Module 2 Reflective Essay

Writing is of great importance, and I take the process of learning to do it seriously. Prior to posting my working thesis, I intently studied the module learning resource, as well as the many handouts and videos that our instructor provided. I read the material multiple times, and likely, I spent too much time obsessing over every detail. I am glad that I took the extra time, however, in that somewhere in my hours of reading, I managed to grasp the concept of the thesis and the way in which we were using it for this first narrative essay. The feedback that I received was not only helpful, but I also learned an important lesson in overcoming fear, and adapting to find the right topic.

The most helpful feedback that I received was from the instructor, Dr. Frusciante. She gave me a great deal of insight by changing my own words to make them clear and reflective in nature. When I read her first rewrite, it was as if a light bulb were floating above my head. The other students in class, including myself, were unable to offer much useful feedback to one another. Yet, reading the feedback that each discussion thread contained furthered my understanding of the narrative essay. I must say that I gained as much understanding from reading the feedback of others, as I did from my own. …show more content…
The Module Two Discussion was a swift push out of my comfort zone. My goal is to tear down the walls that have stifled my writing in the past. I love to write, but I do not feel that I communicate to my full potential. This particular discussion prompt was a difficult one to tackle. As students, we were forced to put ourselves out there in front of a group of faceless strangers in an uncomfortable way. In short, having the courage to submit my working thesis and then opening myself to receive the feedback it offered was an important first step towards better