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Unit 1 Reflection

Going into this class I wasn’t sure what to expect. I knew for sure that there would be a lot of writing (duh) but I wasn’t sure if it would be in the form of longer form research papers or shorter assignments due each class. The reality has been much less formal than my expectations. Obviously, we are still writing in an academic setting but since a blog is the primary product of our work, the actual tone and substance of our writing is much less formal and academic than what I have experienced in my other classes.

            At first, the adjustment to this different style of writing was a bit of a shock for me and I even had a difficult time starting to write my first 2 source analyses because I was worried about fulfilling the requirements of the assignment and analytically discussing the sources. Once I got over this and allowed myself to simply begin writing I found the process much more enjoyable and the work I produced was actually much better. When I went back after the fact and looked at the listed requirements for the source analysis assignments on the Unit 1 Assignment Sheet I found that what I had produced fulfilled a good majority of the suggested points of discussion. I naturally included many of the elements because I have been trained on how to summarize, analyze and express my thoughts on a source in a variety of other classes. It was as if I had the right instincts but my initial apprehension about the requirements held me back from following them. This helped me realize that writing in a blog format is much more about your natural writing instincts and less about picking apart each sentence. For the rest of the semester, I am going to work on letting go and allowing myself to write freely in the blog format because I think the product ends up being better more insightful as a result.
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  1. Krista's BlogSeptember 27, 2018 at 8:12 AM

    I also felt that it was difficult at first beginning the assignment, since I am also an analytical person and always want to make sure I am fulfilling all requirements. I agree that once I was able to take the pressure off myself, I was able to write freely and express my thoughts more clearly. I like that you addressed this in your reflection, for I think many other students also felt the same way. - Krista Stephens

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