1. I have learned that discussing ideas about your paper with others who don't understand the assignment, is a great way to start arguments. And as my classmate found out can get you in some trouble.
2. When writing a paper, it is good to let it rest. I found that the advice in the text book was helpful. When I am stressing over my writing, leaving it alone, then coming back to it a day later gives you a fresh look and seems to help with the ideas flowing.
3. Having and editor is great! I really liked having peer reviews. I worked hard on my paper and I still missed things. Spelling and grammar and sentence structure. It was very helpful in shaping the final product! THANK YOU PEERS!!
4. I used to be scared of blogging. I thought I would never have enough time. I thought that nobody would read it. I didn't want to waste my time. I have been proven wrong all the way around and have discovered that I really like it.
5. I have learned some things that I have always kind of known intuitively. Papers have an audience, and should be written to that audience. You don't want to hand in a paper to your supervisor and have it written as if you're talking to your child.
Overall, I think it has been a successful first half. I am ecstatic that mid-terms are over and I am ready to be done!!
The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go. - Dr. Seuss