Alexander Vaz

Professor Redding
English Composition I
Writing Portfolio
Analytical Cover Letter
Beginning the semester with a lack of writing techniques, undeveloped reading
comprehension and basic unconfidence as a writer, I believe where I stand today as a student
has changed in a stupendous way. From the opportunities given to me this semester, I have
repeatedly attempted to become the most direct writer I can be. Saying this, I do not have a
doubt in my mind on what I could accomplish as a writer based by the skills I have learned and
performed during this semester. As I have learned a prodigious amount about composition over
this semester, I have adapted to the skill of learning to not make the same mistake in a certain
piece of literature. Overall, I have struggled with unconfident thesis statements, unstructured
sentences, and very opinionated writing.
Throughout the four compositions I have written this semester, I continually struggled
with the the skill of creating unbalanced sentences, which, in essence, creating a flat type of
writing. For instance, in composition two, I write rage and aggression plays this role in a vicious
human beings mind, producing a grammatically incorrect, bland statement (Vaz, paper 2). In
comparison to my third composition, I write granting both definitions place monsters in the
same, unique classification, the factors dictating the recognition of monstrosity differ for each
definition (Vaz, paper 3). Having a grammatically correct sentence allows the audience to
recognize the quality of the author, thus engaging in the composition thoroughly.
Another skill that has restrained me to further expand my potential in writing is
demonstrating opinionated words. In composition two, I have created a insignificant sentence by
writing the way the human mind works, there honestly should be more harmful acts, which is a
scary thought (Vaz, paper 2). By creating an opinionated sentence, I have made the audience
realize the biased viewpoints that the author takes. As in composition three, I have made a valid
argument by stating, after the numerous amount of characteristics that a monster could obtain,
this term primarily creates a profusion of contention (Vaz, paper 3). By creating an
argumentative sentence rather than an opinionated one, as an author, I have justified the care
for my audiences perspective. In doing so, I have further intrigued my audience by conveying a
secure argument by using potent diction.
Approaching the conclusion of the semester, I can confidently say that I have become a
better writer through the myriad of revisions and tries, Furthermore, I have been introduced to
many writing skills and it is unbelievable to think how far I have come. Looking back on the
beginning of the semester, I remember being stressed with the amount of success that I had
earned. Throughout this portfolio especially, I have realized the amount of obstacles I have
overcome. With that said, I am ecstatic about the writer I have evolved into, and surely know
that the sky is the limit for me as a writer. By realizing and overcoming my strengths and
weaknesses throughout my first college english compels me to be an unstoppable, dignified
author.