The Final Assessment

Part 1: Blog

As I read my blogs since the midterm, I’ve noticed that I have grown to expand my thoughts on worldly issues in the past five to six weeks. Before the midterm, I would write short summaries of topics that were given or that I’ve chosen. Topics such as teen pregnancy, environmental justice, same race discrimination are issues that are still present in the world today and changes are being made slowly, which is unacceptable. I was suprised that I still have the same good quality of writing but I’ve grown to explain ideas thoroughly and provided a clearer analysis and opinion on issues. One aspect that I value most about blogging is sharing my opinion in my own way and having a realization of my learnings during every blog post as I elaborate.

Part II: Expository Writing

I believe I grew as a writer throughout the four research essays and the letter to raise awareness. Learning about the five expository modes causal analysis, compare and contrast, classification, definition, and process, gave us knowledge on how to write a proper essay. These modes also made it easier to write essays, especially when using two essay modes. My strength is providing good theses and knowing what expository modes to use. My weakness is organizing my ideas correctly within an outline. I always have good ideas but placing them correctly has been an issue for me in this class. My attendance, homework completion, class readings, group discussions and presentations have all helped me succeed in my research essays and letter. Consulting with the professor, Writing Center visits, and research have also helped alot with understanding assignments. Without these things, there is no way I would have completed research essays correctly and comprehend recommended strategies in my writing. I have always been comfortable with technology but the frequent use of technology in this class will help me in the future. From being in this class, I always use a global perspective in my essays, my letter, and blogs. By thinking of other communities of color when discussing or writing, more individuals will listen to what you have to say instead of focusing on Blacks all the time.