In the first essay of my critical reading and writing class, titled Ignoring Ethics by Lying, I reflected upon a reading about the ways people may steer away from ethical decision making, given to me by my professor, and discussed how the content related to my daily life.

a particular format

my papers

which led to all of my essays in that class following the five-paragraph essay format

rather

nonfiction writing, I have had to approach,

I do not find as much pleasure in nonfiction papers as much as writing screenplays

While writing screenplays is what I find myself most comfortable doing, a great amount of my work has consisted of nonfiction argumentative and research papers since the beginning of college

In conclusion,

to step off the beaten path amid a global pandemic. This paragraph intended to portray myself as someone who values life experience and isn’t afraid to stray off the traditional path.

The original intent of this piece of text was a call to reflection

At

After spending my first year studying abroad in Lugano, Switzerland, I returned to the States for the remainder of my college experience. My decision to transfer meant I would be required to complete transfer applications and satisfy the personal statement requirement. Therefore, the occasion that my statement was written under was intending to submit it to colleges in my transfer application. This writing ultimately landed me admission into the University of Southern California. The text genre is a statement of intent.

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the writing I conducted

As I mentioned previously, my college experience was quite untraditional. After graduating high school in June 2020 and spending the first academic year at an American university in Switzerland,

I learned how to be a better writer through text messages because that was often the only form of communication I had with my loved ones back home.

The time difference between New Jersey and Switzerland is 6 hours, which meant that my loved ones were waking up after I had completed an entire day of classes. The level of communication between my loved ones and me while studying abroad was challenging due to the time difference. Due to the distance and irregularities in our schedules,

Another method of non-academic w

Part of the fun of living abroad is traveling abroad. Throughout my time abroad,

that challenged me to be a writer

This was my first essay in college: it was all about the borders we face in life. This essay was challenging because I reflected on the borders I had in my own life as an international student in Switzerland.

Borders: A Very Short Introduction

persuasive essays, research papers, literary reviews, critical analysis essays, and even an IMRAD pape

Writing 150

As someone who has always considered myself an avid writer, my writing career was challenged while studying at Franklin University, two courses challenged my writing skills.

I spent

Amongst all the uncertainty in the world, I decided to go the untraditional route and study abroad in Switzerland for my first year of college. I was on a plane to Zurich, Switzerland, the day after my eighteenth birthday. Never had I traveled alone or even been to Europe, and there I was, eighteen years and one day old, on a plane to a different country. I spent the following year immersed in a new language, culture, and environment.

My school was in Lugano, Switzerland

different

in the 2020 graduating class,

the

USC but my favorite

weaker connection

these discussions help refine my writing.

I usually work with classmates in the brainstorming process to understand the theory. If I don’t understand the theory or issues, this can lead to some groupthink

writing as a group made it hard for me to focus and reduced the quality of my work.

group case analysis

The semester after WRIT 150, I took a behavioral economics seminar.

influential

broken-down writing process

During the research

Despite being a chronic procrastinator, the length and depth of this paper

My professor

was responding

conversation took partial control of the writing process out of my hands

Our written

My first foray into the college writing world was my WRIT 150 class with Professor Jim Clements.

difference.

A lot of the content in this essay aims to show readers where the music industry started,

I would say a lot of these people might work at record labels, media companies, and various publications.

I think my text challenges the views of lots of people who see the music industry as glamorous and lucrative. I

I would say the biggest advantage of writing information down rather than speaking it, is it allows me to organize my thoughts much better and deliver information in a much more efficient manor.

real value to its readers

really

is for current music industry professionals and anyone who is

required in-class writing can be bad for the outcome of a project:

The fact that this essay is called “Writing Project 1” already says a lot – as I wasn’t interested in the essay enough to give it a title.

teaching us different methods of pitching to publications, preparing various public relations documents, using platforms to send mass emails, and a lot more.

This was a required essay, however,

.

I remember thinking I already knew enough to write about the topic I had chosen going into it – however, I definitely learned a lot from the research I did.

So, throughout this process, I referenced a lot of articles, academic journals, and commentaries from the USC Libraries online platform.

I chose to look back at three different essays, each of which, I wrote while attending college at the University of Southern California. These essays were all written during my junior year of college. It will be interesting to dive into them, because they were each written under different circumstances.

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to take a stance

parallelism

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historical narrative

comment

emerges as an argumentative paper, serving as a medium for social and political commentary on LGBTQ+ rights in the US. It extends

my “From Margins to Mainstream: LGBTQ+ Dynamic in the US Political Infrastructure” paper.

The document I want to examine

.

Rather than valuing this course as another mundane, tireless writing class, I voluntarily embraced it as a medium to express my unique opinions and perspectives.

the love of mathematics became my enemy

I was more fluent in mathematics and how its elegance of numbers and symmetries was more understandable to me.

two groups

Shifting gears

I wrote void of impartiality without having a leading narrative

I connected with Olsen’s

I learned to articulate opinions through facts,

commentary

approach adopted

professor’s desired genres and relevancy

writing a piece of evaluating given texts and how these texts’ assertions collectively support each other

wielde

this course had an attraction for the

I first viewed it as another obligatory chapter in my academia

a necessary prescribed

Numerical constellations resonated with me more since there was always a definite answer yielded by the simplicity of calculated formulas,

I was unenthusiastic about my first writing-focused college course. I could not shake off the indifference that lingered within me

Since writing this assignment I have learned that writing a persuasive or informative essay should not include the use of the first person,

I am very passionate about what I was writing so I put a lot of emphasis on how society theoretically views the importance of our lives vs how they actually view it

is an informative essay

.

When prepping for any writing assignment, I like to speak

When given articles to read, I find myself highlighting key information that I can quote or refer back to during my paper.

My communications class last semester worked hands on with us and our cover letters and resumes

is often challenging at times

it is considered to be voluntary writing

My writing experiences at USC thus far have elevated me tremendously

This however, expanded my toolbox of writing styles

As a business major

was for my History of California class in which I was required

When first transferring over to USC, I was not satisfied with my writing nor was I enjoying any of the prompts assigned to me.

The structure of this class brought passion into my writing,

were asked

My freshman year of college I attended San Diego State University where I was able to get really comfortable with my writing style.

really

From analytical essays to research papers, each piece exemplifies my growth and exploration as a writer.

Understanding that the history of my writing intertwines with my environments and different expectations is shown through every new prompt that has been assigned.

Entering college marked a transformative chapter in my academic journey, a phase characterized not only by the acquisition of knowledge but also by a profound evolution in my writing experience.

dimensions that form

When reflecting on my writing history I am able to point out the assignments that were crucial to my growth as a writer.

The text also disputes the contention made by Erika Lee and Hugh Davis Graham that the demographic shift seen among the immigrant population was an unintentional outgrowth of the Hart-Celler Act by citing the opinions of members of Congress found in Chin and Villazoe’s work.

The argument made by the text aligns itself with the opinion of Gabriel Chin and Rose Villazoe in The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965: Legislating a New America,

is supported throughout by historical information/data

Professional Immigration and Changing Lines of Inclusion in Immigration Law.

Now, I am here today, engaging in another genre of composition that has served as a learning experience.

He understood and adjusted my grade accordingly. This collaborative situation differed from my experience with WP2 in WRIT-150 as it was negative

Gentefication’ in the Barrio: Examining the Relationship Between Gentrification and Homicide in Los Angeles

my minor, Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence, and took my

fter producing something resembling a final draft, I decided to take my first (and last) trip to the USC Writing Center. I appreciated the counselor’s effort, but I

the classes dedicated to peer review yielded few constructive recommendations due to most people wanting to take advantage of the opportunity to leave class early.

For example,

gave us discretion as to the topics we focused on within this domain.

prose.

The class presented

Upon arriving at USC in January 2022, I took my first Political Science course,

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The following is a reflection on a representative sample of these compositions, where I examine my experience producing each piece and consider its overall impact on me as a writer.

While this expectation has come to fruition, I never foresaw the learning curve and collaboration that has come with college-level writing.

humanities

When I selected Political Science as my major on my application for the University of Southern California, I anticipated a large portion of the curriculum would be geared toward composing various argumentative/research papers concerning political theory and historical/current events.

Further thought

dvocate more funding for developing public transportation.

policymakers

I wanted to address policy makers specifically, as opposed to the broader, more inclusive audience I targeted in WP3.

WP3

It does this through argumentation, with the development of a thesis which I support with data, reasoning, and counterarguments.

policy brief

groundedness

upon

The Teenage Sex Comedy,

[1],

teenage sex comedies

its canon

with the quintessential conquest of

legal

deceive young people by telling them they will gain energy and focus because that’s what is being advertised

RedBull even prints on their cans that their energy drinks are appreciated by world class athletes, professionals, college students, and travelers.

The beauty of this genre is that anyone with a remote interest in the topic can click on the link and read the article

which is the biggest reason that I chose to write using this genre

Online articles

informative and persuasive online article.

granting

with

they

red moon, an entity that exerts control over the capricious tides of love,

very reminiscent of Sade’s hits and pays homage to the vocal legend.

her music.

Her second single

ability to connect with her audience on a deep emotional level is evident in the widespread acclaim her music has received

receive a feature from SZA

further highlighting Uchis' exploration of her Latin roots.

The lead single “I Wish you Roses” transitions smoothly from the opening tracking position the tracks as a duo and leading up to some of the main albums theming of relationships through each stage

“I

Uchis

With the days getting shorter and temperatures descending

It’s been a hazy last couple of months

Tanjiro and Nezuko

One of the most popular anime series airing today,

individuality.

The final battle of season 2: the Entertainment District Arc stretched Tanjiro, Nezuko, Inosuke, Zenitsu, and Sound Hashira Tengen to their limits as they struggled to defeat Upper Six. Their victory over Upper Six marked a turning point in the war between the demons and swordsmen, for this was the first time in centuries that an upper rank demon had been slain. In the devastating aftermath of the battle, Tengen retires as a Hashira, hinting that young Tanjiro will eventually replace him.

This season is adapted from the Swordsmith Village Arc of Koyoharu Gotouge’s manga

Three of the demon slayers are spotlighted using flashback sequences, but neither of the upper rank demons are developed as characters.

Writing Project 3Arshia Parvaz Writ 340 - Tomkins November 2, 2023

Real Estate

Numerous factors explain how and why real estate has reached such lows. This informative essay will aim to explain the different events that brought us here today with real estate, how the market reacted to these events, and what to expect looking forward.

Fans of the Dragonball

live in

,

My personal experience at USC has been amazing and has largely validated the college’s claims of excellency and inclusivity, but no doubt my experience is not universal to all students or all colleges.

me

Despite a radically different yet equally compelling superpowered protagonist (Marie) and the contrasting setting of a college campus, Gen V maintains tonal consistency with The Boys,

unrivalled bravery as well as satirical extravagance.

For fans of the video game

cultural event that inspired the creation of this wor

In conclusion,

A Post-Apocalyptic Ode to Humanity

origins.

The production's musical score, composed by Gustavo Santaolalla

the genre

Adaptations tend to fall short of expectations.

I contend

The genius

As a consumer of both the video game and the series, this review delves into the merits and shortcomings of this recent work of art, assessing it within the context of the artist's previous works, the genre of video game adaptations, and the cultural expectations surrounding this monumental project. The journey into this apocalyptic landscape is one of hope, despair, and profound humanity.

on the brink of ruin

In a world swarming with dystopian tales and zombie apocalypses