One of the most challenging moments in this class was writing Paper 3. I had a hard time organizing my ideas clearly and connecting my evidence in a strong way. At first, I felt frustrated and unsure of how to improve, but I used a growth mindset by reminding myself that writing is a skill I can develop with practice. I asked for help by going to a tutoring session with Loisa, which helped me understand how to explain my examples better. That experience taught me that asking for support is not a weakness; it is part of the learning process. Another challenge was writing in English with confidence. As a non-native speaker, I sometimes feel insecure about my grammar or my accent, especially when sharing my writing. But during office hours with Professor Lee and Loisa, I never felt judged. Instead, they encouraged me and gave me clear advice to make my writing stronger. I realized that making mistakes is part of learning, and that helped me stay motivated even when I felt stuck. Reflectin...
9. Paper 3 - Include the first draft and the final draft with a reflection on your writing process. Share a meaningful lesson from this process.
Paper 3 helped me grow a lot as a writer because it was my strongest paper, but also the one I worked hardest on. I learned how to organize my ideas better, include multiple sources, and explain quotes clearly. Meeting with Loisa really helped me understand how to improve my body paragraphs and make my argument more convincing. A meaningful lesson I learned was that writing is a process. I revised more than before, and I saw how each step made my writing stronger. I also felt more confident using evidence and connecting it to my thesis.