Economy of Language

 Aimae Magnanao 

              Today, I learned that my writing habits tend to lean toward being wordy and overly detailed, sometimes making my ideas less clear. I realized the importance of being mindful about choosing words that are precise and necessary. To apply the economy of language in my future work, I will focus on expressing my thoughts more directly, trimming unnecessary phrases, and aiming for clarity without sacrificing depth. This approach will help me create writing that is both impactful and easy to understand.

Reynaldo Albo Jr. 

                       Today, I learned that I sometimes use more words than necessary to express simple ideas, which can make my writing less clear and focused. To apply the economy of language in my future work, I will practice choosing precise words, eliminating redundancies, and making sure every sentence serves a clear purpose. By being more mindful during both drafting and revising, I can make my writing more concise, impactful, and easier for readers to understand.

Abigail Morata

                        Today I learned that I sometimes make my writing too long by adding extra details that are not needed. This can confuse the reader and make my main idea harder to understand. I realized that it is important to keep my writing clear and to the point. In the future, I will use the economy of language by choosing simple, strong words and saying exactly what I mean without adding too much. I will also plan my writing better before I start, so I know what I want to say. After writing, I will read my work again and cut out anything that doesn’t help my main idea. This will make my writing easier to read, more interesting, and more professional.

Glyren Cagata 

                        Today, I realized that my writing habits usually involve using long sentences and detailed explanations because I like to provide thorough information and ensure clarity. While this habit has its benefits, I see the value in keeping things short and direct. In the future, I will apply the economy of language in my work by carefully choosing words and making my writing clear and concise. Instead of using long explanations, I will focus on getting straight to the point while still keeping my ideas meaningful. This will help me communicate effectively while ensuring my writing is easy to read and understand.

Nikki Monique Camerino 

                            I realized I edit as I go — like, I fix stuff while typing. I can’t really start without the intro first. I need a quiet spot to focus. I write pretty fast, but I take forever to edit. Next time, I’ll try to say more with less. Just the point, no extra fluff.

Joshua Roel Palaña 

                                  Today, I realized that I tend to over-explain my ideas when I write, which can make my work feel wordy and less impactful. I learned that being clear and concise not only helps the reader understand my message better but also strengthens my writing overall. By focusing on the economy of language, I can make every word count and avoid unnecessary repetition. Moving forward, I will try to be more intentional with my word choices, revise my drafts more critically, and aim to express my thoughts in a simpler, more direct way. This will help me communicate more effectively and keep my writing engaging and purposeful.

Sheila Telen

                                 I learned that I often overwrite and repeat ideas. Today's lesson reminded me to write with clarity and purpose. I will apply economy of language by being direct, cutting fluff, and choosing precise words in my future work.

Rona Allana Colita 

                            I learned today, that in writing, it's not always about using a lot of words to express an idea, but about choosing the right words that clearly convey the message. I discovered that it's possible to write something meaningful and understandable even with fewer words, as long as the thought is clear. This idea reminds me of the saying "less is more," which means that simplicity can often have a greater impact than something overly detailed or complicated. As a future educator, I will apply the economy of language by teaching my students to express their ideas clearly using fewer, more precise words. I will also model it by giving simple, direct instructions to make my lessons easier to understand and more effective.

Jessa Mae Anggalan

                            My writing style tends to become broad and lengthy, especially when I struggle to find the right words to express my thoughts. In writing essays or stories, I often end up using more words than necessary, making it hard to understand. In the future, I will focus on practicing the use of economy of language by choosing precise words and eliminating unnecessary details. 

Alexa Rae Ranes

                     Today, I came to the realization that I often overwrite in my initial drafts—I get caught up in over-explaining instead of trusting the reader to make connections on their own. It’s like I’m trying to be too careful, which ultimately weakens the strength of my message. Reflecting on the economy of language reminded me that each word should have a purpose. From now on, I intend to be more intentional with my word choices, cutting out what’s unnecessary and aiming for clarity and precision. It’s not about writing less—it’s about writing better.