My experience with writing Essay Number One was an unexpected rollercoaster. I was so intent on ensuring everything was perfect. I wanted to include every quote seamlessly without skipping a point in the outline so badly that I forgot what the substance of the Sample Essay was really about. I had slipped up on something I should have noticed all because I wanted to make sure that I did the essay on time and that it made complete sense, grammatically. So I realized that sometimes I need to step back and take my time with my outline at first and not overlook the pre-writing assignments as just part of my homework but rather as a stepping stone for what my essay will consist of. This will change my approach to writing essays for the rest of the semester because for one, I haven’t written an essay in a long time and I feel a lot more comfortable now, and two, I think I finally got my rhythm of how ill be setting up my essays and to ensure I won’t procrastinate write a paragraph day by day so I can take time with my thoughts. I’m very excited about the next essay and I hope that my revision for the first essay is better than the last.
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3 thoughts on “Liliana Cisneros-Week 5 Discussion”
Hey Liliana,
Wonderful job on your discussion post this week! I found myself relating deeply to your experience writing this paper. I like the fact that your post is detailed and well written. Your expression of your struggles really helped me to understand the position you were in while writing your paper. Rollercoaster is the prefect description of this assignment. Its been a while since i have written an essay as well so it felt somewhat unfamiliar to me. Due to this unfamiliarity and somewhat discomfort i also sought perfection and i almost forgot two of the instructions given to me.
Lilliana, this is a really self-aware reflection on this writing experience. It sounds a little like the “not seeing the forest through the trees” situation, where you are so focused on making details perfect that you may lose sight of the big picture. I like the roller coaster analogy. I’m also glad that you mention the issue of time pressure. It’s a big one that can affect people’s writing and thoughts. It’s best not to be stressed out when you write an essay. I am so glad that you feel more comfortable and have an idea about how you want to go forward. I am sure your revision will be thoughtful and good.
Hey Liliana. I can totally relate to your experience with Essay 1! Like you, I’ve found myself so focused on making everything perfect and including every detail that I sometimes forget the main point of the essay. I’ve also struggled with worrying too much about grammar, which made me lose track of my ideas. It’s great that you see the value in taking a step back and treating pre-writing as a useful part of the essay process. I’ve learned that, too! Writing a paragraph each day is a smart plan; it really helps you take your time with your thoughts and not rush.