Research Paper Analysis

                                                                                                                                             

            The process of writing for this research paper seems like it has gone on forever. This is both a good and bad thing. I think that we have been given PLENTY of time to complete each step of the writing process, but because of that, this paper feels like it is never ending. I have learned a lot through this whole process though. I have learned about how to write a good argument. This is imperative to writing a good paper in general. They Say, I Say has been very helpful with this. The paradigms have been so helpful when introducing quotes, introducing a naysayer, and putting your own input in. I didn’t enjoy reading the book, but since I have started writing it has been very helpful. I think this resource is very helpful because it condenses all the aspects needed in a good paper into one, easy to reference book. It put a lot of things I already knew into one book and also explained why these are so important to writing a good paper.

            One thing I would change is to add a few smaller writing assignments before the big research paper. I don’t know how Mr. S grades, and that is kind of terrifying. I think if there were some smaller papers before this one, I would have a good idea of what he is looking for, and that would put me at ease.

Overall, I think this writing process has gone pretty well. We have been equipped wonderful resources, a teacher willing to work with us, and plenty of time to meet due dates.