THE END

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!!!