Many of my views and opinions did not change through this course because I tend to be pretty informed on a topic before I make an opinion about it. My view of happiness was no exception, it only changed slightly. I originally thought happiness differed for every person, but by my definition, it is something all people can relate to. I think that happiness is about obtaining security, through many aspects like money, relationships, work, and fun.
What did change for me, however, was my ability to edit my work. Writing for me used to be something very personal. I hated showing my work to others and I also hated hearing their feedback. Of course I knew this wasn't the best way to view peer editing but that's the way it was until this course, especially considering the fact that I hadn't gotten much good peer feedback in high school. When we would break into peer groups we would end up talking about things completely off topic. In W131 I really listened to what my group would tell me and look at how I could meet their needs while remaining true to my own writing style. By the end of this semester (now) I actually feel the need to show everything I write to an editor before I turn it in. I see that this is a necessary part of the writing process, especially if I want to be successful here. This course helped me grow as a writer and I really feel like I am ready to move on to my other courses.
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