Task 3

Have you ever felt inhibited by the styles of writing practised at school or university?What are and have been the pressures upon you to be a 'good' writer? What does a being a 'good' writer mean? Do you think that some formal modes of writing are more accessible to certain groups on society?

There is a certain style of writing that is deemed to be good enough to pass assessments in school and university. This style has strict rules that has highlighted a certain lack of skills in my own writing skills. I have inhibited by these certain standards that defines what is good enough. Although, I have come from doing my A-levels I feel nervous every time I write an essay,as I have a tendency to put too many ideas in the paragraph and don't critically analyse one point in a paragraph.

There are certain pressures put upon me as a university student, such as  in essays you are expected to critically analyse a text and focus on certain themes or interpretations. To be a 'good' writer, you have to have concise points that make your argument flow throughout the essay. You have to use the text to support your view, or the view your are presenting within your essay. You have to use your judgement wisely, when considering what quotes or material to use from the text or the article or journal.

I think personally that the ability to write can define a persons class or social position. The ability to write gives a person from any background the power to express their views. Also, being able to write means that a person can challenge the view set by a certain social group.