Regarding the analysis essay assignment, I have discovered that I do not enjoy analytical writing. I felt very pressured and constrained; it was hard to expand on topic sentences and the thesis without being repetitive. I now know to value creative writing assignments when presented with such. If I had more time, I most likely would have been able to squeeze out more ideas, or better explanations, that support the author’s claim. I have indeed done this multiple times over, and the experience gradually worsens. I am simply not a good analyzer. Even in life, I’ve found that it takes immense concentration for me to evaluate or analyze a situation, or even my emotions. I have to take time out to focus on just that, otherwise, I will lose interest and become easily distracted. I think I can attribute this to my lack of creativity in writing. Although the overall experience was not favorable, I do have a better idea or understanding of how to proceed if I were to write another one in the same manner. In most areas of life, I would consider myself a “perfectionist”. However, when it comes to analytical writing, or anything in the world of academia that I find unmotivating, I will become hurried and rushed. This assignment was good for introspection. As for the paper, I feel as if I did good. I can not say that I think I did my best, as I stunted my own potential. Time- wise, I gave this paper more effort and energy than any of my other college assignments so far. The peer review, I must say, helped significantly on my paper. I was able to revise my paper based upon other people’s objective comments. This was an enormous help, because I seem to be unable to take things out of perspective. Additionally, everyone, including my professor, was very king and helpful. Overall, I am proud of having completed the milestone that is “my first college paper”. This was a very helpful learning experience, academically and personally. Thank you.
