First Impressions

As a literature student in a class of communication majors, I was initially intimidated by the prospect of a class that was not focused on my course of study. When I think back on the reasons why I chose to enroll in the course, I am reminded of my desire to improve my own writing, and the aquisition of an important skill- editing. Though the course material may seem foreign, I feel that I am prepared to adjust to the pace that the class sets. I've been writing my whole life. I hope to take this opportunity, in this class, to refine my writing style, learn to help edit others' works, and to develop a more concise eye for the written word. I was afraid when I registered for the course that "Copy Editing" would have a sole focus on journalism, and, being a communications class, I wasn't suprised that this was true. Though, I found it interesting that the prerequisites included creative writing and research- both of which I have done. Copy Editing will improve my writing. I will use it as a means of self improvement in the best way I can. Though, at the pace our first class has set, I'm not so sure I can keep up with all the technology we're using. I've never blogged, I've never used Moodle, and I'm fairly certain that Google has a vendetta against my e-mail address. Still, I look forward to finding my literary niche in a class which is completely new to me.