research paper review

oh what fun this essay was. i have never done an assignment before that put in so much effort. i learned about my stregnths in researching and gathering information. i still believe that my weakness is my ability to truly look at the information/quote/piece of evidence, and say why it is important. i found it quite difficult to keep my thoughts in line with my thesis. i worried i would get off track, like how ms. Gerber explained one of her 10th graders did. it will be so exciting to see what i got(well only if it is good) because i know that grade will reflect how i really did try my best. In the future i need to remember to take more time on say/mean/matter. just sit down with all of my quotes and really reflect. Honors class has taken a whole different meaning now. it is not just read a couple difficult books. it is also the grueling mla as well as six pages on a controversial topic. i am glad the topic(controversial)was so open because i was able to choose something to write about that i felt passionately towards. As a student i can be lazy sometimes, i don't always feel like giving something 100% of my attention. but there was no slacking off in this project. The school year is almost over, which means it is on to bigger and better things...like 10th grade english honors. Just the name frightens me. I know next year's class will be even more rigorous but i know if i take my time i can succeed. i think a clean slate will be good for me next year. my silly mistakes as a freshman behind me, there will be nothing i can't do. Next year's research paper i must remember to plot out and plan more(outline)for the essay. know exactly what i am going to say BEFORE i jump into it!