Overall, I think I did a good job on the paper. I did a good job integrating and finding quotes that supported my thesis. I wish I would have looked further into my sources and found more support. I didn’t take enough time to really see what my sources said when we did modules; I was more focused on just getting them done. When it came time to highlight the sources, I struggled. Had I actually saw what the sources had to say from the beginning, I feel like the whole process would have been a little easier. I’d like to work more on introducing my paraphrases and quoting less. While reading back on my paper, it seemed like I was quoting too much and not using my own thoughts. If I could recommend anything to future seniors, it would be to spread their time out wisely. Although the paper may seem stress free, the week before its due is one of the most stressful weeks I have ever had in my whole high school career. So use your time wisely. Don’t wait until the week before it’s due to really crack down on it. Do it piece by piece over the month before it’s due so you can leave yourself enough time to revise and edit it as many times as you wish without feeling rushed.
