Edmundson Reflection

In the beginning of the eight-week course I was positive that this class would be simple, as I’ve written several papers in previous classes. However, I was sadly mistaken. Most of the fundamentals that are required for successful writing are somewhat overlooked in other classes requiring essays or research papers; basing the grade primarily on the content and meat of the paper versus the actual details of the paper. Furthermore, I’ve never received as many deductions on any assignment as I’ve experienced in this “First Year Writing” class. However, with persistence, attention to detail, and performing the readings and instructions provided I feel that I’ve successfully improved since the first paper. This portfolio illustrates my growth …show more content…
I struggled with this assignment. It was difficult to determine exactly how to structure the paper to accurately develop my argument and effectively get the message across to the audience. One of my common writing errors is organization and structure. Nevertheless, the instructor feedback for this essay included overall organization concerns and the use of quotes. This was not surprising, but I did feel that I accurately provided a persuasive …show more content…
Lilienfeld, authors of "The Buyologist is in: The Rise of Neuromarketing." Research regarding branding and marketing were conducted to ensure there was a correct understanding of these terms. I enjoyed this assignment and felt passionate about the message. However, regardless of the interesting information that was provided I failed to correctly restate my initial claims in the conclusion. Throughout this course, I would be critiqued on areas of writing, but always ensure that it wouldn’t be a reoccurring issue. I feel that is where my growth in writing lies; refusing to make the same mistake twice. There are several issues with each paper, but never the same