Conclusion

To conclude,

I'd like to thank you for being the epitome of what I believe a teacher should be. You pushed me past my set limits, you strove to educate us everyday for as long as you had us in class, you were available for discussion, feedback, etc. And most importantly, you were caring and kind to everyone, which made me look forward to the class every Tuesday and Thursday. I believe that learning is a process that takes two people. A driven, attentive student and a dedicatedly passionate teacher. So, thank you again for the time and effort you put into this class.

My topic for the semester is that people, as a whole, can grow in strengthening their observation and thoughtfulness. I am happy with my topic and feel that it is uniquely expressed in each paper. As for my work in this class, I really do feel accomplished. It was not a perfect run by any means, but I worked hard and long hours to accomplish all that was assigned to me. I have grown as a student and as a writer. The goals I set for myself was basically to grow as a writer and finish each of my papers on time and well written. I feel that these goals were met, although their were some consistent issues throughout the semester, such as my passive voice and lack of development in my essays. I need to and will keep working on this. Each essay and each assignment has taught me something valuable. The Photo Essay taught me that a story can be told through the use of detailed and organized photos. The Rhetorical Analysis had opened my eyes to all of the intricate details that go into creating something that can seem so simple. The Argument Synthesis helped me to use organization of main points to develop a strong paper. The Research Analysis has taught me how to properly and effectively find appropriate and helpful sources. I think that, overall, this class has taught me that I need to deeper develop my original thoughts and ideas through the use of active voice instead of passive voice. I still struggle with making this transition as a writer. But now that I know what I need to change, I will continue to work on becoming an active writer with every paper I am assigned from here on out.

I enjoyed this class. It made me realize that difficulty does not always result in negativity. I feel that I can now consider myself a stronger writer and for that, I think the class was absolutely successful in it's mission. It has allowed me to grow in my confidence as a student. Now I know that when I walk into a class in the future and feel the stress and anxiety take over, I can think back to this class and know that I can do it.