Mark Stevenson UWRT 1102-026 February 18, 2015 Midterm Paper Applying Key Concepts to Everyday Life Alter louking over the ten key concepts of UWRT 1102 | was able to havea better understanding of what this class is teaching us, The writings we do not only improve our writing skills but the way we do it uses sevoral of the key concepts. These hey concepts are gned te have in and outside of UWRT 1102 and can be used in everyday life, The cancepts that apply best Lo me are critical thinking, independent inquiry and curt nd providing and recelving feedback. These as wellas ather apply to tne But I qhous@ to talk about trexc three becalise of how they ace most commonly used throughout my schooling, Critical thinking is used every day In every class that attend; it is probably the key cuncept that | use most. This is hecause the chases that la Laking are challengingand requite one Lu think abaut the subject at hand There is no siinple answer to a question; greaterin depth Is needed Wo ensure thalt understand the question and Its point to (he fullest extent. A example of critieal thinking is blog post three where we were asked i do research about-our subject, \, not given ditectlons about what Rind ot research on aspectle Subject we WETE On our own te find information aboula subject that intereste us. Critical thin king had © be used ta determine what subject to research, dre tu Star researching, and what questions to ask. This is also where the independent inquiry and curiosily key concep! is used; having that curiosity for my subject motivated me to do more research and gain more information. The key concupt uf providing and receiving feedback is not only used in UWRT 1102 where we go over drafts in class butalse My engineering classes where we are required to-get our lab reports and any written submissions revised by another person. |tisalways Important lo bave another set af eyes Ick over any piece of writing to ensure that no mistakes were made, Being able to use and understand ail of the ten key concepts is important but there are some thaL do have issues understanding of knowing bow toapply my everyday life. The first key concept that | have issues with is the rhetorical awareness. Not really considering this when I write can have negative effects on my. pleces of writing, Rhetorical awareness is the building blocks of a paper, Knowing your audience, the purpose of the writing, what's at stake, and the context ofthe writing. These are the Lhings that I need ta better consider when writing my papers. Understanding and being able to apply rhetorical awareness is important in to workplace ta properly write resumes, at job Interviews, and reports as described by Purdue OWL: Effective Workplace Writing. The other key concepts I have Eull : understanding with the rhetorical awareness being the only one that I have issues with. The rest of the key concepts I understand how they apply to my life and ny schooling that | am solely responsible for.