Raven Matthews

Millersville University of Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapist Major

[taylorrathman]

What Am I Most Proud of About My Writing Process?:

When reflecting upon my writing process and many of the materials and resources we've discussed throughout this course, I am most proud of my updated revision process. Before enrolling in this class, I believed that the revision process was one final read through and check of your essay. However, I realize now that it is much more extensive. The feedback element is also much larger than I previously thought. When asking for feedback on an essay, it is essential to first provide readers with a strong essay, then give readers clear and direct questions on specific elements you would like critiqued and looked over. Then, once readers have provided some feedback, the writer may sort through it and add things in to strengthen their essay. Revising is also much deeper than just grammar and spell checks. It entails the overall flow of your essay, the tone set for the audience, an audience analysis, multimodal elements, and much more. All these things together help to improve a writers revision and writing process.

[ravenmatthews]

I love how thoughtfully you reflected on your revision process. You did a wonderful job explaining how your understanding of revision has grown beyond just checking grammar and spelling. I especially like how you highlighted the importance of asking for specific feedback and considering the overall flow, tone, and audience. Your explanation shows a strong commitment to improving your writing and provides excellent insight that could help others, including myself, think more critically about our own revision processes. Have a great Merry Christmas! @npfannen

[bobs-blog2002]

What are you most proud of with your writing process?

I'm pretty proud with how my writing process continued to evolve throughout the semester, thanks to the feedback from my instructor. The revision part of the process changed significantly, as it grown from just creating an outline to researching, getting ideas on what information can be added, to getting a general idea of what the paper will be like.

[ravenmatthews]

I like how you reflected on your writing process! It’s clear that you recognize the impact of our instructor’s feedback, which is helpful not only for you but for all of us. Moving beyond just outlining to researching and developing a stronger overall plan shows great self-awareness and a commitment to improving your work. Keep applying this approach, because it will continue to make your writing even more organized and effective. Have a Merry Christmas! @npfannen

[ravenmatthews]

what do you like the most about your responses to the interview questions? #writ318mu #week15 @npfannen

What I like most about my responses to the interview questions is that they show how much I have progressed as a web writer. Throughout the course, they allow me to present my flaws in a positive way and express what I have learned, using specific examples not only from this class but also from other classes where I applied my web writing skills. Also, responding to these questions helps me prepare for challenging questions that I might encounter in real interviews. It encourages me to think critically and creatively, allowing me to provide thoughtful answers and approach situations from different perspectives. Overall, I appreciate that my responses reflect both my growth and my ability to communicate effectively in professional contexts.

[ravenmatthews]

what do you like most about your learning? #writ318mu #week15 @npfannen

What I like most about my learning is how much I’ve grown in the work I’ve presented. I’ve learned how to organize my thoughts more clearly and communicate in a way that engages readers on the web. I’ve also learned the value of drafting and giving feedback. Most importantly, I’ve learned how to take professional criticism; whether positive or negative. I am now able to use it to improve the work I present, whether it’s a project or a reflection.

[ravenmatthews]

what are you most proud of with your writing process? #writ318mu #week15 @npfannen

I’m really proud of how far I’ve come since the beginning of this class. When I first started, I tended to write short, simple answers and struggled to outline my main points or engage my audience. Now, I pay closer attention to my audience and purpose in every assignment. I’ve learned to break down my ideas more effectively through drafting, revising, and refining my work. I’ve also grown in giving constructive feedback to others, which strengthens both my writing and theirs, making our work more polished and impactful.

[ravenmatthews]

what questions do you have about web writing that will help you after you finish this course? #writ318mu #week15 @npfannen

Towards the end of this course, I have a few questions about web writing that I hope will help me moving forward:

1. How can we make content more engaging across different platforms, like blogs, websites, or professional portfolios? For example, I’m planning to create a professional portfolio about my respiratory therapy experience. How can I enhance it through web design, emails, or web chats to catch the attention of potential employers and effectively showcase my interest and skills?

2. What tools and techniques can help me write more efficiently for web content? While we learned a lot about understanding and engaging an audience, I’m curious about specific strategies I can use in my medical field to make my web writing, presentations, or communications more effective in a professional environment.

[bobs-blog2002]

What did you learn about drafting across multiple weeks that will inform your writing process after college?

I learned multiple ways of organizing my ideas in the drafting process, and how drafting is more than just making a simple outline. With this new understanding of this particular part of the process, I feel confident that my written works will now start to feel more organized.

[ravenmatthews]

I love how you highlighted that drafting is more than just creating an outline and that it helps you organize your ideas. You have a great understanding of this part of the writing process, and it shows that you can be more confident in creating organized written work. Your reflection is clear, concise, and demonstrates a meaningful takeaway from the drafting process.

[emcampbelll]

What did you learn about drafting across multiple weeks?

One of the greatest things that I learned from drafting across multiple weeks is that writing stops feeling as overwhelming when broken into stages. Instead of trying to complete the entire thing, every week pushed me forward to focus on a different layer: research question, data collection, method, analysis, revision, and design. Stretching the drafting process out over time taught me how to revisit my writing with a clearer mind and a more objective view. This will help me, after college, manage big writing tasks by treating them as evolving projects rather than one-time submissions.

[ravenmatthews]

I really like how you explain breaking the writing process into stages and how it made the work feel less overwhelming. Your example of focusing on different layers each week shows a clear understanding of effective writing strategies. I also appreciate how you connected this experience to post-college writing

[bcolbert11]

What did you learn about drafting across multiple weeks that will inform your writing process after college?

I learned that having ample time to draft allows me to write my ideas more clearly and be more organized in my writing. Whereas not having as much time or crunching at the deadline makes my writing feel rushed/forced, and it is not nearly as polished. Drafting multiple times allows for deep revision to make sure I'm displaying the message I want to tell.

[ravenmatthews]

Your reflection is very strong because you clearly explain how time impacts the quality of your work. I completely agree—spending more time on each section definitely helps you express your purpose more clearly. Your insight shows real growth and self-awareness as a writer. Your explanation is clear, relatable, and shows that you truly understand how to use the drafting process to improve your writing.

[ravenmatthews]

post an image of an element of your Content Analysis that needs input from your peers. Post an image AND request the feedback you want. Be focused!! Only focused requests count!

I need feedback on how I’m organizing the figures in my Content Analysis. I have screenshots of Hudabubba account, engagement data, and visuals that show what each content creator posts, but I’m not fully sure which sections they belong in. I know the Data section should include what I collected, like graphs and basic descriptions. The Findings should show the patterns I noticed, and the Analysis should explain what those patterns mean. The Discussion should connect everything to larger ideas. Can you look at my figures and tell me if I’m placing the information in the right sections, or if certain visuals or details would fit better under Data, Findings, Analysis, or Discussion? @npfannen

[ravenmatthews]

what did you learn about your writing process that will help you after college? #writ318mu #week13

I’ve learned that in my writing process, it’s important to take my time and break my work into different stages. This helps me stay organized and create stronger, clearer writing. After college, these habits will definitely help me write more confidently and professionally; whether it’s emails, reports, or any work-related writing in the medical field.

@npfannen

[ravenmatthews]

what did you learn about drafting across multiple weeks that will inform your writing process after college #writ318mu #week 13

Over the past few weeks of drafting, I learned that writing is very important and can become successful in many different ways. Working through drafts really helped me see how valuable my ideas are and allowed me to look at each assignment with a fresh perspective. I also learned the importance of feedback. Getting comments from my peers and my instructor helped me notice things in my writing that I would not have caught on my own.

After college, I believe this experience will strongly shape my writing process. It has taught me to slow down, be patient, and remember that planning is essential. Brainstorming, drafting, revising, and final editing all play a major role in creating strong, clear writing. This multi-step process is something I will continue using to be successful in future writing tasks. @npfannen

[breckenmacdougall]

Original Content Writing #1

What does your final revision process look like?

For my final revision process, I am reading through the feedback from my peers and professor and making sure that I addressed all of the feedback that I received in my writing. I am also rereading over my draft and looking for any spots where I find mistakes or where I think more information or elaboration could be added to strengthen my paper. My goal is putting the final touches on my paper and ensuring that it is easy to read and understand and provides enough information to support my conclusions and help readers reach the same conclusions that I did. I am also making changes to the formatting and design of my paper as necessary to make it more visually appealing and easier for the audience to read and find information throughout my paper.

[ravenmatthews]

Your final revision process sounds incredibly thorough and intentional. I love that you’re carefully going through the feedback from your peers and others. This shows that you’re open to improvement and committed to producing your strongest work. Rereading your draft to catch mistakes and add clarity or detail where needed is such an effective strategy, and it really demonstrates your focus on helping your readers fully understand your conclusions. I also use these same techniques, and I truly believe they’re some of the best ways to revise and strengthen a paper. Keep up the great work!

@npfannen

[hrthomas]

What does your final revision process look like?

As I am working through my third and final draft before the final submission of this project, I am focused on many things. However, I am using the assignment description in D2L as a guide. The assignment tells me all the sections I need in my essay, which makes organization easy. In each section, there are a few questions about the data that my essay should be able to answer. I am using this to guide my writing, and then adding anything else I feel is necessary to include. When it comes to revising, I read through each section to determine whether I need to add to, remove from, or change my writing. Each time I add to one section, another section is possibly affected, so this is an ongoing process that will last until the very end.

[ravenmatthews]

I really like the approach you’re taking with this final draft. Using the assignment description in D2L as a roadmap shows great attention to detail, and it’s smart that you’re letting those guiding questions shape each section of your writing. Your revision process is also really thoughtful. Such as, reading through each section, adjusting what you need, and recognizing how one change can affect the rest of the essay shows a deep level of engagement and maturity as a writer. It’s clear you’re committed to producing a polished, well-organized final product, and I’m confident all this careful work will pay off. Keep going, we are almost there! 😁

@npfannen

[hrthomas]

How are you developing style to build your argument in the content analysis?

Two things I am doing to develop style to build my argument are images and organization. In many cases, I use images to show what I am referring to when it comes to YouTube content from the three channels in my analysis. When I talk about a specific type of video, I include an image as an example to ensure my audience has the fullest possible understanding. I am using organization to enhance the readability of my essay. If I dumped tens of pages of writing, images, and graphs without any headings or subheadings onto a document, my audience would likely find that difficult to follow. Headings and subheadings help me separate the unique aspects of my discussion and guide the reader through my essay.

[ravenmatthews]

I love the strategies you’re using, especially your focus on images and organization. Using visuals to support your analysis is such an effective way to give your audience a clearer understanding of the content you’re discussing, and I think it really strengthens your overall argument. I also totally agree with your point about headings and subheadings; those structural elements make a huge difference in readability and help guide the reader through your ideas in a clear, engaging way. I’m excited to see your finished product, because it’s clear you’re being thoughtful and intentional about how you develop your style. @npfannen

[ravenmatthews]

how will having a good revision process help you moving forward beyond this class? #writ318mu #week12

Being able to revise helps me clarify my ideas, strengthen my arguments, and communicate more effectively, both in class and on platforms like Tumblr, as well as in the real world outside of social media. It also encourages critical thinking by prompting me to evaluate my reasoning, analyze my evidence, and consider alternative perspectives. Overall, revision helps me develop attention to detail, ensuring that my work is well-crafted and tailored for the audience I am addressing.

[ravenmatthews]

how are you developing style to build your argument in the content analysis? #writ318mu #week12 @npfannen

In analyzing fitness influencers for my project, a clear pattern emerges in how they frame body image and motivation for their audience. By comparing and contrasting the images included in my draft, I noticed that these influencers often pair visual transformations with motivational captions, creating a narrative that both inspires and pressures viewers. My rhetorical analysis shows that this strategy not only encourages engagement but also reinforces social standards of beauty and fitness. Across multiple posts on all three platforms, it becomes evident that these creators rely on both visual and contextual cues to shape audience perception, reinforcing the idea that physical appearance and emotional responses are closely tied to the messages they present.