Reflections

The difference between how I felt about paper 2 to how I felt about paper 3 was enormous. First things first, I knew how to cite my sources effectively and had a genre I was more comfortable with. I'd done the persuasive argument for my speech class, so transferring it to a paper wasn't as bad as writing it from scratch. It was a topic I cared about in a way that was nice to write about, using previous knowledge from other classes. However about the analysis paper, it was difficult for me because I'd never been taught well how to write an analysis paper.
As for a reflection on the class, it was really hard for me. Since this was my first quarter in college, I didn't know what to expect, and there were a few things that I now understand would have been helpful taking this class. 1st: I didn't realize how much I loved rubrics until I didn't have one. Overall more clear instructions and possible tips and tricks would be helpful. Maybe a lecture on how to write a paper, gaining knowledge from a teacher prior to performing always helps, then having specific "instructions" in a rubric form. Helps us understand how the paper is being graded. 2nd: In-class labs. The concept was cool at first, but when I went to write my papers they didn't really help me much. Instead when I used them I got confused. Also, working as a group is hard for many students including myself since we work better by ourselves. We are allowed to express our own opinions more freely and our grade relies on us, not our partners. 3rd: The class wasn't all bad things though! I really liked how the class itself was set up. Part teacher, but part of our learning experience was online, and I think every ounce of experience helps us in the real world.
I know I may not get credit for this, since I'm not sure which due date is which, but it is a good way to feel closure in the class.