What work do you feel was most successful and why?
The work that was most successful to me was “The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World.” I feel this story was my first essay experience after many years of not being in school. I loved the short story, and I learned a lot being able to revise it a few times. Also, being able to analyze the story and take notice of what is really going on in the story. I learned how to take the story apart. I feel that skill is very valuable piece that I learned.
On what work do you feel you could have done better?
The work I feel I could have done better on was my Essay #3 “The Intricate Process of Decoding Poetry”. I find it a bit challenging to piece the essay all together. But as I have found out, practice does make perfect. Each time I feel more confident in my writing abilities.
What specific skills developed in this class that might be relevant to real world experiences?
The skill that I feel I developed in this class was the way to look at a reading and analyze it. How to take the story apart, t0 uncover what is really going on in the story. I learned the different writing styles of the authors and how to interpret what they are trying to say. This really helps when you’re getting ready to write your essay.
