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Prasheeth Venkat Kumar

Prof. Raymond

UWRT 1104

October 29, 2019

Becoming a Capable Writer

UWRT 1104 consisted of various studios and writing prompts. All Studio and Writing

prompts required the use of technology. By making technology a requirement, it pushed me to

explore web tools such as Google docs, Prezi, etc. After I explored and used various web tools, I

became familiar with associating a web tool with a certain audience. For example, Studio five

required me to make a “meme” and I understood that I could use the “meme” and a non-serious

tone as a tool to connect with younger audiences present on social media. In other Studios, such

as Studio six, I used my research/interview skills and storytelling ability to narrate living a life

through my great grandfather’s eyes. I can make a detailed and accurate narration about my great

grandfather’s life by researching and implementing a specific setting, a serious tone, and other

writing conventions. While some writing prompts and studios implemented storytelling, others

required me to use a formal tone to meet the situation. For instance, I heavily researched

writing’s history and designed Studio two as an informational Prezi so I maintained a formal and

professional tone to match the information. Throughout my time in UWRT, I was able to adapt

from assignment to assignment in order to tailor a writing style that matched the assignment's

needs and context.

Activities in UWRT such as daily writing, writing prompts, studios and class discussions

have inspired me in different directions but Studio six was prominent. Before Studio Six, I
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wasn’t interested in my great grandparents as I never knew them. Studio six gave me an

opportunity to explore my great grandparents' life which ultimately opened my eyes and

suddenly, I was intrigued by their lives and their impact on me. The feeling of discovering

intriguing information about my ancestors is truly astonishing. While interviewing my relatives

and my parents, I able to discover my great grandfather was a police officer under the British and

grandparents spoke a language that was not the native language of their State. This information

left me intrigued so I want to pursue to learn more about my great grandparents’ lives. The

interview and research element of Studio six peaked my critical thinking skills and shaped my

motive to inquire and investigate further about my great grandparents' lives and where they came

from (Inquiry question).