Some Final Thoughts

Here we are. After dozens of writing assignments, demanding essays and an ominous research paper, it only seems natural for one to reflect on what one may or may not have achieved over the course of the semester. Frankly, the volume of writing we’ve been able to complete in 16 weeks surprises me. With the exception of emails and Facebook wall postings, who really writes as often and with as much determination as we have in a non-academic setting? But what has been even more surprising is that the quantity has been accompanied by gradually increasing quality. Everyone who has survived the last16 weeks seems to have definitely shown signs of improvement as well - as a certain express a certain level of enjoyment in the writing process itself. One can see it in the fascinating weekly blog posts, and even in some of the formal essay drafts I’ve had the privilege of peer reviewing.

If there is one thing with has stood out for me this semester, it has been the blogging assignment. I cannot emphasize how much I originally dreaded the thought of having to write 500+ words every week about topics “TBD”. But the experience has been much more enjoyable, and for reasons I have explained in previous blogs, immensely helpful in boosting my confidence. For anyone looking to seriously improve his or her writing in a deliberate way, I strongly suggest starting a blog and picking a new topic each week to ponder in words. It will be well worth the effort in the end. And perhaps one will meet a new friend.

Well my fellow classmates, I hope I have at least not bored you this semester with my writings. I could never expect to impress, but always strive to entertain, and even sometimes enlighten some of you with my quirky style. Hopefully, each of you has gleamed some nugget of information or insight into writing with style and purpose from this class. We have to hand it to Professor Gross when it comes to transforming an otherwise painful experience of taking yet another English class into a curious, fascinating and very memorable journey that will (and should) stick with us for many years to come through our writing.

Good luck to all of you in your future endeavors, and God bless.

Your friendly Blogger