One thing I don’t like about the research paper is that it’s taking too long to do. Another thing I don’t like about the research paper is that we need to write a whole paragraph on each section like the thesis, evidence,reasoning, etc. Lastly, I don’t like doing too much writing, so at this point i’m just irritated.

My conspiracy theory is Area 51 and aliens. I chose this because I love conspiracy theories and I am a strong believer in this topic. Also I chose this because I know that there’s a lot of information on area 51. In this topic I know that there’s a lot of other believers and so there’s lots of proof. Lastly, I chose this because it’s something im interested in.

Something I struggled with when writing my essay was finding the right words to compare the two images without writing the same thing. I believe that in the essay I was successful with keeping the topic and question related and writing more than two paragraphs. What I learned with this essay was to properly set my words how I want them to be in order for my essay to make sense and answer the question. Something else I want to know from the essay topic is how do we not mix up techniques and tone/mood.

I do consider myself to be a writer because I know i’m good at writing and when I start writing I don’t really set a limit for myself. Also, when writing I know that I have something to get done so I just write fast and don’t stop but it’s not on purpose. I write when i’m at home and when i’m at school, but mainly in school. At school I mainly write about academic stuff but when i’m at home I write about random stuff and whatever is going on with my life because it’s only when i’m texting.At school I write because I am forced to but When i’m texting I write because I communicate with my friends and family. I also write because texting my friends keeps me entertained and it’s a good practice towards my writing skills.

Also I consider myself a writer because I focus on the main idea and when it’s paragraphs we have to write I usually am good at writing them. I also write when i’m at school to do work. I write about whatever we learn in a specific class and the work I have to do. I write because I need to get a grade. I also write because by writing I learn.

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