We learned in ENG 114 the importance for drafts and revision. Noting that, I am thinking that although it is entirely up to us to how many drafts we turn in and direction of the paper, I think it's a test and that I would be better off doing the same process as any other essays. A test to see if I produce the drafts the efficient way, and if I have gained any direction in a paper.
The whole idea of freedom and ambiguous instruction leaves me uneasy because it's testing if I can swim in the big ocean that is college.
The final paper is testing:
-if I can be productive without a deadline for each draft and rhetorical guidelines (since we make the rhetorical guidelines ourselves)
-if I can get a good grade without after-submission revision
-if I have learned how to compose
I apologize if I have scared you, but it's my premonition powers. The pressure is on.
You and me both are looking like:
All the thoughts I am currently thinking:
"It's a trap!"
"YOU HAVE TO LISTEN TO CAITLIN!"
"Do 3 drafts! Have direction! "
"Apply some rhetorical terms!! Make it academic somehow!"
The final test of if we have learned anything this semester isn't as "chill" as I thought it would be. No, it's an exit pass to test composition knowledge. Be wary of this deceptive freedom (okay maybe it's not that ominous), freedom comes with a price. May the odds be in your favor. *Hunger Games Whistles*
Kind of overreacted... Caitlin told us today (after I made this post)that she assigned us the essay for us. To express our own writing. It makes me excited to write with no conventions... and worried...
Remember, there is no stressing allowed in my class. What kind of writer are YOU? That is the question. I have no doubt that your paper will be great- it's what I've come to expect.
ReplyDeletethanks caitlin! haha. i'm going to miss the class
DeleteI know how you are feeling. I feel the same way sometimes too but its ok! You got this! Just believe in yourself!
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