TOW #27

In my TOWs, I've noticed an improvement in terms of how I analyze the content. In the assessed TOW as compared to TOWs, I was able to analyze the context, color and purpose of the picture presented, whereas with the first picture I analyzed, I almost summarized what was being shown. Now, in later TOWs, I understand more fully what is expected from the short analyses, and am able to complete them more with this in mind. I believe that I at least mastered identifying the author's purpose, which was incredibly helpful in my analysis essays going forward. When it comes to making improvements, I could still learn to further explain what the devices were that the author used to achieve his or her purpose, as this is what usually made my analysis essays in the 4-6 range instead of 7-8. Sometimes I stated the purpose in a confusing manner and other times I was simply commenting on the article, instead of actually analyzing what the purpose of it was. Overall I believe that I did benefit from these assignments because I was able to refine my skills for the analysis essay, which left me better prepared for the things that I ended up finding very easy at the end of the year, like argument and synthesis, and was glad that they are a part of the curriculum.