Let me just get straight to the point: I honestly cannot stand writing. I can't stand them. And I always have been that way, there's no changing my views on them. I struggle with writing all the time, mainly because I have difficulty putting my thoughts that I want to write onto paper into text. And this paper was no different.
I'm relieved that this essay is finally finished. This stressed me out big time. I really don't know how I managed to get this essay finished in the first place. But it's done, and I'm happy about that. When I first did my original draft I didn't feel like I had a thesis to it, or even a point. I think I kind of just rambled on and on about nothing. I tend to do that whenever there's a page minimum and I don't know where to start on it. When we did those powerpoint presentations, this changed somewhat. After lots of thinking and arguing with myself, I finally managed to find a freaking thesis and point to my paper about that travel blogger, which lifted a large chunk of burden off my shoulders. But, I then compared my powerpoint to my draft of my paper, and holy crap, they were almost completely opposite! That pissed me off a lot, because then I knew I had to redo almost the whole damn paper. Honestly, the draft was really messed up. However, I had some paragraphs which supported my overall thesis already there in the paper, so I started by rewriting the entire introduction to my research paper, then reorganized the rest of it, deleted 4 paragraphs, and replaced them.
The finished result that I call my "Essay" was soooo much better than I was expecting. I say that because I suck at writing papers like this, and I was expecting much less than I was capable of. But at least this damn paper is over with. Now I'm just concerned about the next essay prompt, and I hope that this next one isn't too difficult for me. What's considered "Easy" to others is usally "Hard" for me personally.
I liked your approach for the presentation was interesting, it was more engaging than most other presentations. I think writing can be a drag, too. However, when you find something you enjoy learning about, it's often easier to write about. So maybe for the next essay, focus on the parts that are most interesting to you.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Jamie, I really liked your hook for the presentation. It caught us by surprise but it was totally relatable to your essay. :)
ReplyDeleteI don't care for writing essays either, but based on your presentation I agree that you should have a good finished product. Now that we have experienced the process of writing this essay, hopefully the next one will be easier to complete.
ReplyDeleteWriting forcibly is truly not fun for anyone, so I can definently relate to that statement. You do a great job connecting with the readers Jake. Maybe just maybe during the next essay it might be something actual worthwhile to write about. Research isn't always interesting.
ReplyDeleteWow! I can totally see your thought process and what is most helpful to your learning.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you hate writing so much. It surprises me since you seem to be such a verbal person. It sounds like the stress is connected to a frustration with containing all the thoughts running around in your head. I hope that this quarter gives you some opportunities to find tools to get a handle on writing so it isn't such a burden for you. I am not saying you have to like it though. It's not for everyone. ;)