Writing an essay is an art which takes practice, perseverance, and time to perfect. Recently, I wrote and essay which analyzed a book called The Pearl and had to use all of my experience. The essay I wrote was a little over 900 words and required me to examine the roles of women in The Pearl. From start to finish the paper taught me invaluable lessons on the integral elements of the writing process. These elements led me on a wonderful journey of literary construction I had never previously encountered. In roughly a week, I finished my thesis, expanded my topic points, and spent the rest of my time reviewing and revising the paper. My final paper did not take as much work or time as I expected. However, I still sharpened my time management
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No matter the quality of help I received, every edit to my paper was decided by myself. This total independence forced me to quickly learn how to use my own skills for revision and rely less on outside guidance. Moreover, when no one was available to critique my essay I had to make sure I assembled gratifying amendments. If I did not cultivate my ability to revise, I would have risked underwhelming progress and poor content reforms. Fortunately, I did endeavor to expand my revision skills. My teacher and class website provided many tools and packets that I used myself to really chaperon my edits. All of these utilities demonstrated how and what I should learn. Now after experiencing a scholarly writing assignment, I not only understand the need for self revision but have the tools and know how to edit independently in any situation. The entire essay I wrote analyzing The Pearl taught me how to manage my time, take criticism, and think critically about my writing. In the future, I will have the confidence to apply lessons I have learned to every paper I write and I will hold assurance in my aptitude to finish any assignment. Everyone should undertake at least one writing experience similar to my own. Nothing can compare to the particular lessons that writers learn about themselves and the literary
No matter the quality of help I received, every edit to my paper was decided by myself. This total independence forced me to quickly learn how to use my own skills for revision and rely less on outside guidance. Moreover, when no one was available to critique my essay I had to make sure I assembled gratifying amendments. If I did not cultivate my ability to revise, I would have risked underwhelming progress and poor content reforms. Fortunately, I did endeavor to expand my revision skills. My teacher and class website provided many tools and packets that I used myself to really chaperon my edits. All of these utilities demonstrated how and what I should learn. Now after experiencing a scholarly writing assignment, I not only understand the need for self revision but have the tools and know how to edit independently in any situation. The entire essay I wrote analyzing The Pearl taught me how to manage my time, take criticism, and think critically about my writing. In the future, I will have the confidence to apply lessons I have learned to every paper I write and I will hold assurance in my aptitude to finish any assignment. Everyone should undertake at least one writing experience similar to my own. Nothing can compare to the particular lessons that writers learn about themselves and the literary