sociology
Casandra Skye
Com 121
August 1, 2013
Final Exam
What should your final grade be in this class? Persuade me.
I’ve always doubting my writing, I felt as though my form of writing and word arrangement made it difficult for the reader to understand what I was attempting to say. Throughout this summer semester, I’ve learned a great deal about myself in this course. Honestly, if I were to give myself a grade I’m not entirely sure what I would grade myself. I’ve improved in my writing styles and I learned to look at things more clearly to strengthen my writing; grades are subjective due to this I am unsure of how to properly grade myself.
I’d be lying to you if I said right of the top of my head, I deserve nothing less than A. Yes, I do believe I deserve a good grade, but to be exactly sure on what that grade would be; I don’t know. I’ve strived in this course for nothing but the best. I’ve become more fluent with my words, and my writing has indeed strengthened. I’ve improved my writing skills, I’ve learned critique skills, and skills on how to be more focused in what I am trying to say. With the three required essays, I took away different skills from each individual essay.
Essay A, was a bit challenging for myself because I had to relate to the film to my personal experience. With the critiques I received from my first draft, it made me realize that my writing wasn’t as weak as I thought and that all I needed was practice. With your help and critique, I was able to edit my paper and summit my final draft confidently. When I received my grade with your feedback, I must say I was surprised. I wasn’t expecting to receive a A- for the paper; making me realize I do set myself short and that all I really do need is practice and I would be fine, just as you assured each and every student at the beginning of the course.
Essay B, to me was interesting I liked having the ability to choose the topic I was to write about. I choose Harriet Tubman because personally I
Com 121
August 1, 2013
Final Exam
What should your final grade be in this class? Persuade me.
I’ve always doubting my writing, I felt as though my form of writing and word arrangement made it difficult for the reader to understand what I was attempting to say. Throughout this summer semester, I’ve learned a great deal about myself in this course. Honestly, if I were to give myself a grade I’m not entirely sure what I would grade myself. I’ve improved in my writing styles and I learned to look at things more clearly to strengthen my writing; grades are subjective due to this I am unsure of how to properly grade myself.
I’d be lying to you if I said right of the top of my head, I deserve nothing less than A. Yes, I do believe I deserve a good grade, but to be exactly sure on what that grade would be; I don’t know. I’ve strived in this course for nothing but the best. I’ve become more fluent with my words, and my writing has indeed strengthened. I’ve improved my writing skills, I’ve learned critique skills, and skills on how to be more focused in what I am trying to say. With the three required essays, I took away different skills from each individual essay.
Essay A, was a bit challenging for myself because I had to relate to the film to my personal experience. With the critiques I received from my first draft, it made me realize that my writing wasn’t as weak as I thought and that all I needed was practice. With your help and critique, I was able to edit my paper and summit my final draft confidently. When I received my grade with your feedback, I must say I was surprised. I wasn’t expecting to receive a A- for the paper; making me realize I do set myself short and that all I really do need is practice and I would be fine, just as you assured each and every student at the beginning of the course.
Essay B, to me was interesting I liked having the ability to choose the topic I was to write about. I choose Harriet Tubman because personally I