1. In what ways have your writing skills improved as a result of completing Project #1? Be specific.
This project really helped me in the format aspect of the essay. I feel that I have improved in writing an organic essay rather than just a five-paragraph essay.
2. What areas of weakness in your writing did this project highlight for you? Be specific.
My greatest weakness for this project was planning. I had a really hard time trying to come up with ideas and how to start the essay. It took me a couple of days of planning before I could even start writing. I still don’t feel that I was able to get all my ideas across.
3. What was the most stressful part(s) of completing Project #1? How did you attempt to overcome that stress? Were you successful? Be specific.
The most stressful part of this project for me was the time. I wasn’t really sure that we had to read the book until a few days in and I am a very slow reader. So it took me a lot of time trying to read and comprehending it all. By the time I was finished I didn’t have a whole lot of time writing the essay. I feel that I was successful but it was definitely not my best work.
4. What’s something about your learning in this unit that you want to be sure to remember when it’s time to compose your Epilogue Post at the end of the semester?
I want to remember the importance of critical thinking and active reading.