Assessing my progress during the semester.
1.Reflecting on my performance this semester, i realize that none of my four assignments truly stood out as exceptional. While i aimed to deliver strong work, all of my assignments were somewhat mediocre. Even essay #3, which initially appeared straightforward, proved to be more challenging than expected. Despite my efforts, i struggled with organizing my ideas and adhering to the requirements, which prevented me from achieving the results i had hoped for.
2.Essay 4 stands out as the assignment where i could have improved the most. I finally managed to gather all the necessary information and structure it correctly, which was a significant step forward. I also has additional opportunity to incorporate relevant quotes, which should have strengthened my arguments. However, i still fell short of delivering the essay as it should have been. The main issues stemmed from lack of thorough proofreading and not fully aligning the essay with the expectations outlined in the guidelines.
3.The most important lesson i learned this semester is the critical need to pay very close attention to the essay guidelines. This includes understanding the specific requirements and ensuring my work adheres to them. Additionally, i have realized the value of revisiting my work multiple times-proofreading at least five times before submitting- so that i can catch errors, refine my arguments, and present a polished final product. This approach will help me improve the quality of my assignments in the future.
2 thoughts on “Michal Piencioszko Week 15 discussion”
I absolutely understand what you mean when you emphasize how important the essay guidelines are. They can be a saving grace when adhered to, especially if you use it to start building your essay. What I found helpful was, even though it’s not submitted or graded, making a simple essay outline for myself based on the guideline. It’s incredibly helpful for getting all your thoughts in order and making sure every sentence/quote has a clear purpose. Invest in yourself and your own abilities; you’ll be surprised what you’re capable of!
Michael, your honest (and sometimes harsh) selt-assessment is very impressive. I may be wrong, but I think the things you mention here may have something to do with time constraints. I understand that the directions and outlines were very specific and required time and patience for students. I am someone who sometimes gets impatient with detailed directions, so I understand. Being meticulous about reading directions and proofreading several times is very time-consuming, but I think that in the end, you save more time and avoid the necessity of revisions if you carve out time for those non-writing parts of an assignment. Your writing is good, so if you can keep to the goals you mention here, you will be fine.