Last week, the Module Two discussion prompt asked students to post their own topic and working thesis for a narrative essay after working through the learning resource guidelines on choosing an appropriate topic and working thesis statement. I posted my chosen topic and working thesis on the Blackboard classroom discussion board together with a short paragraph that set the scene for the event that I hoped to describe in my narrative essay. The feedback I received from my instructor and fellow students provided a critical evaluation of my choice of topic and working thesis, allowed me to consider other people’s perspectives and expectations, and has undoubtedly helped me to improve my topic selection, thesis statement, and the first draft of
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In her comments, she also highlights the importance of covering less “in more detail” for this type of essay. This was a consistent theme in both the learning resources and in Professor Hilton’s feedback to other students. For example, in her feedback to Sandra, the Professor made the point that “less is more in effective narrative writing,” and that as narrative authors we should describe events using “concrete details – creating scenes, like in a movie.” Professor Hilton’s advice is clear, specific, and actionable and, I believe, gets to the heart of the narrative essay. I have applied her guidance in refining my topic selection and thesis statement, and have a renewed confidence in my ability to write an effective paper. Cristy commented that she finds my topic interesting and is excited to read more. Her feedback provides further reassurance that others will enjoy reading about my experience and the larger point that resulted from it. Melisa said “I can only imagine what your experience might have been like,” adding that she understood my initial reluctance to take the shortcut, and echoing my main point “to trust your gut instinct.” Tyler pointed out the similarities between sailing and his essay topic, flying. He also made an important point about the
In her comments, she also highlights the importance of covering less “in more detail” for this type of essay. This was a consistent theme in both the learning resources and in Professor Hilton’s feedback to other students. For example, in her feedback to Sandra, the Professor made the point that “less is more in effective narrative writing,” and that as narrative authors we should describe events using “concrete details – creating scenes, like in a movie.” Professor Hilton’s advice is clear, specific, and actionable and, I believe, gets to the heart of the narrative essay. I have applied her guidance in refining my topic selection and thesis statement, and have a renewed confidence in my ability to write an effective paper. Cristy commented that she finds my topic interesting and is excited to read more. Her feedback provides further reassurance that others will enjoy reading about my experience and the larger point that resulted from it. Melisa said “I can only imagine what your experience might have been like,” adding that she understood my initial reluctance to take the shortcut, and echoing my main point “to trust your gut instinct.” Tyler pointed out the similarities between sailing and his essay topic, flying. He also made an important point about the