Writing essay 1 was a learning experience for me. While working on it, I thought I was on the right track, but after receiving feedback, I realized there were things I could improve. One big lesson I learned is the importance of carefully reading and understanding the assignment instructions before I start writing and taking more time to break down what is being asked and make sure my response fully answers the question. Another thing I learned is that formatting and citations are just as important as the content of my writing. Following MLA guidelines properly is something I will focus on more, especially when it comes to citations and including a Works Cited page. To improve, I will review the rules and check my formatting before I submit my work. Overall this essay helped me see areas where I can improve my writing process. In the future I will be more careful with understanding the assignment and following formatting rules.
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Hi Kadiatou,
I can totally relate to your experience with feedback on Essay 1. I also thought I was on the right track until I got my feedback and realized there were areas I needed to improve. It’s great that you’re focusing on understanding the instructions better and paying attention to formatting. I’m working on those things too!
Let’s keep learning from these experiences and improve together. You’ve got this!
Kadiatou, formatting is not as important as content, but it matters because it relates to the following of directions. Many students in our group were unclear about what the student was asked to do in the essay. In order to evaluate the student’s response to the Rader article, students have to understand the article themselves. (This is not directed to you personally but to everyone).
I totally agree with you. I tend to skim through important details sometimes, which definitely impacts my work. In Essay 1, I didn’t really follow the instructions as closely as I should have, which affected my overall analysis. I also skipped over the formatting and citation stuff, which is super important. Going forward, I’ll slow down, really read through the instructions, and double-check my work to make sure I’m not missing anything.