1. In my paper, I think next time I'll need to learn to learn how to deal with the schedule better. I like to be very on top of things and to have a defined schedule, usually, but I think I got too carried away with the procrastination on this paper, the schedule was just too broad for me. (I think ill probably have the same problem with my science paper). And this falls into what Dr D could improve- scheduling time in class better, I felt we did FAR too much grammatical review and spent way too much class time on much smaller details of our paper then we should have.
2. Feedback on this project wasn't very much- many comments and remarks I had to throw out entirely, for lack of a nicer way to say it. I will say that grammatical mistakes were definitely caught, but next time I'm hoping for more substantial review from my peers.
3. The strongest part of my paper are definitely the flow and writing style- I like to think I have my own "style" that adds a little bit to the topic. The weakest points would have to be my thesis and overall message of my paper- I'm not very good at having an overall moral/point and weaving it into the paper, and I personally think my thesis was a bit drab.
4. I really do enjoy writing and reading, history especially is intreresting to me. However, I'd like to see some further steps towards using Fiction and Fantasy in our English class, I'm sure everyone would enjoy the overall process and indeed, the overall product morel, and it could still be accurate and all that, those requirements just need to be filled in by Dr D.
Like I said with Jim, peers don't seem to be the best at giving advice that isn't grammatical. I've read many things that you've done however and can confirm you have your own flair when writing, informal as it may be.
ReplyDeleteYou sort of sound troubled in your paper. I understand how you have your own style and how you were constantly being caught on grammatical errors. I personally think you have a pretty formal speaking voice, I don't know why you would say you have grammar errors but still, try to keep your style because it's intresting and it shares a straightforward viewpoint. You never seem to make things up for the credit of it and you say what you actually think. So keep that up. Just work on the grammar I guess I don't know.
ReplyDeleteCharles, I'm not sure what you mean about fiction and fantasy - are you suggesting in the research paper specifically? In the class more generally? I take it you think the fiction we are reading is too historical? I certainly wouldn't have been opposed to your bringing your love of fantasy into your research project. Also, outside reading is a good place to pursue that. If you are interested in exploring the historical roots of fantasy, I can offer some recommendations. I appreciate your feedback.
ReplyDeleteI had the same problem with the time frame pal. I just had quite a bit of stuff to do in between the assigned date and the due date. But, I'm also an awesome procrastinator. Nice post. Fo shizzle
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