Writing essay one was challenging for me because of the multi-layered aspect of this assignment. Even though this was an opinionative essay I struggled to write my essay following such specific guidelines. Due to these guidelines, for a while my paper felt “stiff”; it lacked flow and individualism. Another struggle I faced was critiquing the sample student essay. The process felt harsh, but to follow the instructions given to me, I had to ensure the student properly adhered to the guidelines given. One lesson I’ve learnt is the importance of having your essay line up with your thesis statement. I realized that while writing my essay, all my main points hinged on what is written in my thesis. It is also important to ensure the body of your essay is not contradictory to the thesis statement. Due to this realization, I approached my thesis differently. I spent extra time to ensure that I had a thesis that effectively expressed my thoughts on the sample student essay.
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Keona, you faced several challenges while working on your essay. It’s common to need help with specific guidelines, especially when maintaining individuality and flow in your writing. Critiquing a sample student essay can also be challenging, but ensuring the procedures are followed is vital. It’s great that you’ve learned the importance of aligning your essay with your thesis statement and avoiding contradictions within the body of your work. Spending extra time on your thesis statement shows dedication to effectively expressing your thoughts.
Keona, this is a very specific and honest response to this prompt. I know this was a hard essay, but your post suggests that you actually learned a lot. I’m struck by your emphasis on the thesis statement. If you take just this from ENG 201, you will have taken a lot. It will help you in all your essays for all your classes.