Cover Letter 1200-078

Tina Vue

ENGL 1200-78

April 27, 2012

Cover Letter: My first “A” on an English Paper

            I remember my sophomore year in high school, when everyone was required to take the tenth grade writing test.  My English teacher would teach me how to write a thesis, and how to structure my essay.  We were supposed to have an introduction, three bodies, and a conclusion.  My thesis was supposed to list the three main points of the body paragraphs.  That was the only writing I had learned in high school.  I struggled when it came to developing a thesis for any paper longer than two pages.  I decided in college to knock out two of my English classes in my freshman year, so I could just get over with it.  My two college semesters with Professor Tetterton were the best English class I have ever had.  I have grown to see my mistakes, such as elaborating my details, and making my thesis “crystal clear” for my final, in which is to revise project two.

            When writing project two, I came to understand Professor Tetterton critique about me being too vague.  Reading over my blogs, I have notice that is one of my major issues.  I tried to answer all the “so what” questions as I to elaborate and revised my blogs.  I know I have improved, because I am able to see my mistakes as a writer, when I review my previous projects. I feel I have a better understanding of how to write a clearer detailed thesis by including all the main points, even though it is not always as specific as I can make it; however, I feel satisfied that I have improved.

            Project two was my favorite project to write, so it was a joy to revise it for my final portfolio.  Without a doubt, I feel more confident as a writer being able to observe my errors, writing more specific details and a well developed thesis.  I remember making “C’s” on my English papers in high school and now making “A’s” or “B’s” on my college English papers.  I definitely feel much successful as a writer.