In this class, I am looking forward to reading interesting pieces of texts that can open my mind on a new topic. Being exposed to these pieces will allow me to think about certain topics differently and would also serve as a great base to forming my own opinion and potential argument. I also am looking forward to analyzing pieces of literature and figuring out the general message of the piece and how it relates to society as a whole.
An obstacle that I see myself having to overcome is time management. Procrastination has always been a huge issue for me when it comes to writing assignments specifically. Depending on the topic, I sometimes have trouble figuring out what to write and where to start. Because of this, I get easily distracted while writing a paper and tend to put it off until the last minute. Having a clear outline of what the paper should include from the instructor is always very helpful for me when I starting a paper. I plan on overcoming this obstacle by keeping track of all due dates and planning time for myself, weeks in advance of the due date, to start working on each assignment. Following this method will allow me to gradually finish the papers at my own pace.
By the end of this course I hope I can become a better writer who is confident in her skills. I will try my hardest this semester to do by best and stay on top of all my assignments.
Hi Shaneil! I can definitely relate to your issues with procrastination. I agree that when a professor provides an outline, it can be immensely helpful because the hardest part about writing a paper, at least for me, is starting it. A good outline can really aid in laying out what exactly needs to be said and piecing your thoughts together coherently. Good luck this semester with overcoming your obstacles!
Hi Shaneil,
I understand the struggle with getting started on a major project, so I built in a bunch of bite-sized assignments leading up to each of the larger ones. Hopefully this will leave you feeling prepared when the time comes to begin writing. In terms of providing clear guidance on essays, I will provide assignment sheets that I believe are clear, but I am always here to clarify and answer questions on things I may have missed or not explained adaquately. As long as you communicate when you have a question or concern, we can work together to make sure you excel this term.