November 8th Blog, Writing Project #2 Reflection

Our second writing project for English 101 was interesting and unlike any project I have ever been assigned before. I really liked how unique the project was and how we, the students, could be creative in the sense that we could choose any topic that relates to us and Arizona State University, but I also appreciated how well structured it was, since we were only allowed to use credible, supportive resources and measurable, supported evaluative criteria. Since we could pick any topic, I felt like we evaluated interesting, applicable, and relatable subjects, which made it easy to analyze and express to the audience the benefit of the subject and the value of each of the places on the map. For me, it was easy to find sources that explained what a “good” or “healthy” job is and what qualities that kind of job possesses, but sometimes it was difficult to find sources that were highly credible and applicable to the college-age group and community. When it came to the sources, much of the evaluative criteria that worked to define that good or healthy job were majorly another person’s or company’s opinion. Also, when it came to my subject, it was sometimes difficult to find evaluations and criteria for a job that isn’t meant to be a long lasting career. Overall though, I think this project wasn’t extremely difficult, and for me personally, it was educational for both inside the classroom, regarding English, and outside the classroom, in the real, working world, where I will be spending a lot of time and putting forth much effort. This project was beneficial to writing, sources within writing, and new knowledge that I can take into the world and exercise/consider in my own, personal life.