I came into this class expecting a challenge, and
that I got. When it comes to reading and writing I know that I have good thoughts and ideas for writing, but I know that my
challenge sometimes is organizing all those ideas into a well written essay.
I did enjoy our final essay the most. I liked the
idea that we could choose our topic and really try and convince our peers about that topic in one way or another. This was
also the assignment that gave me the most difficulty in terms of organization and really coming up with a convincing argument,
but at the same time being open and looking at it from both sides of the field. I really went over and over my essay to do
my best in making sure that it transitioned well and had a convincing argument.Walking away from it and coming back and editing
it was how I found myself working through the assignment.
I have become aware that I am a better writter than
I probably give myself credit for. I am my own worst critic, but I know that I still always have room for improvment. I came
into this class expecting a struggle and there were some difficult moments but overall I think I surprised myself on how ideas
made it from my head to the paper in an organized fashion.
My only difficulty with reading is also what I hear
many others say, that I can't remember everything I just read. I have always been like that though and I know that I always
have to back track and review. I have also learned to highlight and underline important information, and as I am reading to
think about why what I am reading is important in relation to the assignment at hand.
I am the type that probably spends to much time thinking
about an assignment and dwelling on what I should or could have done better, or wondering what I'm not thinking or could be
missing. I have learned to put my thoughts and ideas together and organize them to the best of my ability and always ask questions.
All I can do is my best and if I know I've thought it through and given it my all I am satified with that.
