I learned a lot this year from English 15. At first I did not like sharing my work to my peers--well i still don’t. But throughout this semester I learned that through our peers they can give you positive feedback or rip it apart. I still may be shy for speaking my mind during class... but more open then the beginning of the year.
I feel that my writing also has progressed throughout this semester. My first paper-I thought it was wonderfully written until I received the grade and read it for a second time. I had a problem with word choice, transitioning, organization, and I decided that I really loved commas. So throughout the semester I worked with my writing. For example, I would write all my thoughts, then write a draft, and then not look at it for a couple days. After a couple days are over I then would reread it before I would submit it for peer review. This helped develop my ideas and everything. Also by going to office hours helped me get my ideas down on paper and focus on my flaws.
After this class I will still be working to try to become a better writer. I will know how to write a decent paper and I know by going back and reviewing it I can even develop a stronger thesis, stronger sentences, and powerful words. I really enjoyed this class throughout this semester.
I can completely relate to this. I too was nervous about sharing my work at first, but I realized it's something that can only help me improve my writing.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your thoughts on peer review. At first, it may seem wrong to have some other person pick out every single little flaw in your paper that took you so long to formulate. After thinking about it, however, I definitely think that I would rather have my peers completely rip apart my essay than have little to say about it. This is what I prefer since I want to have another perspective on my writing. Not everyone will see eye to eye with me, so it is good to see firsthand different reactions to my writing.
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