This paper was an interesting experience for me. I wrote the first draft very quickly so it had a lot of flaws in it that I had to fix for this final draft. (Aka, I rewrote it almost entirely.) I did enjoy writing about my topic because it is something that actually interests me. However, I did find that the initial proposal for the Op-Ed was a lot easier than trying to structure the ideas into essay format.
The more that I write, the more I begin to see common flaws that I have with my writing. I tend to write vaguely and have a hard time connecting thoughts and ideas. It was hard for me to fix these in my final draft but I do think I’ve improved from my original draft. I used a few of the Style Academy videos I watched the phrases and clauses video which helped me understand how to better structure my sentences. I also watched the active vs passive voice video. This helped me understand the difference between the two voices as well as how to make sure my sentences are more active.
With my next essay, I want to start earlier on the drafts and rewrites so that I have a proper amount of time to really make sure I’m saying what I want to say. I also want to get better at having a focused thesis and using specific examples that back that thesis up nicely. Finally, I hope to improve in my formatting and transitions.
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