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  1. Oct 2025
    1. Each one would use different language and syntax to describe the concept, and as each student makes individual choices in language and syntax over a period of time, their readers will eventually associate those choices with particular writers — their unique writing accumulates to create an authorial voice.

      Presenters with different dialect and choice of words create their own style of speaking

    1. Unfortunately, teachers are so used to the conventions of their discourse communities that they sometimes don’t explain to students the reasons behind the writing conventions of their discourse communities

      I struggle with attending classes, and the teachers use terms I am unaware of! It makes me think I'm in the wrong place, but I manage to adapt by asking my peers around me.

    1. In college, academic expectations change from what you may have experienced in high school. The quantity of work you are expected to complete increases. When instructors expect you to read pages upon pages or study hours and hours for one particular course, managing your workload can be challenging. This chapter includes strategies for studying efficiently and managing your time.

      I find it challenging to balance classes (especially online) with work, so I hope to learn how to make the most of my time eventually.