My English 211C Class

Throughout my education experience all my English classes have typically been the same. We would learn maybe a few new things, but overall every English class was about the same. I could not say that my English 211C class falls in that category because we talked a lot about current issues. I was not really expecting us to talk about current issues as much as we did. At first it through me off because it was not what I was used to in an English class, but I grew to like talking about current issues. I learned how important it is to keep up with current issues because if I live in this world a lot of things that go on in the world can affect me. It was also different because we got a topic and that is the topic we conducted all our assignments …show more content…
On my English 211C journey I learned that I like learning about current issues, I became a much better writer, I learned how to effectively present an argument as well as find the middle ground for that argument, persuade readers to choose a certain side of that argument, and I also learned about a new way to layout an argument. The first assignment we did was an exploratory essay. This is where they just presented different viewpoints of this argument. This assignment was a little bit difficult because this is where I first begin really researching my topic and because I originally thought this paper required me to identify the different sides to the argument which requires more research. When I first laid it out I did different sides, but we only really needed the different viewpoints. The viewpoints were basically who was talking about the issue. This first assignment really helped me learn a lot about my topic because once I figured out the right way I needed to take I realized it was more of an assignment to help me lay out my research. The second assignment we did was a middle ground essay. The middle ground was difficult to me because I felt like I was more on one side of the argument and I believed in a way and I thought …show more content…
I also made it difficult for myself because the entire semester I was trying to find sides and argue for a side, but most of the assignments did not require me to do that. I also learned the importance of asking questions as well as the use of the writing center. Without those factors this semester would have been very difficult, but due to the clarity they ensured me I was able to come out on top. I learned more about what works for me as a writer such as when I am conducting research and reading different articles it is helpful when I write down key things within the article. I learned that I do better with a paper when I do an outline then I write my rough draft on paper then I type it. I also learned a lot about life because it was all about current issues which I did not really keep up with until this class, but I regret not keeping up with them before this class. I find current issues very interesting and I like exploring the different viewpoints and why they believe that. I also learned that in life when someone does not agree with you it is good to still listen to their side although you may not agree because most of the time you guys can find something you can agree on then you can compromise. Compromising is very important in everything because everyone will not agree with everything you