I thought that the way this assignment was laid out in steps was very beneficial for me because I was able to focus on a specific aspect at each draft. It was also useful to have the drafts gradually increase in length, that way I was not initially overwhelmed and I had time in between the drafts to think about what I wanted to add. I enjoyed reading the short stories by King and Lamott at the start of the assignment because they opened my eyes to possible ways I could re-examine my writing experience and how I can learn from previous work. From this process, I learned how important reflection can be in improving my work. I believe asking myself reflective questions will add another dimension to my writing and enhance my development as a writer. If I am able to use reflection more often in my writing process, I will be able to clearly develop a sense of purpose, figure out who my readers are, determine what effect I want to have on the audience, establish revising goals, and polish my writing diction and style. Incorporating these aspects into my writing process for future assignments will allow me to become a stronger writer and independent learner. However, I did find it difficult to tackle the areas I need to improve upon because it was unfamiliar territory. I found writing about my emotions and opinions of my past composition very strange, which in the past is something I tend to from in my writing. Even though I was ambivalent about refining these areas, I understand that including more personal opinion is the key factor in further improving my writing