Well it is the end of the semester. I have written several essays and I have blogged. I have used Smart thinking and have reviewed my peers' work. But, the question is "have I learned anything?"
I was really hoping I would have learned how to write a thesis statement, but I still do not seem to have any idea how to. I thought by the end I was getting it, but found out I still wasn't doing it. I have a hard time organizing paragraphs still. I am the type who likes to write what I feel in no particular order, I just let it flow, so organizing is extremely hard.
I did learn how to cite sources, and I think I know what I'm doing. I learned how to research a topic and how to use databases for research. I really liked that. There is so much material to use.
Blogging. I am not sure what I think about it. I have to say that I do not like the idea that everyone can read my blogs. I am not a good writer, even now, so I don't want to show my writing to anyone. I will probably try to erase this page when I am done with class. I do like to write about whatever comes to mind, but I do not like to organize it, so blogging isn't really for me. I would much rather journal. Which brings me to the double entry journal. This was by far my most favorite assignment. I will more than likely use this kind of journal in the future.
Oh, I forgot to add that the best part of the semester, was the Glass Castle. I loved the book, and I liked writing about it in so many different ways.
Lastly, I would like to say, "Thank you, Nikka". I did enjoy the class, and I think that you are a good teacher. When I needed help you would get back to me right away.
Have a great summer!!!
