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Antonio Garcia Rojas

ENGL 1301 - 119

Dr. Sharity Nelson

21 September 2022

Reflection Essay 1

English composition class is a foundational course that equips students with the essential

skills to communicate effectively in writing. In the first few weeks of this class, I have gained a

deeper understanding of the writing process, including prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing.

I have also learned about the importance of audience, purpose, and tone in shaping my writing

and making it more effective. Furthermore, I have discovered various strategies for generating

ideas, organizing my thoughts, and developing clear and coherent sentences and paragraphs. As

my first few weeks of class have progressed, there is always something new to learn, no matter

how small it may be.

In 1301 class I mostly learned about how to make a proper essay using different

strategies and formats, which I can use in other courses like Biology, History, and Math, for

example, I can use all the ways I learned on how to write an essay. From citations to how to

properly structure your essays, all the things I learned in class have helped me know how to write

academically. I used everything I learned from my past class and implemented it into my essay,

it has never been a simple task, but I’m satisfied with the results. I have learned many valuable

lessons thanks to this class, and one of them is the significance of feedback to improve my

writing. Using peer review and feedback from my classmates, I have been able to see my

strengths and weaknesses as a writer. Using this feedback, I have been able to assess and fix my
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incorrect writing habits. Additionally, I have learned how to incorporate research into my writing

by properly citing sources and using credible evidence to support my arguments.

I believe I have used everything I learned from English 1301 when writing essays, so I

can’t imagine anything that wouldn’t work since every lesson can be molded to fit my essay.

Though something that wasn’t necessary was learning how to analyze peer reviewed documents

or images, since most of this essay relied on my personal observations.

I learned the importance of clear and concise writing to communicate my experiment's

methodology and findings. I also gained an understanding of the scientific method and how it

can be applied to other subjects. For example, in history class, I can investigate primary sources

and form hypotheses regarding past events. Additionally, the experiment essay taught me the

value of conducting thorough research and providing reliable sources to support my claims.

These skills can work in any writing assignment, regardless of the subject

I think there are a few things I learned in this essay that won’t be too applicable with

other classes. Since this essay was talking about an experiment, I doubt there would be many

other classes that would ask for me to experiment besides lab. Regardless, it was still a new

experience for me and learning how to write this type of essay helped me.

The creation of an experiment with outside research has helped improve my writing skills

in several ways. Firstly, it has helped my ability to articulate ideas coherently. The process of

designing an experiment requires careful consideration of the problem, as well as the methods

and tools used to collect data. This practice translates well into other writing tasks, as it

encourages me to approach the assignment with a clear focus and to stay on track. For example,

using the journal was a new experience for me and it helped me realize how much a journal can
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help at capturing what I had experienced in real time. I believe it’s significantly more accurate

than writing after it happened.

I found that I accidentally kept repeating some mistakes I had back in English 1301. One

of them was how I used first person pronouns sometimes in my first draft, it is sometimes hard to

get out of habits, but I am sure I’ll ease out of it once I’m completely used to writing essays

again. Another issue I’ve noticed is how hard it is for me to start something when there are no

specific guidelines or specifications since I usually always overthink and dwell on too much.

In writing my experiment essay, I found the most challenging aspect to be conducting the

actual experiment. While I had a clear idea of the problem and the methods I would use, carrying

out the experiment was the more difficult task. For instance, I had to ensure that I followed the

procedures recorded the data correctly. Additionally, I had to take into consideration any

potential variables that could impact my results. Overall, the experiment process required careful

attention to detail and lots of patience. The least challenging part was comparing the results,

since the effects each genre of music had on my emotions was really easy to separate and

identify.

Writing an experiment essay has been a challenging yet rewarding experience that has

shown me how far I have come regarding my writing abilities. Before starting the assignment, I

felt intimidated by the having to carry out an experiment. But with careful planning, I was able to

make a well-structured essay. Being able to make my first detailed experiment has given me a

deeper understanding regarding the importance of concise writing and sourcing. Conducting

research and analyzing data even helped me at learning critical thinking skills. I am proud of
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myself for the effort I put in at learning something new, this experience has shown me that with

dedication, I can achieve great things through my own writing.