Reflection FINAL

Back in my polytechnic days, business reports rather than academic essay writings constitutes the bulk of my academic journey. Hence, the focus was not on the language and gradually, I took for granted the importance of it. Having known that I would be required to go through the process of essay writing again seemed so daunting in the beginning and it was a huge blow to my confidence as well.

At the start of the course, I was extremely careless during essay writing as I did not paid much attention to grammar, sentence structure, verbs and tense. Furthermore, my essays lacked the focus and organization. Through the intensive lessons and one-to-one consultation, the valuable feedback from my tutor has made me more aware of my common mistakes. Activities in class such as peer reviews, engaging games and interaction with peers help to enforce the learning process. As I went through the course, I became more conscientious in my work to spot my errors and strive for further improvement. Even though I witness the personal development of my writing skills, there is definitely room for improvement. For example, the depth and critical analysis of my essay writing could be further honed. Moreover, the blunders I made could be further minimized. To overcome these, it is essential to read and write more to improve myself. Through the continuous practices, I also aim to sharpen my critical thinking skills.

In conclusion, it has been a fruitful and enriching experience for me in ES1102. The knowledge and skills I acquired will definitely aid me in my essay writings at NUS. It is encouraging to see myself improving but I will not be complacent and instead, continuously strive to achieve my potential.