The Meaning Behind Writing

Writing; its meanings, purposes, and implications, has different meaning to each and every person. To me, writing is all about communication. As human beings, we communicate in a number of different ways. We communicate orally, visually, emotionally, and through writing amongst many other mediums. Writing serves as a way to communicate ideas, thoughts, feelings, and opinions. In education, writing as communication is demonstrated. Students often write to demonstrate their knowledge on a provided topic. Although the communication factor remains, writing can serve different purposes in terms of the content area through which it is being applied My teaching areas, History and English, are more commonly associated with writing as writing is often emphasized in these courses, especially English. In English, writing is often more focused on the fundamentals. English courses question how grammar, spelling, and structure can create a foundation for improving one’s skills in written communication. History, while less focused on the fundamentals, also demonstrates how the written word is used to communicate. In History, students often use the fundamental skills learned in English to express ideas surrounding important historical events. In History, interpretation and opinion are essential. History is always changing as our interpretation of events is constantly evolving. Through writing in history, ideas can be communicated, expressed, and supported. Writing provides students with an opportunity to reflect on their own beliefs and opinions surrounding specified topics.