I think the assignment I did best on this semester was Essay 3, where we had to create a flyer about a poem of our choice. Honestly, I enjoyed this project because it gave me a chance to be creative, which isn’t something I usually get to do in school assignments. I chose Robert Frost’s “Acquainted with the Night” because it’s one of my favorite poems, and I felt I could connect with it. Designing the flyer was fun because I got to think outside the box and find ways to visually represent the poem’s meaning. It wasn’t just about writing, it was about bringing the poem to life in a different way. I’m proud of how it turned out, and I think that’s why I consider it my most successful assignment.
If I’m being honest, I think I could have done better on the Discussion Boards. Sometimes I felt like I put in enough, but I didn’t always get the grade I hoped for. Looking back, I realize that I might not have fully answered all parts of the questions or maybe missed some details that were expected. I also think I could have spent more time engaging with my classmates’ posts instead of just focusing on my own responses. I know now that I need to slow down and really read the prompts carefully so I can make sure I’m addressing everything. In the future, I’ll try to give more detailed answers and take the time to connect my ideas to the readings or class discussions. It’s definitely something I want to improve on as I move forward.
One big thing I learned this semester was how to use citations correctly. Before this class, I always felt nervous about citing sources because I wasn’t sure if I was doing it right. I’d second-guess myself a lot, and it made writing papers stressful. But throughout the semester, I’ve gotten better at it, and now I feel much more confident. I wouldn’t say I’ve 100% mastered it but maybe about 85%. It may not seem like a high percentage but that’s a huge improvement from where I started. I know I still have a lot to learn, but I’m proud of the progress I’ve made. As I keep practicing and writing more papers, I think using citations will eventually become second nature. This skill is something I know I’ll need throughout college, so I’m glad I’ve started building more on this skill.
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Hi Freddie. I enjoyed reading your blog. You were very clear and straightforward in your answers. I admire the fact that you learned how to use citations correctly. I liked when you said, “I’ve gotten better at it, and now I feel much more confident.” I also believe that the poetry flyer was was one of the best activity for this semester. The way you described the connection you made with the poem of your choice and the “think outside the box” feeling that caused you to enjoy creating your flyer.
Freddy, to get to feeling 85% confident about citing sources is GREAT! And you are so right that if you keep practicing and using citations, it will become “second nature.” You’re also right that it’s a skill you will need throughout college for any class that requires papers. If you did not get the greatest grades in the discussions, it is probably because you posted late or forgot to respond to another student. I’m glad you enjoyed dooing the flyer. I remember yours and I think the visuals went so well with the text. You inspire me to think of another assignment for next term that might combine text and visuals.