My writing deserves a C because I write good papers, but they aren't perfect.  My writing sometimes does not flow together or can be hard to follow because I
drift off topic. In Good Reason it states " The ability to write cogent arguments is also highly valued in most occupations that requires college degrees." One of my strongest aspects in my writing is arguing because I am able to make a supportive claim and back it up with a persuading argument. My downfall is that I have so many ideas running though my head it is hard for me to express them on paper. I want to put all my ideas down in writing and try to correlate them, but in reality in is impossible. Also, my choices of words and grammar could also be a lot better. In the English syllabus it says, "A student who has earned a C suffers from minor deficiencies."  I feel these are my minor weak points that could use a little improvement.  I put in a lot of imagination and creativity in my writing.  By using images and eye catching details where the reader can get a sense of understanding.  The content in my writing is clear and precise with supportive examples and sources.  Even though I have some small insufficiencies in my writing.  I am ready to overcome them and succeed in getting higher grades on my work.
    When I put together my paper I use clarity. To make my writing clear I begin by breaking it up into different parts so the reader can easily flow through it. I use a
lot of descriptions and details to give the reader a sense of my point of view. Sometimes I have the tendency to break it down so much that it starts to make no sense.
My style could be better, but with practice I will improve. In the Ready Reference Handbook it states "Good writing is more than good grammar or impressive-sounding words....it contains good ideas worth writing and reading about, and it is written with power and conviction."  My word choices, grammar, and punctuation may not always be put in the best place, but I believe that my words are stated effectively and with confidence. My style is definitely unique because I  put things differently than others would. Organization is one of the most important key factors in putting a paper together.  My papers are usually well organized by using an outline or a chart.
    My goals are to keep up with all the assignments and to attend class regularly.  I believe that if I do that I will be able to attain a C at the end of the semester.
Attending class for me will be a big challenge because I am not a morning person, and since this is an eight o'clock class, it will be a constant battle for me. I will have to motivate myself every time; if I don't then I could fail for having too many absences.  The ETL Department states that, “A grade of F will be assigned if by the end of the course a student has missed more than six hours of the course, regardless of the reason for those absences.” Telling myself that if I attend class regularly I will
know what is going on and what to do next. In Be Your Best it says, “Research shows that active participation dramatically increases the amount a person learns.”
Being in class will help me better my learning process. I am a firm believer that the best kept secret to success in the classroom is to never miss a class. This will also
save me some frustration and confusion that might occur later on by missing lecture time. When I have everything together and finished I feel great and that is
something I can be proud of.  In Be Your Best it says, “ Before you can succeed, you need to prepare. Indeed, preparation is the single most important key to
success, not only in this class, but in college and in life.”  I get lazy at times, which causes me to fall behind in my assignments.  I know that if I keep on top of my
work and prepare myself, I will succeed and further my college education.
 

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