English 112 Blog: Morgan Montgomery

In coming to a conclusion of English for this year and the research paper, I can look back and realize the changes and how I write now, compared to just four months ago through the readings of both the textbook and research conducted by myself. The textbook outlined and structured my writing much more than anytime before. The philosophies put forth in the textbook served as an asset for myself and my writing. Beginning with introductions through conclusions the textbook outlined a correct way of writing along with class exercises that outlined the direction to write such papers, such as a speculating causes paper or arguing position writing. The textbook helped break down my writing into increments, to the extent to now I work on a lengthy ten page paper becomes not overbearing. The research I have conducted throughout the semester has also enhanced the way I write and incorporate sources into my writing. Sources and research can help structure writing and support it at the same time, making the overall read much more credible. Conducting research has also allowed to me to learn and become a credible writer. In approaching writing, conducting the research prior to the writing is how I prefer. Therefore I am knowledgeable and know the position I am going to argue if it is an arguing a position paper, or to be credible and able to support my causes in a speculating causes paper.