ENG 102
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October 23, 2011
Mid-Term Check In
After not completing the course during summer school, I’ve been able to understand the expectations of this class a little better. English has always been one of the harder for me. I’ve never really tried or was forced to be a good writer. I now understand the importance of being able to write well written essays and analyze documents. These early english courses will influence my success in the classes I take while pursuing the rest of my education.
It’s been hard for me to focus on reading for long periods of time. I’m not the fastest reader, so this has been somewhat of a challenge. It’s not that there is a ton of reading, it’s just that I’m at a point in my life where I’m juggling a number of projects and obligations. This makes it hard for me to sit still and focus on what I’m reading.
I found a couple of the poems from the second essay to be thought provoking. I guess that’s most likely why they were chosen. Frankenstein was a little tough for me to get into because the story is one that’s frequently referenced in society. I caught myself looking for differences between how I thought the story was going to go and how it actually went. I wish I could’ve read the story without having any prior knowledge of the story.
Literary analysis is much different than the former english classes I’ve taken. It requires focus which is different than the other classes where the instructor just wanted my thoughts or research papers. My overall goal is to finish the class with an “A”. I usually get good grades but english is one of my tougher subjects. Another goal is to not miss any assignments. I’ve missed only one and plan to use the “no questions asked” for it. This is strictly self discipline. Something I need to be a little better at. I’m feeling pretty good about the course at this time.
It’s been hard for me to focus on reading for long periods of time. I’m not the fastest reader, so this has been somewhat of a challenge. It’s not that there is a ton of reading, it’s just that I’m at a point in my life where I’m juggling a number of projects and obligations. This makes it hard for me to sit still and focus on what I’m reading.
I found a couple of the poems from the second essay to be thought provoking. I guess that’s most likely why they were chosen. Frankenstein was a little tough for me to get into because the story is one that’s frequently referenced in society. I caught myself looking for differences between how I thought the story was going to go and how it actually went. I wish I could’ve read the story without having any prior knowledge of the story.
Literary analysis is much different than the former english classes I’ve taken. It requires focus which is different than the other classes where the instructor just wanted my thoughts or research papers. My overall goal is to finish the class with an “A”. I usually get good grades but english is one of my tougher subjects. Another goal is to not miss any assignments. I’ve missed only one and plan to use the “no questions asked” for it. This is strictly self discipline. Something I need to be a little better at. I’m feeling pretty good about the course at this time.
I feel your pain about missing an assignment, I'm in the same boat. I feel the pressure weighing down on me like a ton of bricks to get it done too. I still can't believe sometimes that I'm back in school, almost 30, and working full time. Am I crazy? Maybe, but I just want better for myself and my family. I'm just incredibly grateful that I can take so many of my classes online so that I can work full time and go to school. If not, I would not be here. Hang in there with that "No Questions Asked" assignment and best of luck for the rest of the semester!
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