Week 8 Progress

Looking back, I actually am content with the progress I have made so far.  I really do enjoy getting to plan out stories and then actually write them.  I have done a couple extra credit assignments but I would like to start doing some more.  As far as making change, I would just like to start working ahead more.  But overall, I am happy with the quality of my work.

Success (Pexels)

Week 8 Comments and Feeback

I think the quality of the feedback I have received so far has been pretty decent.  It has been more encouraging than anything.  I get the most out of feedback when it is more specific.  I have gotten a couple of broad comments that I do not know what to do with.  Sometimes, I also get feedback that really just seems to be a difference in opinion from my own.  This makes me think that I should also probably work on giving more specific feedback because I often find myself saying things like, "I noticed a few grammar and spelling mistakes."  But, if I show them exactly what was wrong, that could be more helpful.  I do think the blog comments allow me to get to know people better as they get to know me.  So, I do enjoy this part.  Looking forward, I wold just like more specificity both ways.

 

Feedback Cat (cheezburger) 

I think this image expresses an important aspect of feedback.  You need to know why you are making a mistake, not just that there is one.  I think it helps you learn how to be a better writer if you know the reason behind your mistakes.

Week 8 Reading and Writing

Looking back, I think the method I am taking for the reading and writing assignments is really working for me.  I really enjoyed reading through Ramayana so I would say that has been my favorite so far.  The reading notes have been helpful and I think that I have been able to produce some pretty decent stories.  I was originally worried I wouldn't be creative enough but it has gone surprisingly well.  I have really been able to write in my own voice and show my personality through my writing.  I would say that has been my biggest accomplishment thus far.

 My favorite picture so far (Max Pixel)

Of courses this has to be my favorite picture so far.  I mean, just look at it! I just thought it was really cute and I also liked my idea for the story behind it.

Looking forward, I would just like to keep progressing as I have.  If I could change anything, it would be to work a little further ahead instead of waiting to do the assignment until the day it is due.  It is just hard with all my other classes but if I could figure out a way to make it work, that would be great.