Finally! Im done!….with this class at least.
This was a challenging class for sure. I dont feel like my end result is a masterpiece (reason why I feel uncomfortable publishing) but it is a good first attempt at a research paper. Now I feel equipped with what Ive learned and the tools I was given. I will know what Im doing next time I try research writing.
I definitely have mixed feelings about publishing. It is a great accomplishment to get something published, but as I just said I do not think my paper is any where near worth publishing. I dont want to put my name out there with a work Im not confident it. Its not about the publishing itself, but about my paper. If I was more confident with my paper I would definitely try publishing. But for this particular paper, I dont want to. But since it is the requirements Ill try, although I wont like it.
This was my third, and last semester with Marlen. Ive seen changes but enjoyed the process all the same. Maybe it was the fact that this semester has been the worst for me personally, but near the end I just wanted to be done. I did not care which classmate helped me the most. For my it was one of my peer reviewers. Other than that I dont pay attention to people unless Im working with them. Im sure it is everything in my life right now that has put me in an apathetic state. But what can I do. I tried this semester, I really did. I put a lot of effort into this paper and Im happy with what I did. I dont think I need to recieve a rejection letter from a journal to make me think, well I tried. Ive tried a lot already and am happy with myself and what ive done in the class.
Marlen, thanks for another cool semester. It was a rough ride for me, but I always learn something valuable from you. Love you and good luck, I know youll be awesome at whatever your doing, wherever you are!
XOXO
