1 May 2019

Kelcey Billingslea
5817 N. Union Rd.
Glencoe OK, 74032
Tammy Davis
615 N. Monroe
Stillwater OK, 74075

Dear Mrs. Davis,

I have collected some of my writings that I written over the years. The selections I have choose
are each very sound in detail. Each piece holds great value to me and give you an insight into my
world with what has shaped me as a person. These selections showcase my abilities to dive into
my writings and connect on a personal level.
The first writing sample, I did for my honor composition two class my second semester at NOC.
This was a writing assignment to demonstrate in writing for why you believed in something. I
choose this piece simply because it’s a raw writing that dives straight into the details of my life.
This writing is the most in-depth essay I’ve ever written about myself. It truly digs into the bones
of what has helped create the strong, competitive, and honest person I am today. The second
sample I choose, was my first assignment in composition one. This writing shows my abilities
and strategies to grasp new information. I choose this writing because it shows off my experience
in how I encounter what I learn. Also, it shows my ability to strive for greatness even when
failure is a factor. The third writing piece I choose, was a piece I did during my composition one
class. This piece talk about the impact that people make on you. In my writing describe my
basketball coach from high school and the impact he made on me. I choose this essay because it
shows my drive for success. As well as, my ability to be criticized and turn it into an advantage.
The last writing, I choose, was a piece I did is composition 1 as well. This writing was one of my
favorite assignment to do. For this assignment I had to come up with something to advocate. This
assignment allowed me to expand my research skills. As well as, working on introducing and
closing citations.
During the time span of this class my writing has improved tremendously. Above all, my ability
to gather my thoughts onto paper with full confidence and without doubting my writing
capabilities. I’ve always struggled with confidence in my writing and titled myself as a bad
writer with dedication to get a good grade in class. After writing my first assignment you wrote
on my paper that I was an excellent writer and did a fantastic job with the assignment. I will
never forget that. I was terrified to write about my personal life. With this assignment you asked
us to dig deep and really find something we truly believe in and the only this I could truly relate
to was very personal to me. This assignment is what gave me the courage I to not be afraid of
what other people thought about me as a writer, and most if all it evolved my writing to be more
freely.
One tool that I would include in my writing toolbox would be my organizational outline. For me
as a writer getting my thoughts down and having them in a organized into a well put together
outline give me the structure for my essays that I need. Creating an outline gave me the structure
and made my writing process much easier. Having a detailed outline before I start writing helps
me continue my thoughts and give me the structure for transitioning form one topic to another.
The second tool I would keep in my toolbox would be citation machine; a website that that is
created to create for every need of a writer. This website allows you to enter a citation and pick
any formant you need for the writing project. It also, gives you tips and examples to improve
your writing. My third tool would be, having someone review my essay and check for mistakes. I
fine that having someone review my essay has improved my technique skills.
Upon entering composition 2 I was still lacking certain skills I need to be a well-rounded writer.
I have always struggled with having the correct sentence structure and using to correct punition
to either establish the sentence or to allow it to continue. I always had lots of comma splices and
run on sentences. Although I am still working on the techniques to my wiring and produce the
correct sentence structure. I have improved significantly. I have improved in my confidence
within my writing. I have gained courage in stating my opinion in with the discussion in class.
I’m typically not the person to state my personal opinion especially in the class room, but with
you encouraging everyone to talk and be involved I have rather go out of my comfort zone. I feel
that my dominant strength that I have gained as a writer is my confidence within writing. Which
I believe I express in each of these writings. Although in my writing is far from perfect, I still
possess strengths.
In conclusion, this duration of this time spent in class I can honestly say it has set me up to
succeed for my remaining time at college, and the rest of my life as well. My entire life I have
underestimated my writing abilities. With this class I was able to develop my skills and truly
gained my love for writing. I have gained the ability to express myself freely and use my
experiences to empower my writing. What I plan to do next is to continue my education and
become an elementary education and receive my master’s in education. I will be using the
writing techniques I have learned throughout my career. I see myself not only writing in my
future but teaching young students as well. I hope to empower others within their writings and
give them the chance to truly grasp the meaning of writing.

Sincerely,

Kelcey Billingslea