A.2

A.2: My personal reflection of my learning development as it relates to the course strands for English 103.

The course strands for English 103 are rhetoric and argumentation, information design and technology, research, collaboration, and MyCompLab.
Throughout middle and high school, I took four english courses, including one AP course in Language and Composition. In my AP course, we did a good amount of writing. Before taking that course, my writing skills were mediocre. Now, after taking the course, I believe my writing skills are good. My previous english teachers helped me to develop my writing skills. I’d like to think that I am good at arguing and persuading through writing. I have done a good bit in past english classes. I have always enjoyed writing persuasive papers on topics that interest me or that I feel strongly about. My best papers are probably on topics that I care about and am genuinely interested in.
In my opinion, I have always been good and up-to-date with technology. I use it daily for schoolwork, among other things. I am knowledgeable about researching using the Internet and other technological devices. In the past, I have used technology for many projects not only in english, but in many other classes.
Although research has never been my favorite assigments, I think I do well on the topic. Throughout my education, I have done lots of research and have learned a lot about it. I have done a lot of research in the past, from research for english to research for science. I think research skills are good to have and I continue to improve those skills today.
I believe collaboration in important in education. It is important to be able to work with others to complete an assignment. I always liked to work with groups to do projects and other assignments. I have always worked well with others and contribute an adequate amount.
English has never been my strong point, nor has it been my favorite subject. I enjoy writing persuasive papers and working alongside others. I also enjoy discussions within the class. In the past, I have had some bad english classes and some good classes as well. I think I have a good english background.