Like many of us, I had the fairly brilliant thought of what to accomplish over Thanksgiving Break: Work on my Portfolio.
I know that my Personal, Research, and Re-Genre Essay are all begging to be edited, to become better, to not suck as much. But I'm sorry to tell them that I don't know where to start.
My Personal Essay was so long ago I've forgotten what was wrong with it. There is, no doubt, many things wrong, but I don't know how to go back and edit an essay I wrote as a different person than I am now.
My Research Essay was written not as long ago, and I feel much more confident in it. I know the deeper criticism, and I know the easy fixes. But for the more in depth criticism I was given, I don't know how to start. I was given good criticism- I know that doing what people suggested would improve the essay, but I don't think I can. People suggested to go more in depth on certain aspects of my essay, but there isn't much more to delve into.
The Re-Genre Essay was a surprising success. I wasn't necessarily worried when presenting to the class, but I didn't think it would be good. I thought my imitating of my dad was ridiculous, and I was pretty sure you could hear some jingling in the background that was distracting. Apparently all my inner insecurities about this essay were for naught- it was decent. Got good reviews. And while I sincerely appreciate the good feedback, I don't know how to make it better. This Radio Essay was a first draft, I have to improve upon it. But with the good feedback I got, I don't know where to go, and I'm hesitant to change anything.
I'm someone who likes-no-needs to have a plan in order to move in with their life. As long as I know what I have to do and when I'm going to do it, I can watch Castle now, right?
Needless to say, I'm going to be very happy when I talk to Dr. Ballenger and discuss all these issues and make a plan.
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