Writing Assignment # 4: Revisiting your Expectations

When looking back upon this semester and the internship and capstone course, my expectations have been quite accurate. I have learned so much from the Press and the assignments for 491A. It is easy to understand why this is required to graduate. I really does address everything we've learned as English Majors and PWE students. I've applied analytical thinking when content editing Matewan and proofreading Trenchmouth to consider audience objective and understanding. I've constantly been reflecting upon this experience and what I've learned as a result and how to apply what I've learned to my career. Everyday I have to communicate effectively to Than and Rachel so that my corrections are understood and justified.

The poster exhibit is soon approaching and I am still excited and know that I'm going to include the Atlas Maps I've been working on and Matewan, since both have been huge projects. I just can't wait to see what everyone else has designed and how their experiences have been. Also, I am still dreading the web portfolio, but I know I will complete it and it will be fabulous.

I am surprised that the blog became such an important part of the capstone. Although I wasn't always writing on the blog in a timely manner, I still wrote reflections everyday in my notebook. It has become a large part of assessing what I've done and what I am capable of doing. I have really liked reading others' blogs as well to see the interesting projects they've completed and the similar feelings we've all have experienced. This has taught me a lot about myself, my writing, and my end as a college student. I cannot wait to move onto the next phase of my life and I believe that this capstone experience has truly helped to prepare me for what's to come.