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Reflective Essay-Learned Writing Skills

I notice my writing is still in the growth stage. I have always had the idea that my writing was much better. However, during the course, I realized there are still many things that I need to rectify towards becoming an accomplished literary communicator. The portfolio helped me see my writing style differently because of the many activities undertaken and, most importantly, peer comments. Different views about my writing style have also enabled me to look at my communication styles from the perspective of work-in-progress rather than a well-accomplished writer as I have always perceived myself.

During the course, my writing has improved in many ways. The first way is that I can communicate almost clearly and effectively incorporate examples in my literary works. Before the beginning of this course, I had the challenge of making much sense to my audiences. Also, rational interpretation theory did not play out well before I started this class. Many of my interactions with my audiences were exposed to varying definitions and perceptions. For example, two people reading the same script or essay could interpret it differently; however, communicating unclear is no longer a challenge. Secondly, I think I write differently because it can easily relate arguments with support pieces of evidence. Most convincing arguments must be supported by evidence, examples, and concepts that we have studied in class. I can now effectively support my argument with different concepts and examples.

This course has changed my view of other writers in terms of respect and appreciation for their effort. It was not easy for me to learn how to communicate better, and I know other writers in my class and beyond had to put the same effort to became better in communication; this makes me view their works with respect. I also view writing by other people with appreciation; that is why I always use references to acknowledge works authored by other scholars. Through this course, I have also developed a positive attitude when tackling tasks that require critical thinking. Research is one of the main avenues of ensuring quality in literary presentation; through research, I have learned the need for verifying any information before I put on paper. When approaching new information on media or written works, I have to do more research to validate such information's reliability.

The most valuable lesson I have learned in the course is the need for presenting information that is...