Kiani-AN

I chose my topic based off the message that I felt was strongest to me as well as on what topics the readings could support. Despite the fact that the readings supported my topic, I struggled to write this essay; however, the pre-writing activities in class helped me to begin writing. The pre-writing strategies we used helped me to clarify which direction I wanted to go with the essay. For example, the galleria walk helped to me narrow my topic. Based on the input I received, I had a better sense of what would be expected of the topic and what streams from the topic. Also, the peer editing helped me understand my paper from a different point of view. It’s easier to revise a paper that has been reviewed by peers because they read the work and interpret their own understanding. This can show errors that may have been unseen during my own review of the work. After the critiques and reviews I was able to change some word choice as well as the names used throughout the essay. What I like most about this essay is the introduction. I feel that it is strong, solid, and signals to my readers what my essay will discuss.