Final Blog

Final Blog
Ryan Carr
Dr. Hughes, Comp 1101


One of the major issues that I have had to overcome in composition 1101 has been simply getting started on the subject matter. I have struggled with some of the reading, having to go back and read again what I have just read in order to fully understand the content of the text! This is a battle I have faced most of my life as I have to compensate for seeing words and letters backwards. It is a form of dyslexia. Oddly enough, having this type of disability has only made me work harder and longer in order to academically survive and achieve my goals as a student. I know that my writing has improved as a result of perseverance and hard work as well as my ability to read and comprehend Standard English as well as other variations. Argumentative writing was unfamiliar territory! I did not like it at first but have since learned that it doesn’t necessarily mean that you are “arguing” but that you are persuading your reader to share your view on the subject matter. This course has taught me how to “attack” a subject rather than just write about it as in a book report. I believe I have a much clearer understanding of descriptive and prescriptive English. I did not grasp their meaning before this class. I want to continue to work on my writing style. Conversations in class have been uncomfortable at times because of my confidence level in English. I am more confident now because I have learned a great deal, however I feel there is much more I need to work on such as grammar and sentence structure. My goals as a student have not changed since the beginning of the semester because I have always been serious about succeeding and that will never change! My attitude has been like a roller coaster! I have felt overwhelmed at times as well as feeling a since of accomplishment others. I am sincerely grateful that I have been able to participate in this course as it has enabled me to become more articulate and skilled as a writer. I will continue to use what I have learned throughout my college career and life.