D#9, HW#3 - Writing Project Reflection

The first task in completing WP#2 was orienting myself with the search technology. I was a virgin to scholarly databases, and needed some time to acclimate myself to the digital tools. Next, I formed some key search words that I thought would yield the results I was looking for. Over the course of evaluating numerous documents, these search words evolved, as I used obtained sources to generate new keywords and modify existing ones. After collecting my sources, the process of notation began. I read and reviewed each source three times, once with no marking, then with a highlighter, and finally with a ballpoint pen. Once notes were made, I wrote annotations for each source, which I subsequently revised. With this done, the final steps were to type an APA citation for each entry, format the document, and do a final proofreading.
Next time I construct a project of this sort, I will more carefully screen my sources, in the interest of streamlining my research time. Otherwise, I will take similar steps to a completion.

I am most proud of the selection of sources I included, and the formatting of the document. The source was well-rounded, including respected newspapers and magazines in tandem with peer reviewed journal articles. I used font and format to clothe the document with a pleasing aesthetic. I am most concerned with the specificity of my annotations, and to address this I included specific examples from the articles. If I had more time, I would continue to craft my annotations into whirlpools of persuasive prose.

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My main self-working points in this project were effective selection of sources based on intended purpose and audience, construction of comprehensive, yet concise, annotations, and proper usage of APA style citation. I succeeded in improving all of those skills. The main educational goal of WP#3 will be to construct a persuasive argument.

So far, this project has involved using all except the eighth course compentency. The use of these course competencies can be inferred from my process described above. I view this project as a successful paper. My goal on future projects is to address as many of these competencies as possible.