Writing 101 Reflection
A thorough analysis of my experience in Writing 101 taught me many things. A major takeaway from this class is never to overestimate my abilities. While taking this course, I was also trying to handle two other classes, a full-time job, and a hormonal teenager. I feel I personally overestimated my abilities. Prior to taking this course I did not have a strong background in writing or English for that matter. I honestly feel writing is my weakest subject. I know I will have to retake this course. When I do retake the class, I will undoubtedly ensure I do not have any other distractions. I must take this course as a stand-alone class. I also will make certain this be a face to face course. I feel the lessons in this course are exquisite. However, I should have asked for help sooner. I now
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I learned from the instructor and my fellow students on the weekly discussions. The reading material was provided for the class. The student was expected to register for Comfit. Between Comfit and the quizzes the students in writing 101 can develop their grammar abilities. I have learned through trial and many errors the fundamentals of grammar. We started this class with an introduction. Week one was an introduction to grammar skills to include reading paragraph essay writing. Week two took us through a library tutorial, more grammar skill and our first essay. Writing assignment one consisted of between 1000-1200 word essay about Massive Open Online Courses. Week three we had another library tutorial, Lessons on APA citations, grammar skills and writing assignment two. Writing assignment two like writing assignment one is between 1000-1200 word essay. This essay I chose to write about the impact of file-sharing on the music industry. Week four essay three gave the option to write about the same topic as in writing assignment two but you had to utilize between 1500-1700 words. I turned in late and most of the time incomplete
I learned from the instructor and my fellow students on the weekly discussions. The reading material was provided for the class. The student was expected to register for Comfit. Between Comfit and the quizzes the students in writing 101 can develop their grammar abilities. I have learned through trial and many errors the fundamentals of grammar. We started this class with an introduction. Week one was an introduction to grammar skills to include reading paragraph essay writing. Week two took us through a library tutorial, more grammar skill and our first essay. Writing assignment one consisted of between 1000-1200 word essay about Massive Open Online Courses. Week three we had another library tutorial, Lessons on APA citations, grammar skills and writing assignment two. Writing assignment two like writing assignment one is between 1000-1200 word essay. This essay I chose to write about the impact of file-sharing on the music industry. Week four essay three gave the option to write about the same topic as in writing assignment two but you had to utilize between 1500-1700 words. I turned in late and most of the time incomplete