I regards to how I feel this course has helped me as a writer, I feel that it has forced me to look at a single topic more in depth that I have in the past. It hasn't so much changed my writing styles or tendencies as it has challenged them. As I've stated numerous times, I usually wait until have had time to think about the paper and possible themes or directions to go with it before writing. Unfortunately this class has forced me to write prematurely. I think there have been some papers throughout the semester I could have written better if I wasn't forced to write about every little detail. By the time I get to my final draft I feel as though I'm repeating things I've said numerous times before and I don't feel my writing is as genuine - almost as if its too rehearsed.
There are several things I would change about this class. I would use blackboard and gradebook instead of a blog to communicate with students. It has a better structure and is more convenient for the student. Also the ability to always have access to my grade would be nice. I feel that it is something I am working for therefore I have the right to see it on m terms.
I also wouldn't have blog postings. I feel like their extra busy work. No blog post really opened up new doors for my writing it just seems like another step that wasn't necessary.
I would also change the entire goal of the class, which is probably something that a certain teacher doesn't have control over. I understand writing on big paper is important and all but I feel like the majority of the class would benefit from writing smaller papers showcasing many different styles.
One of my favorite things about the class are the conferences. I think they give the student a good direction in between first and final draft. I would suggest implementing more of them.
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