The art of writing has been a constant companion in my life, allowing me to express, reflect, and evolve. In this self-assessment essay, I explore my writing journey through many distinct artifacts, each representing a facet of my growth, challenges overcome, and the evolving narrative of my writing prowess. I will discuss how I’ve faced and succeeded in meeting particular goals in my reflective essay, as well as how this development will help me in later writing projects of mine.

The peer review of Taiba Tishe’s exploratory essay has helped me a lot in my writing growth because it has honed my writing and communication skills because her portfolio conveys complex ideas clearly which has contributed to my ability to articulate my thoughts effectively. In her portfolio, her act of researching and writing about a specific topic deepened my understanding of the subject she was talking about which has inspired me to do the same thing for my writing. This means that I have recognized the importance of a clear and concise thesis statement from the exploratory essay she had in her portfolio. The specific writing goal I have learned is to craft an effective thesis statement that clearly presents the main idea of my work. Because the thesis of her exploratory essay is specific, arguable, and provides a roadmap for the reader to understand the essay’s focus.

Effective communication is another vital skill that has helped my writing growth a lot. My writing assignments have encouraged me to convey my ideas clearly and concisely. I have learned to structure my essays logically, ensuring that my audience can follow my line of reasoning because in the Exploratory Essay I have each paragraph sorted nice and even and I have all the works cited on a completely separate page to make it look more professional and the impact of that is that it has made me into a more organized and neat writer. Feedback on my assignments, particularly regarding organization and clarity, has further enhanced my communication skills because in the Creative Nonfiction Essay I have received a good amount of feedback from my professor on that assignment and as a result I have improved on that essay and made it more detailed and the impact of that is that it has better improved my writing skills and made me a more detailed writer because of what the professor told me what I needed to do better on. And as a result this will undoubtedly be beneficial in my future writing endeavors and in my professional life later on.

My coursework has stressed the importance of research skills, and my writing assignments has given me practical experience in this regard. I have learned how to gather information from various sources, evaluate their reliability, and integrate them seamlessly into my writing. For example, in my research paper on “The Impact of Obesity on Personal Identity” I had to consult numerous academic sources and properly cite them using a recognized citation style. This skill will be invaluable as I continue my education and engage in more advanced research projects. The research and writing skills I have developed through my coursework will be directly transferable to future academic writing. I will be better prepared to tackle more complex essays and research papers with confidence and precision.

Outlining has been a strategy that I have attempted and accomplished by doing multiple outlines for different essays, and that helped me in my writing growth because it better honed my skill of outlining and made me maintain a clear and organized structure throughout my essays because of it. And outlining has also helped me stay focused on the main argument of my essays. The strategies that I will take to my future writing is maintain a clear and organized structure in my writing, using well-defined introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions, use transitional words and phrases to improve the flow between ideas, and dedicate time to revise and proofread my work to eliminate errors and improve clarity. And by doing those strategies I believe my work will be very professional and it will make my essays better for the readers to understand my arguments.

The peer review of Alex Humala’s RCA essay has also supported my writing growth a lot because this essay has improved my research skills, which are essential for producing well-informed and credible writing. The evidence that I have to support my claim is that Alex Humala’s thesis statement supported my writing growth a lot because his thesis statement outlines the problem, its significance, and the purpose of the analysis and by his thesis statement it taught me that crafting a strong thesis statement is a writing strategy that helps me articulate the central focus of my piece, fostering clarity and purpose in my writing.

The peer review of Mansurul Shafi’s CNF essay has supported my writing growth greatly also because his CNF crafted a compelling narrative using literary techniques which has enhanced my ability to weave a story, create vivid descriptions, and capture the reader’s attention through the artful use of language. The evidence that I have to support my claim is that Mansurul Shafi’s introduction was very well written because it provides context for the problem under analysis and this is a writing strategy that involves setting the stage, defining key terms, and presenting background information, which means that this essay enhances my ability to provide necessary context and engage my audience effectively.

Finally, the peer review of Sara Troshani’s Mid Term Self Reflection essay has supported my writing growth because it has served as a valuable tool for self-assessment, goal-setting, and ongoing improvement which has made me cultivate a deeper understanding of my writing skills and create a roadmap for continued growth. The evidence that I have to support my claim is that Sara Troshani’s evidence involves researching and incorporating relevant data, statistics, or examples which have helped me use my evidence persuasively to strengthen my overall argumentation skills.

As I reflect on these diverse artifacts, I recognize the depth and breadth of my writing journey. From academic essays to creative expressions, each artifact contributes to the mosaic of my evolving narrative as a writer. This self-assessment encourages me to celebrate achievements, acknowledge challenges, and embrace the continuous growth that comes with the art of crafting words.