Research Paper Analysis

        I think this research paper helped me in a number of ways. The process of writing this essay was effective in helping me learn about campus resources. I learned how to use the online library database and also how to check out a physical book. I also learned how to make an appointment with the University Writing Services. The UWS was extremely helpful in my writing process. 

I believe all the proper preparation for this paper was made. However, I think the process of writing this essay was too long. This process possibly did not need to be stretched out over such a long period of time. If this amount of time was required to be used to practice writing papers, then perhaps several smaller essays would have been more effective than writing one large essay. 

The amount of in-class writing was enough because I write more efficiently outside of the classroom. Although it is easier to get one-on-one help while writing in a classroom setting, it is just as easy to write a draft outside of class and turn it in for revisions. The feedback on our papers was helpful in determining what needed to be corrected or revised. I also believe peer-editing is a very effective method because it allows students to get a perspective other than the professor’s. Having several people read a piece of writing is a way to ensure all mistakes are caught and many different suggestions are made.