Looking Back...

Looking back on the first day of class I can remember I was very nervous. I was going into my Junior year and beginning one of my first classes for my major (even thought this class was an elective). When I entered this class I was very excited because I wanted to learn new ways to improve my writing skills. I always love gaining experience with anything. Now, that we have finished this class, I can say this is one of the most fun classes I have taken at FSU. This class was laid back and was the least bit stressful. I really enjoy going to class every day, and mark my word on this, I don’t say this often. I’ve gathered and retained so much information to guide me along in other classes that I will take with me in the near future.
When I think of reflection the first thing that comes to my mind is the Disney movie, Mulan. But we all know this isn’t what we are referring to. Reflection is the process of looking back over your work and noticing how you have grown as a writer. When we reflect back on our writing we often find things that we might have not found before. The reflection process for me usually comes twice. I reflect before I begin to think about what I want to write about. I sprawl out my thoughts and put them on paper. I begin writing my paper and stop throughout to takes breaks. I then reflect again after I am finished writing. I look back over my work and revise it. I make sure I have all the research and all my ideas correct. To me, reflection will help me become the best writer I can be. Another important part of my writing process is editing. Editing is everywhere whether we simply know it or not. Not only do you edit your papers and revise them but you also can edit your Facebook status or twitter. Anything I write I want to try and tailor it to make others engage in it. When I compose I go over my work several times before I have the final product. I find myself doing this with my Facebook as well. Whenever I write on someone’s wall or make a status I go over it to make sure everything is spelled correctly and is acceptable. Editing is an important process. What I have also gained from this class is to SHOW not TELL. I never really would do this before but now, every time I sit down to write I find myself pulling out adjectives. Our workshops we did in class helped me gain many ideas from other people that I would have never thought of on my own. I feel it helps me become a better writer when I have other opinions. Composing and being creative with your work plays a vital role with most of us being EWM majors or Creative Writing majors.

Becca, you did an amazing job teaching all of us. I wanted to thank you for being so lenient and giving us the opportunity to take our time when writing and extending so many deadlines that no other teacher would have done! Thanks again!!