Reflection

Section 1

Please read the description of the course goals as they are listed on the course website. Do you feel we are proceeding towards these goals? What is so far proving most useful? What would you change, and why?

At first this class was very confusing to me because I have never experienced this type of teaching method before. I can honestly say, I was excited to try something new. Because I enjoy reading, I have always wanted to become a better writer. I feel because we aren’t rushed to complete and assignment in just one week, it gives me more of an opportunity to get more creative. I can definitely see an improvement in my writing.

What are you learning in class? What more do you think you could learn in class? How can class be structured to help you learn what matters to you?

I am learning how to think “outside the box”. I always thought that writing had to be done in “perfect” English. Because of this class, I have been noticing that I can write the way I see things instead of the way things should be seen. The only thing I would change is, having to read three books. I really enjoy McCloud but the other two; I don’t find them to be entertaining.

How do you define your responsibilities to this class? How are you living up to those responsibilities? What are your greatest contributions to class? What can you improve?

I definitely am not caught up on all my assignments because it took me a while to get the hang of the “online” aspect of the class. I appreciate that Dr. Conner is lenient with assignments because it’s not as stressful, and I don’t think writing should be stressful. It should be a way you can expression. I honestly feel that I could participate in class discussions more. I feel the only thing that holds me back is that I’m not a writer so I enjoy sitting back and hearing what the writers in the class are thinking.

How do you define ShareRiff's responsibilities as teacher of this class? Is ShareRiff fulfilling those responsibilities? What more or different can he do to help you fulfill the work of this class?

I feel as if ShareRiff allows our class to socialize which makes our class more comfortable with each other. If it wasn’t for that, I would be embarrassed to share my work with my other classmates. The only thing is sometimes I do get confused because of the lingo ShareRiff uses but I find it interesting and makes him less intimidating which also makes me feel more comfortable.

What more or different can ShareRiff do to help you understand the work he is asking you to do?

I mean as I said before, I used to find the setup of how the assignments are issued to be confusing. Now after being in class for many weeks, I find it easier to comprehend what’s going on.

What suggestions do you have for how we can improve class, to help you learn more, and enjoy the class and the learning more? (you can bullet your list for easier reading)

I honestly enjoy class. I find it to be pretty entertaining. As I had said previously, I find it to be an interesting way to teach a writing course. The only thing I would change is, because there is an age gap with some of the students, I get confused about some things mentioned in class, so I would find it interesting to actually watch the movies that are brought up and referred to from time to time.

Section 2:

Cover Letter:

Because of McCloud, I began seeing things in a different light. For example, your face not ever being seen by you, but only seen by other people. Ideas like that help me with my writing because I am trying to get the reader thinking and looking at things differently. Ideas such as those keep the reader guessing. That’s what I shoot for when I write a paper, especially my opening statement. I want to get the reader captivated from the get go.

It was very simple to choose a topic for the definitional argument. It was Super Bowl season and a huge part of that was advertising. Being a marketing major, I immediately became curious on how the marketing aspect of the event work. It was a little more difficult to find a topic for the cause and effect essay. It really came to me when I was watching television and was noticing how the media portrays everyday women.

I feel as if our essay captivates the audience right off the bat because as I said previously, it allows the audience to see “vanity” in a different light. By having our peers reflect on our work, it really helps me know what the reader is thinking. I am always improving my writing with others advice.

I find it easier to write my paper on Microsoft word then transfer it to the wiki. I find it easier to type on the program. I find all my research online and with my second paper, I actually got ideas for my paper on t.v.