{"id":9108,"date":"2014-04-22T13:32:43","date_gmt":"2014-04-22T18:32:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/social.plymouth.k12.in.us\/perspective\/?p=9108"},"modified":"2014-04-22T13:42:09","modified_gmt":"2014-04-22T18:42:09","slug":"phs-students-give-perspectives-on-timed-writings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/social.plymouth.k12.in.us\/perspective\/?p=9108","title":{"rendered":"PHS Students Give Perspectives On Timed Writings"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sophomore Bre Martin revises a timed essay through Criterion. Photo by: Chandy Schuler<\/p><\/div>\n

By Chandy Schuler<\/em><\/p>\n

We live in a world where everything is timed. People have accustomed themselves to a world of rushing and chaos. Not only are people rushing in their everyday lives, but students have began to rush during timed writings also.<\/p>\n

Timed writings have recently became much more common within school systems. When \u00a0asked to give their perspective on the more recent use of timed writings, there were a variation of responses. When asked the question, \u201cWhat are your views towards timed writings?\u201d Senior Jessica Beagle said, \u201cI really don’t see a problem with them. They have the possibility of making you a fast thinker and will help learn how to come up with ideas faster in a short amount of time.\u201d When asked the same question, Senior Karina Contreras said, \u201cI don’t exactly like the idea, I feel students will feel pressure to get as much done that they will end up just rambling about stuff that doesn’t even make sense. I think the more time and open environment they have when it comes to writing the easier it will be. It will end up making students not show their real writing talent.\u201d From both the neutral and negative perspectives toward timed writings, it is thought that timed \u00a0writings apply more pressure upon students while writing.<\/p>\n

Students also gave their opinions when asked the question \u201cDo you prefer timed writings or non-timed writings?\u201d Freshman Leonardo Baca said, \u201cI prefer… I guess timed writings because it makes me come up with things I’ve never thought of because I want to get things all done in that time and I don’t want to have an incomplete story with an incomplete ending. So I might add random things if I can’t come up with anything.\u201d Another student, Freshman Jessica Drury said she preferred non-timed writings. It has been previously argued that timed writings could put more stress upon students while writing, causing them to be less productive.<\/p>\n

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Students use a stopwatch to tell the amount of time left while writing. Photo by: Chandy Schuler<\/p><\/div>\n

Contradicting this statement, others say that by timing students, it gives students the opportunity to build a sense of quick thinking\/planning. When asked the question, \u201cHow does your thought process differ between timed writings and non-timed writings?\u201d Senior John Stillson said, \u201cNon timed writings allow me to really collect my thoughts before I start writing rather than jumble them together and it allows me to time to figure out the best way to present my thoughts and ideas with the best most concise evidence.\u201d Also feeling rushed, Sophomore Kennedy Harless said, \u201cTimed writings force me to focus on getting my points across rather than making my writing sound and look good. I normally don’t re-read my writing if it is timed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite both positive and negative perspectives towards timed writings, it is evident that timed writings will become more predominant within schools as technology continues to advance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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