Culminating Writers Profile
- Coming into this class, I didn't really know what to expect- I just knew we'd have a lot of writing to do. I think that after writing my first AP essay, the process helped me realize how I should change my writing style. The definition essay was especially difficult because I am so used to writing whatever is on my mind, not really organizing it. I think things that i need to work on are making my words flow better on paper, and structuring my essay better.
- I feel that I do a good job on introductions and "hook" the reader. I reinforce them by tying my topic with the prompt in a (hopefully) insightful way.
- My writing weaknesses are not elaborating on what I am trying to say, or wording it correctly. I try to sound formal, but my sentences just end up wordy. To strenghten these areas, I try to get more information to support my topic and focus on getting the point across in an informative way.
- If I could write one more draft on my definition essay, I would make my paragraphs flow better and elaborate on what a nerd is, and add more to my counterargument. I would also change my sentences to not include the "to-be" verbs.
- I thought the easiest element to improve was rewording my sentences and dropping the formal tone.
- My biggest problem was not having enough ways to "define" nerds. I wanted to make it interesting and define it in a new way, but I don't feel my essay was strong enough to make a big statement.
- My most successful large-scale revision was adding another paragraph to explain my argument more clearly.
- I mainly used imagery to illustrate my definition essay.
- I tried to create different arguments, so the readers could all find one they relate to or understand.
- I was most intimidated by the fact that I didn't really understand the concept of the essay. I went through multiple topics and found it really difficult to find one that I could support and still have a strong counterargument with. I read through examples and really thought about each topic, making little lists for which one I had more insight and information on.
- From the texts we studied, I found the Box Man the most helpful for my essay. I liked the idea of taking something so simple (lonliness) and expanding it in ways that I never thought about together. The author made it so relatable with personal imagery and descriptions and really helped me in how to structure certain things.
- After reading student essays, I liked how they added their personal stories and could relate to their topic on a personal level. I tried to make my essay personal as well.
- My peers gave me general ideas on rewording and what sounded awkward, and overall what sounded good/bad.
- After completing this assignment, I feel that I definitely need more practice to create much stronger essays. I know what i should do to write a good essay, but I am not quite sure how to incorporate these ideas in my writing.
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