When i first started this class, i had some terrible habits when it came to my writing. My mechanics were all jacked up and i would always write like i talked and that led to me messing up on a lot of my papers. During the first couple weeks of this class, I would just gradually show up and not really pay attention. The first essay was assigned and I completed it on time. When i opened the document on blackboard and saw all of the markings and comments i was almost embarrassed knowing that i had submitted that piece of work. In the following weeks, i made it my business to improve my writing skills. Most of the problems were generally easy fixes and i just needed to do the simple things to improve upon them. From the first essay to the last, my grades improved with each one. Professor Holt helped me a lot. One of the biggest things i will take from this class is just to take my time and go back and proofread. Before this class, those are two things i could never get myself to do. I would always just rush to finish essay assignments and that usually resulted in grades that weren’t how they should have been. This course has taught me so much about myself and writing in general.Had i not taken this class, i probably would still struggle with basic writing techniques. I now feel more comfortable when it comes to writing. I feel as if in the long run this class will be very beneficial in numerous ways. This class went from being “some stupid class i have to take because i didn’t take my WSPT” to “I am so glad my advisor led me towards this course”. Professor Holt is a great teacher, and i would recommend this course to anyone seeking college level writing skills.