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I feel that I have learned several new skills in this class, especially when it comes to writing. First, I have learned how to write a much better thesis than I ever could have before. Through each written assignment I have also learned how to revise much better and that it is, in fact, different from just editing. I think this class helped to strengthen my writing skills which will definitely help me in any of my future classes that require written assignments. I also got “schooled” about commas because I think that I have always been a “comma -holic” in my writing. If I was ever in doubt I put one in. I still think I could work on this, but I have definitely improved!
Some of the readings in this class affected me in different ways. The poetry readings in the beginning affected me more than I thought poetry ever could. I was especially affected by the messages and ideas of the poem, The Second Coming, which I wrote my poetry analysis essay about. I also quite enjoyed the poem, The Goblin Market, and actually saw it referenced to in an article I read while doing research for my final project on vampires. Speaking of which, this was the longest essay I’ve written in a long time and the first time I had my thesis before writing the paper. This essay taught me a lot about analyzing and how it differs from summary, as well as how to look for a deeper meaning in poetry, which I had never really done before. I’m still not a big fan of poetry, but I surely can appreciate it more.
My writing process has changed in that I have tried to spend more time revising than I ever did before. I also think that I can still spend even MORE time working on this process because I sometimes still rush through the editing and revising parts. My biggest challenges in this class were the writing and managing my time. I work full time and have a baby boy that keeps me quite busy, so it was definitely a struggle to find time to get my work done. I definitely fell behind in the middle and I feel I’m still playing catch up, thank goodness for the NQA option! I still struggle with time management every week, but I am trying to stay ahead on my work and work on things a little at a time, earlier, rather than all at once, later.
All in all, I truly feel like I am walking away from this class a better writer with a stronger appreciation for literature and poetry. I may never read old literature or poetry ever again, but I can say that I respect what it means, stands for, and where it came from. I also would like to wish everyone in class success in their future classes and maybe our paths will cross again here at Yavapai, if not I wish you well!
Here is a link for tips on becoming a better writer, I really liked a lot of these!
Hey Nate, What a great reflection of the class. I too fell like I am taking a great deal of knowledge with me from this class. I hope your final essay turns out well. Good luck on the rest of the course!
ReplyDeleteHey Nate!! Great reflection for this class!! I too was able to come away from this class with a lot more knowledge than I had when I went into it. I hope that you got everything out of this class that you wanted because I know I did!! I hope that your final essay turned out the way that you wanted it to!! Good luck on your final portfolio if you choose to do that!! Keep up the good work for all your other classes after this as well!
ReplyDeleteWell it makes me happy to see that you have gone from someone that didn't like poetry at all to at least respecting it and understanding more about it. I think that's a huge step and if any class can do that, then it must be good. Revising is very important and I think we all sometimes rush through it even though we know that we have to take our time because it gets to a point where we are sick of seeing the same essay and making additions and correcting errors that we just want it done. I too saw how the poems affected people differently, as well as myself, and I think it's amazing how people can take one thing and explain it in a million different ways. I'm glad you enjoyed this class and I hope too that your future will be prospective and bright. By the way, I really liked the comic. lol
ReplyDeleteI like how you called yourself a comma-holic I had the same problem. I think my pinky just loves pushing the button! It's interesting that you found a liking for poetry after you didn't like it. I always enjoyed poetry but never loved it. I too feel like a stronger writer. Good reflection and I hope you had a wonderful semester!
ReplyDeleteI loved your reflection. The use of the comic was great. I agree with that this class has helped me with a better thesis and also with my cited sources. I have never been good at that. Good luck in the future.
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Hey! It looks like you have learned a lot from this class! I can relate to you addiction to commas. I too never learned how to fully use them in my papers. I found that at every turn I felt that a comma needed to be used. But this class really helped me to understand how to use them properly. Great post! Good luck with your future writings!
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