Reflection on Open Draft Letter

Reflection on Open Draft Letter

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In this blog post I will be reflecting on my draft of the course final.

I reviewed the drafts of Jenny and Clayton.

Did you demonstrate an ability to think about your writing and yourself as a write?

I think that I did demonstrate the ability to think about my writing and myself as a writer. I did this by discussing how much I think that I have changed as a writer. I feel that this semester has helped me make great strides as a writer and I described why I think that in my letter.

Did you provide analysis of your experiences, writing assignments, or concepts you have learned?

I provide multiple examples of writing assignments and also go in depth into some of the different experiences that I have had over the course of the semester. I think that when I discuss my experiences I mostly talk about how I managed my time and the amount of work I had to do.

Did you provide concrete examples from your own writings?

I provided various hyperlinks but I think something that my letter could use more of is direct quotes. One of my main focuses when revising will be to add direct quotes.

Did you explain why you made certain choices and whether those choices were effective?

I explained why I included certain hyperlinks and what those hyperlinks meant in the course and in my growth as a writer. I also explained why I made choices regarding my time management.

Did you use specific terms and concepts related to writing and the writing process to writing and the writing process?

I used terms like "revising" and "planning" when discussing my writing process. I could add terms that are part of those steps of the writing process so that I can be more specific.

Draft of Open Letter

Draft of Open Letter

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In this blog post I will be posting a link to the first draft of my final project.

I feel that my first draft is fairly strong. I think I could possibly go a little deeper into the analysis of my first semester. I also think I could possibly reflect a little more on different topics if it felt that my content is not strong enough to stand on its on.

Draft of Final Project

Reflecting More on My Writing Experiences

Reflecting More on My Writing Experiences

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In this blog post I will be reflection on the 109H course and how my semester has gone.

What were the biggest challenges you faced this, overall?

This biggest challenge that I faced was the work load and how I managed it. In the beginning of the year I was saving all of the weeks work until the end of the week. I would then have to spend hours trying to get it done and it was very stressful. I ended up learning to start the work earlier in the week and it made the rest of the semester much easier on me.

What did you learn this semester about your own time management, writing and editorial skills?

I learned that I am able to adapt to manage my time better. In the beginning of the semester I was not managing my time properly. I was able to realize this and adjust how I spend my time so that I could be much more efficient. I also learned that I could be a good editor when I choose to. I often haven't spent much time editing in the past but when forced to do it for a grade I could edit my papers effectively.

What do you know about the concept of 'genre'?

A genre is the form that a writer chooses to write in. For example, a writer may choose to write an article, or maybe instead share what they want to say in a podcast. The rules of each genre are different as is the audience and purpose. In order to be an effective writer one must understanding when using a certain genre will be most effective.

What skills from this course might you use and/or develop further in the next few years of college coursework?

A skill I will use throughout the rest of college is the revising skills that I learned in this course. Revising skills are applicable in all forms of writing and I will need to revise paper throughout the rest of my college work. I will also continue to use the planning skills that I learned in this course as it is very helpful to plan out what I am going to write.

What was your most effective moment from this semester in 109H?

My most effective moment of the semester was when I completely redid my final project. It was hard to completely start over but it was encouraging to see that I was able to do it. I think changing the direction of my paper really helped my project be what the prompt was asking for.

What was your least effective moment from this semester in 109H?

My least effective moment from this semester was the beginning of the semester when I did not handle my time as well as I could have. I became very overwhelmed early in the semester and it made for a difficult transition into college. Fortunately I was able to figure it out and be successful.