A Writer's Self-Reflection
I believe words are powerful. They have the ability to sway opinion, influence emotion, and convert perception. Individuals can use words to manipulate, persuade, and inspire, whether for good or evil. I am the type of person who basically means what I say, and I cannot stand those who say things they do not mean. Unfulfilled promises treat spoken words as if they are meaningless trash; and this is something I cannot condone.
Why do I feel so strongly about words? Because many do not realize words are powerful, influential weapons. I learned to see the beauty, power, and threat behind words many years ago in high school, and I became an English professor after college. My love for words is as strong as my love for education. After my first graduate degree, as a professor, I have become a lifelong learner. I have continued to earn degrees, as I have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, and using words to learn more, to write more, and to become more educated has become the main focus of my life. I now have a Master's in English, History, and Psychology. I am almost done with an MS in CJ. I am also in possession of a doctorate in Educational Technology and am a dissertation away from a second doctorate in Psychology.
I am an excellent research writer not only because of all of the experience I have as a student, the fact I have published academic articles and books, and the fact I have taught people how to be research writers, but also because of my profound love and respect for how words can influence others and for how powerful words can be. I know it is rare to have a professor with so many degrees, but I feel it is rarer still to find a person that respects words. The last large research paper I wrote this past term earned an A-plus grade and is being submitted for publication. I only have the ability to write essays so well because I have a strong grasp of how important and meaningful words can be.
Due to the fast-paced nature of modern life, many individuals overlook the importance of the words they use to communicate. Many forget that words, when not used appropriately or not expressed in a certain way, can devastate the emotions of others. Furthermore, using words incorrectly can impact not only one's personal relationships but also one's work experiences. A person's effective communication skills are significant indicators of success or failure in almost all aspects of life.
Therefore, I feel my respect for words and my love of writing would be an excellent resource for your team. My education and teaching skills, as well as my published writing, certainly help me attain my current writing goals, but all of those successes stem from my profound respect for the power of words. I wish to share this with you in order to use my writing skills within this research community.