When I was writing essay 1, I learned a lot about crafting a better writing structure. I learned how right a strong thesis and how to have good transitions between paragraphs and how to integrate quotes better in my text. While reviewing the sample essay, I first focused on understanding the thesis made and that it should be more of an argument than announcement. It helped me write a better thesis. I also noticed that the sample essay transitions between the different paragraphs and ideas wasn’t as smooth to read so it made me give more attention on how I can connect my thoughts better. In order to do so I realized I need to have a better understanding of the text. I came back to read the story once again and had it with me throughout my writing. I also understood the importance of having a clear conclusion which is not only summarizing what I covered. It helped me to provide my reflection better on paper.
Overall, this experience has improved how I approach writing assignments, focusing on clarity, coherence, and structure.
3 thoughts on “Week 5 Discussion”
Elad, I really like how you point out that reading the sample student essay gave you clues about what not to do when writing essays. That was a really bad essay that can be used as the perfect example of how not to write an essay. Your comments about writing a thesis are the most important of all. I keep saying it, but if you don’t have a good, clear thesis, you don’t have an essay. You have to know what you want to say before you try to say it. And thinking of the thesis, even for literary essays, as a claim is a good way to arrive at a main idea. Please be sure to put your name on your submissions. Thanks!
I completely agree that this essay did provide us with some knowledge of proper writing structure. I myself struggled with grasping the idea of the texts and realized that the key to a good essay is understanding what exactly you’re writing about.
Shania, just agreeing with what someone else posted is not enough. Try to expand on the conversation a bit.