Reflecting More on My Writing Process

In this blog post, I will be reflecting on my writing process and answering the following questions.

1. What were the biggest challenges you faced this semester, overall?

Time management was by far the biggest challenge of the semester. My challenges with time management were exacerbated by an injury to my spine, which left me behind in all my classes this semester.

2. What did you learn this semester about your own time management, writing and editorial skills?

I learned that my time management is not the best. I also learned that while my writing and editorial skills were already strong, there was a lot of room for improvement. For example, I learned from my Project 1 how important genre is. I also learned how necessary conventions are for different internet genres, such as blogging.

3. What do you know about the concept of 'genre'? Explain how understanding this concept is central to being a more effective writer.

I know now that genres can be created and tailored. For example, the QRG genre was completely self-created, but was unanimously accepted by our class. This concept is integral to becoming a more creative writer, while still maintaining a strong structure and abiding by writing norms.

4. What skills from this course might you use and/or develop further in the next few years of college coursework?

Time management skills will largely be the most used and developed in the next few years of college. My major, Pre-physiology, does not place emphasis on writing; I will, however, likely do lab write-ups and research papers.

5. What was your most effective moment from this semester in 109H?

My most effective moment was publishing Project 2. I felt really confident in my analysis and my writing when I published that paper.

6. What was your least effective moment from this semester in 109H?

Publishing Project 1. I felt really shaky and unprepared to publish the paper. I didn't like the topic very much, or my own writing.