually have a pretty firm grasp on what I have heard.
ReplyDeleteFor my writing process, I start by making sure I understand the question that is being asked. I then try and break up the answer to that question into three arguments that become three paragraphs. I start gathering information for those points and once I reach a certain point, I begin constructing those paragraphs. I also try and come up with a good introduction or thesis statement that will intrigue the reader while also letting them know what my writing will be about. In my introduction, I try and create a good sentence that will introduce the three paragraphs. I do the same thing for the conclusion by wrapping up my arguments and restating my sentence in a new way.
In retrospect, my listening process and my writing process are similar in a couple ways. I tend to have to really focus and spend some time thinking before I listen and before I write. I also like to write down some notes while doing both to help me better perform that task. For both, the parts that require the most work seem to be the preparation because when I spend time preparing to listen and write, it makes actually doing them so much easier.
My listening process consists of me going to class or talking to someone and thinking of how they are speaking to me and what they are saying. Personally I do feel that I am not the best at listening because I would consider myself to have a short attention span, so when listening to someone I tend to tune out and think about other things while they are speaking. When in class or talking to someone with importance I will try to use active listening so that I am repeating what they are saying and taking notes (in class), this will help me to pay attention at all times.
ReplyDeleteMy writing process depends on the type of work I am writing, if I am interested in what I am writing then I will try to put as much detail as possible. If I am not so interested in what I am writing I tend to ramble on about things that don't pertain to what I am writing about. When writing I tend to think more about what is going on than when I am listening because I know the brain cannot listen and do other things. Although writing is easier to multitask.
In retrospect, my writing and listening processes are different because I feel that I put more effort into listening, while writing I just put what I say and there's the end of that. Although in both processes I am thinking and doing at the same time, while listening I will try to think about what the person is saying and in writing I think about what I am saying. Both processes involve an understanding of what is around me and what the subject matter is.
In order for me to truly understand the information being spoken to me, I have to try hard to focus on whoever is speaking to me. I get easily distracted and sometimes find my mind wondering so I am very aware of when I am truly listening. It is very important for me to maintain eye contact as that is key for me in focusing solely on the conversation and being able to retain the information.
ReplyDeleteMy writing process begins with a map of what I intend to say. I try to structure and organize my thoughts before beginning to write. It is easier for me to plan my thoughts and arguments out and work through them before proceeding to write. Once I have my plan worked out, I begin to combine my thoughts to where there is a steady flow through whatever I am writing.
In conclusion, my writing and listening processes are quite similar. It takes a lot for me to focus on both listening and writing and both require some effort on my part to retain the information and formulate a plan for what I'm writing. I tend to lose focus easily in both listening and writing so I have to focus quite hard on both, whether its maintaining eye contact or rewriting notes.
Describe your personal listening process. Next, describe your writing process. Upon retrospect, how are these related?
ReplyDeleteMy listening habits and strategies vary depending on what situation I’m in. When it comes to listening to lectures it takes a lot out of me to focus. But after a good 20 minutes, if my mind barely wandered then I can easily focus on the rest of lecture. When listening to a song I can easily listen to the lyrics. However most of the time I choose to let my mind wander in attempt to understand and interpret the song in my own way.
My writing process I like to take a scrap piece of paper and write down all my thoughts. From there I will narrow everything down and create a neat outline to follow. Typically I stray away from the outline at one point or another but it is comorfting to have it by my side.
The way I talk and the way I write are incredibly similar. When I find myself listening to something I like to think about how I could write about it. That’s why when listening to music I allow my mind to wander and think about past. It’s interesting to see how my writing and my listening go hand in hand.
When listening to others, I try to be an active listener and pay attention to both the verbal and nonverbal communication/signals that are being shared. A person's body movement and gestures can tell you a lot. In addition, I take into the account the context because without addressing the context, a lot of information can be missed.
ReplyDeleteMy writing process is very sporadic. When listening to a lecture, I usually write really fast and short notes. This allows me to get a lot of information down in a short amount of time. Also, writing notes during the lectures helps me comprehend and memorize information later. When writing essays and papers, I am much more organized and try to keep my paper structured. This allows the reader to easily read and understand the point or stance I am taking.
My listening and writing processes go together because when I am actively listening, I am also writing key terms or phrases that allow me to later understand the lecture or presentation. Preparing and getting your mind ready to actively listen and write before a lecture is key to being a great listener and writer.
My listening process is one of the things I rely heavily on in order to understand something better. Throughout my life, verbal learning has been a key factor in my learning process. I would rather listen to someone lecture than have to hurry and write things down, not only does writing down notes make me not focus as much on the content, it disturbs my understanding of the subject at hand. While listening, I remember something that an earlier teacher of mine said to do: use SOAPSTone. First, I try to identify the speaker. Then I recognize the occasion, identify the audience intended, understand the purpose and subject, and find the tone. All of these things helps to understand what I'm listening to and how to understand it to the best of my ability.
ReplyDeleteMy writing process is more simple. I structure my work because of repeated uses of the same format for MLA style. There's an introductory paragraph, three supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion. Within all of these paragraphs is structured sentences to provide proof and evidence. While writing, I try to give reason and understand my thoughts in order for others to as well.
In retrospect, my listening and writing styles both have something that I pair them with in order to understand them better. Both styles require structure and understanding of the material being presented, as well as a means of structuring my understanding in ways that makes me more confident with the material.
My listening process is one of the things I rely heavily on in order to understand something better. Throughout my life, verbal learning has been a key factor in my learning process. I would rather listen to someone lecture than have to hurry and write things down, not only does writing down notes make me not focus as much on the content, it disturbs my understanding of the subject at hand. While listening, I remember something that an earlier teacher of mine said to do: use SOAPSTone. First, I try to identify the speaker. Then I recognize the occasion, identify the audience intended, understand the purpose and subject, and find the tone. All of these things helps to understand what I'm listening to and how to understand it to the best of my ability.
ReplyDeleteMy writing process is more simple. I structure my work because of repeated uses of the same format for MLA style. There's an introductory paragraph, three supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion. Within all of these paragraphs is structured sentences to provide proof and evidence. While writing, I try to give reason and understand my thoughts in order for others to as well.
In retrospect, my listening and writing styles both have something that I pair them with in order to understand them better. Both styles require structure and understanding of the material being presented, as well as a means of structuring my understanding in ways that makes me more confident with the material.
While listening to someone speak, I try to pay full attention to them to hear and understand what they are saying, and ask questions if there is something that I don’t understand or misinterpret. I want the speaker to know that I’m listening to them by making eye contact and turning my entire body towards them to show them I am engaged in the what they are saying. I try to think of everything that someone says in the entire context of the conversation and connect it to different things they have previously said or done.
ReplyDeleteMy writing process is very slow and detailed. I often find myself taking hours upon hours just to get into the writing flow of a paper. I usually need to start writing a paper early in the afternoon if I want to finish the paper by the time I go to bed. If I try to rush through a paper before I’m naturally writing it, it will be very sloppy and I’ll often leave out evidence. I try to come up with different ideas and evidence for those ideas, and then connect the ideas to one another.
Both my listening and writing process are very calm and meticulous when they go in my favor and I’m not rushed to listen or write quickly. Also, I try to connect the ideas that I hear and write about together in very similar ways.
With my personal learning process, i must pay full attention to the speaker or i will not retain the information shared. I sometimes like to go over the main points of the lecture before i actually attend the lecture. In doing so, it creates main points, so that when i hear them being discussed i can make sure that I'm listening and taking notes.
ReplyDeleteFor my writing process, its pretty average and simply consists of a basic outline to structure my paper. The reason i do this is because its easier to put books on a bookshelf when the bookshelf is already made. I place points into three paragraphs and then when I'm done with the main paragraphs, i move onto the introduction and then finally the conclusion. It helps me get started with an essay if i get the main paragraphs done.
They are relatable since i think about what I'm going to be doing before i do it. I can never just get right into writing, i need time to think it over. Pre-writing is about 85% of the process. They are also both related in the fact that i must stay focused by cancelling out any distractions
My personal listening process is not very complex but sometimes it can be challenging, as I try to pay close attention to what the speaker is saying. I try to avoid distractions such as glancing at my phone, talking to someone next to me, or watching activity happen outside the window. With regards to lectures, I have learned that I have to actively take notes or else I will doze off/daydream. Listening is crucial in order for me to learn and do well in and outside of the classroom, so I try my best to pay attention.
ReplyDeleteMy writing process consists of making sure I am interested in the topic and then creating a plan. I make an outline with detailed notes to organize my thoughts and help me construct whatever it is I am writing. I then take my thoughts and transform them into a rough draft, which I then revise and edit to create a final draft. Preparation is key to constructing something that is well-written, so I try my best to prepare.
My listening process and writing process are fairly similar, as I like to stay organized in both. In both processes, a fair amount of time is spent focusing and preparing in order to have the best outcome. Listening can be challenging as there are always distractions, and writing is sometimes difficult due to lack of preparation, so I try my best to avoid this.
In my personal listening process, I try to find the main idea being given to me as quickly as possible so that the rest of the relay of ideas is focused on the background and context of the point being given. I try to actively engage with how it will relate to me or anything I have knowledge on so that it is cross connected, making it easier to remember and apply to further discussions.
ReplyDeleteFor my writing process, I usually follow the system beaten into our heads throughout grade school of the point, evidence, and explanation. I prepare by spilling everything I can know and relate to a topic on a piece of paper then organizing and separating this mess into ideas that I can format into the basic paper format.
Looking back on my listening process, when I try and relate one topic to another, that is my evidence and context that I use in my writing process. The memory processes of how I want a topic to relate to myself is how in my writing process I make my reader care about whatever I am writing about.
When I listen, I normally start with some kind of knowledge about or interest in the topic at hand. This helps me to stay on task and focus on the speaker. During my listening process, I like to take small notes either mentally or physically. If I have physically taken notes, I will go back and rewrite them after the speech.
ReplyDeleteMy writing process begins with acquiring a topic and information about that topic. Once I attain enough information, I piece the information together and create structure in my paper. I add my own ideas along with the research I acquired.
Both processes are very similar. They begin with some kind of basis information, notes, and piecing together those notes. But I think that I remember what I write because I implement my own ideas along with the research I acquired.
My listening process is rather simple. I try to obtain some knowledge of the subject that I will be listening to before I start listening. It is very hard for me to listen if I have no previous knowledge on the topic being presented. I like to try to form an opinion or at least have a basis on the information before I hear someone else's take on the topic. Once I've done this listening is rather easy for me. I like to sit back and just listen. Taking notes or looking at a power point or computer screen tends to take away from my listening. I absorb more when all of my focus is put towards listening and nothing else.
ReplyDeleteI don't have a very well defined writing process. Writing is never something that I have enjoyed so I always push off my writing as long as possible before I actually have to sit down and do it. Once I know that I have to start writing I try my best to sit down and just do it. I type as much as I can think of without stopping for as long as I can and usually that gets me pretty far. I may have to take a few breaks during a paper but for the most part I am able to sit down and just crank it out. Usually by the time I'm done typing I am so over the paper that I don't even go back and reread which I know is a bad habbit.
Both of these processes very rash. I focus all of my attention into one thing at once. This is because I have a lot of ADD tendencies and can get distracted very easily. Because of this I try to focus on just one thing at a time. When I'm listening I put all my focus into listening. When I am writing I put all my focus into writing.
My personal listening process involves my direct eye contact with the professor to keep me grounded and focused. I actively listen and decipher key information, which is usually indicated by the professor emphasizing something with a tone change or direct reference to the information being vital. I then take physical notes on the key information.
ReplyDeleteMy writing process is sporadic and lacks structure. As soon as I obtain an assignment, I usually go with the first topic that I think of. I then frantically write as much as possible and save editing for later. I do not utilize an outline or anything of the sort.
The listening process and the writing process go hand-in-hand. Writing starts with active listening. For me personally, the listening process is greatly incorporated with writing.
When I listen to others, I do my best to fully comprehend although I may not catch everything. I try to zone in and I usually catch the important things and often miss the smaller things. I am not a great listener, but I will give you my best effort. The best way for me to listen is to jot down notes, and later review. When I mentally take notes, errors occur.
ReplyDeleteI like to think I am a better writer than listener. I think it is mainly because I can write what ever I'm thinking, instead of listening to someone else's idea/opinion which may not be as appealing to me. I know it is selfish but I'm working on it. I am big on outlining and that is crucial for me when writing papers.
My writing and listening processes are similar because if I am interested in the topic, the more effective I will become. These skills of mine aren't the best, but they are a work in progress, but I am confident I will master them both in the near future.