English 1301: A Lesson in Effective Communication

A successful English Composition 1301 student is not just one who has passing grades, but one who completes all their tasks wisely.When I first started English 1301 I thought it was going to be a breeze, but I was proven wrong. The class proved to be a challenge that required a great deal of effort from me. It required time-management, determination, flexibility, focus,setting priorities, communication, and engagement. Although I did great at demonstrating some of the traits, there were some that I did not excel at and for that I paid the price.
First, is communication which is a key component to every field of work. It is especially important when you need information in English 1301. It requires communication to obtain information about an assignment you do not know about. It is also required to properly state and convey what you are trying to say in your essay and to the professor. It gives you a better understanding of what is going on in class and makes sure you comprehend the material. Communication is a necessary trait that you as a 1301 student will need to have.
For me communication was my downfall in English 1301. I did not communicate my concerns effectively in class with my professor or peers, therefore resulting in me

Although I started off strong determined to finish my assignments and in hopes of obtaining superb grades, my determination grew weak I when I was nearly or halfway done. I would just slack off until the assignment was nearly due, then I would rush to finish it. On the second essay that I was assigned, I started off strong, but halfway through I just didn’t give it my all. I did so because I believed that I would pass even if I didn’t try my hardest. My lack of motivation, as well as many other reasons, caused me to fail that essay. My determination helped me to achieve much in this class, but because I didn’t have enough of it I got lazy and it held me back from my full