Reflection of the Semester

 Looking back on this semester, I have realized there are some changes in my writing. First of all, this would involve writing down points on a piece of paper separately. However, as the semester went on, linking ideas was a major focus that contributed a lot towards much greater cohesion and clarity in the essays and tasks.

I developed strong analytical skills: and started looking into the underlying reasons for the ideas that would make my understanding of these ideas and hence, expression of the ideas either orally or in the written form stronger. This was manifest in the classroom discussions as I was able to articulate my thoughts very clearly and develop critical thinking.

I have become more confident in presenting and articulating ideas. This is something that has been polished from all the required presentations in this class. This is a class that brought out a lot of texts with diverse perspectives, leading me to be exposed to great thinking and several poignant new ideas. This has underlined the necessity of evaluating multiple viewpoints before forming an opinion.

In the future, I will use this lesson to ensure that before I pass any judgment on an issue or form any opinion, I always have enough information in my arsenal. The approach is, without a doubt, going to be very resourceful for my academic, personal, and professional development. I would also like to strengthen my analytical and writing skills, maybe taking up more complex issues and, if possible, getting to discuss deeper issues. In the next 5 years, I will be interested in developing an intellectual perspective that will be very helpful for my career, and useful to make meaningful contributions to the community from which my field derives.