• What was your final thesis statement? Paste, then analyze its strengths & weaknesses in a focused paragraph (considering specificity, taking a stance, narrow focus, needing evidence to defend).//

“I believe that some of the most important and meaningful connections can be created and maintained completely online.”
I think my thesis is pretty specific- some of the most important people in a person’s life can be online the entire time. I know that I’ve never met my best friend in real life, and yet, they’re one of my closest friends.

• In a separate paragraph, describe what you learned or were reminded of about your own writing process, from completing Paper #1.//

I was reminded that I don’t really have a writing process and that when I write, I either get tunnel vision or am completely stressed out. Not a very healthy balance… But I got it done, and I think now I just need to focus my energy on this upcoming essay.

• In another paragraph: Which aspect of revision did you focus on most? What changes or adjustments made your essay stronger? Be specific.//

I honestly didn’t do very well in the revision stage, I was scrambling for ideas and to be completely honest my essay felt a little half-baked. It’s not my best work, and I think I could have put more effort into the conclusion and specificity of the body paragraphs.

• How might you approach Paper #2 differently, from pre-reading and annotating, all the way through completion of your final draft?//

I think essay #2 will be more interesting and personal in terms of topic. I’m really looking forward to it. I plan to use SAS011 to its fullest extent and try taking breaks and coming back, that’s worked in the past and I didn’t do that with this essay.