Tahj Young
Celest Conway
English 201
2/28/2024
My experience writing Essay #1 was highly instructional. It helped me understand what will be expected in this class and the importance of structure. I appreciated analyzing another student’s essay because it allowed me to see how minor mistakes can impact the way our essays are perceived and how they can detract from the essay’s overall focus. By reading the student sample essay, I also recognized the significance of having a strong thesis as the foundation of an essay.
In the future, I plan to focus more on strengthening my writing. I believe it is crucial to follow a well structured format tailored to each professor’s expectations, as learning new structures is a fundamental skill for success in any English class. Additionally, continuing to refine and clarify my thesis will help create a well organized essay with balanced and effective supporting evidence. Using these tools I’m confident I can succeed in mastering English literature.
2 thoughts on “Discussion #5”
Tahj, you don’t give any specifics here at all about what you did or didn’t do correctly with this multi-layered assignment. I don’t know what “structure,” what “minor mistakes,” or what “overall focus” you are referring to.
Your second paragraph about thesis statements could apply to a discussion of any essay. The point of this Db is to reflect on a specific assignmment in hopes of bringing that level of scrutiny to your future work.
Also, please include your name on the title of your post, and please, please, please, do not change anything under “Category Sticky” when you submit.
I completely agree with your experience and reflections on essay 1. Analyzing a peer’s essay can really highlight how small errors can impact the overall effectiveness of an essay, especially when it comes to structure and clarity. Your focus on strengthening your thesis is also essential, since it sets the foundation for a strong essay. I also think tailoring the structure to each professor’s expectations is a valuable skill.