Asap Putting Good Writing Into Practice, Think Back Over It

Asapputting Good Writing Into Practicethink Back Over The Last 48 Hour

Asapputting Good Writing Into Practicethink Back Over The Last 48 Hour

ASAP Putting Good Writing into Practice Think back over the last 48 hours of your life and focus on one incident or event that happened to you or in which you were involved. It does not have to be a major event (such as a car accident). Something that may at first have seemed minor might work just as well (say, you got an oil change). In 75 to 150 words, describe this incident or event. Who was there?

What happened? What objects or places were involved? Describe the most important aspects in such a way that readers can visualize it. In your responses to other students’ posts, comment on what each student wrote. Can you visualize the event?

Are there enough details? Too many?

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In the last 48 hours, I experienced a simple but memorable event that I believe illustrates the importance of clear and detailed writing. The event involved getting an oil change at a local auto service center. I was alone, seated in a small, brightly lit waiting room filled with posters of car maintenance tips. The smell of motor oil lingered in the air, and I could hear the muffled sounds of engines running outside. A technician approached me with a friendly smile, handing over my vehicle keys and explaining that the oil had been replaced and the filter changed. I observed the shiny, black oil in the container and the squeaky-clean engine bay when I opened the hood. This seemingly minor event was marked by specific details—the cleanliness of the work area, the scent of oil, and the technician’s reassuring manner—that helped me visualize the entire process and understand what had been done. Clear, vivid descriptions like these turn a routine task into a memorable narrative, emphasizing the power of detailed writing.

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