Reflection Of My Writing

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Based on my recent past experiences, writing has been a challenge for me. Beginning my first semester with King University, and being expected to write book reports, comparison essays, and answering discussion board questions was extremely overwhelming. My writing strengths were limited to determination and were based on my previous appreciation for writing. Initially, I felt ignorant and defeated by the whole writing process. It has been twenty-six years since I graduated high school, the writing format has changed drastically from what I can remember, I’ve had to come accustomed to the APA format of writing. As years have passed and time has changed there is a greater expectation with writing skills, keeping the new generation engaged in

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