Final Research Paper Reflection

After completing the final research paper I felt that my overall performance and result was similar to that of the last major assignment, the Literature Review. In both assignments I felt that I had struggled with time management. Each writing session for my final paper, I had envisioned in my mind how much I was going to write, but each session I fell back on those goals. For instance, I would hope to finish a specific body paragraph with the time that I’d set aside for writing, but I oftentimes I would only complete half of what I intended to do. One of the reasons was the difficulty in starting the writing process and trying to make my first sentences as perfect as possible. This would eat into my time reserves which made me frustrated at myself and unmotivated to finish the task. I was angry at myself for wasting time and completing so little. In addition, other assignments and finals week made it difficult for me to focus on my research paper, which led to the rapid approach of due dates. Ultimately, I still felt that I had improved somewhat from my Literature Review paper in terms of essay structure and conciseness. In both papers I felt that I had made clear connections between each of my points of views or lens that I was trying to argue. In the future, I want to work on my ability to write fluidly instead of trying to sound perfect the first time.