As I start gathering research and formulating questions, I plan on constructing my argument in a manner that caters to my audience: my ENG 201H class. In regards to the research I'll use, some of the articles I've already come across are difficult to decipher due to the puzzle that is academic writing, so as I break down and process the information I can put it into my own words that are easier to understand. Also, in this paper, I plan on relying more on paraphrasing than using actual quotes. I realize that not everyone is going to math or teaching like I am so giving background on my argument rather than just jumping right in is important. By current strengths are that I am very passionate about this subject, I know a lot of information already, and I also have some personal experiences to add to the argument. Some of my weaknesses are that I am very fact driven and sometimes when I write, I get to the end of the second pages and I'm like "Oh! That's what I want to say!" so then I have to go back and make sure my thesis is clear.
Looking at the "Framework for Success" tips, I think my goal for the first half of semester (becoming more creative) was achieved through our second assignment, the evaluation paper. Still, I think that with this argument I still need to work on that aspect, allowing my voice to shine through and not let it be drowned out by facts and quotes. This idea goes with the skill of engagement and making sure my readers are as excited with this topic as I am. I think that working on these habits will allow me to grow as an academic writer as this next part of the semester progresses.
