I have never really sat and thought about why it is hard for me to complete writing assignments prior to this project. I know I usually get a pit in my stomach when I read about an upcoming easy and it grows larger with every additional page requirement. I found this project helpful in determining why I have this reaction. I found time, energy and lack of knowledge on subject matter were all factors in the growth of the pit. Although I think the biggest factor was low self-esteem. I have a fear that what I write will not be good enough. I hate letting anyone read my rough drafts as I know they will see my imperfections and may think I am stupid.
Of course, my rational brain knows you have to set aside time to make sure you have the energy to find the knowledge, in order to write a successful paper. I know I have written at least a hundred papers over the last few years and yet I can't seem to shake the negative feeling I have about my writing abilities. I find this to be especially challenging going to school on-line with our weekly post requirements. I think the post requirements have been a really helpful tool for me. The posts forces me to publish a writing for all to see several times a week in multiple classes. The combination of my school work load and other obligations and responsibilities does not allow the time for me to criticize every work I type.
This was an interesting and helpful assignment.
It sounds like you have done some great self analysis in identifying your personal blocks. Like you said, your school load and other obligations prevent you from criticizing every thing you write. I don't think this is necessarily a bad thing since sometimes we need to just take action rather than pick apart our work. Writing papers is not a strength of mine, either, so I sympathize.
ReplyDeleteJodie, I can definitely understand the feeling when we find out about a new essay or other project. You sound like you do know your strengths and weaknesses, but that you feel you aren't confident enough in yourself! But you are!!! I know you can get past those roadblocks in your writing :)
ReplyDeleteJodie, I agree with Dani and Peaceandlightwarror you have the insight to your strengths and weaknesses and it does not show in your writing. I think you can communicate well in your posts and other responses to questions. Keep up the good work and the good writing.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way Jodi, i to countine to doubt my writing abilites even after writng many college papers. I too have grown more comfortable with writng the more discussion post that we are require to write in our online courses.
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