Writing can sometimes be really difficult for me. It takes me awhile to figure out the first word, but after, things always seem to come easier. Like everyone, I have my strengths and weaknesses. I hope that by the end of this semester I can improve my weaknesses and perfect my strengths.
When I write an introduction, I like to come up with catchy phrases or questions that can pull the reader into an essay. I particularly like to start my essays off with a good story. For me, it is easier to work off of a good introduction so that the rest of my essay is set with a good thought. My second strength in writing is organization. I plan out my points and make them clear. I’m able to brainstorm and effectively organize my argument in a way that is short, simple and straight to the point.
On the other hand, I also have things to work on. My first weakness is that I have difficulties transitioning between ideas, relating and introducing them from one paragraph to another. Without these transitions, my essays are rough and choppy between paragraphs. I jump from one idea to the next without a connection.The second thing that I struggle with is integrating quotes. Like transitions, I have a hard time figuring out how to create a smooth connection from the quote to my paragraph. I tend to put quotes in places that they should not be, or I include quotes that are irrelevant to my point. I believe that with practice, my transitions and integration of quotes may become easier to write.
Since we will be peer editing throughout the semester, I’m looking forward and hoping to take advantage of the comments and ideas other classmates may have. From them, I can figure out new ways to improve my transitions and appropriate quote integration.
I believe that art is an interpretation of the artist’s personality and their view of life. I love the work of Thaneeya McArdle, particularly her abstract paintings. I first encountered her work when I was researching artists for an art class. We were supposed to pick an artist that we liked. I think that her art expresses life as energetic and exciting. I think it is amazing how creative she is! Her work is so original and her shapes very inventive. Whenever I look at her work I never lose interest or get bored. In my opinion, this particular painting evokes emotions of happiness.
I believe that his class is going to help me improve my strengths and weaknesses through the peer-editing sessions and creative art-related writing assignments. I never would have guessed that an English class could be connected to art! With my own interest in art, I’ll most definitely be looking forward to this semester!
