Semi-Daily Scribbles

Holding out for something better. Missing the point entirely when opportunity doesn’t come knocking. Wishing away one’s present state or current condition but only knowing how to travel backwards. Enough is enough, but can it ever be the end goal?  Is good enough caving in to mediocrity or is it what we all should be aiming for? Success comes in many shades. There are varying degrees of accomplishment. There are works left unfinished that are as valid as the tome that finds its way to your bedside table. Luck. Chance. A fluke. A favor. If it’s all about timing, then what is it we’ve been doing all this time?  Waiting for the right time to realize we’ve run out of it? There is no shame in being content. No harm can come in seeing what’s truly in front of you. This moment, this precise moment, is unique. It slipped away before I ever had hold of it. That should be enough. I’m in the present. Mindful, peaceful, grateful. Missing out on everything and wanting none of it. What I desire is something I haven’t thought of yet, so there’s no sense in running after it.

I received some thoughtful feedback this week on my The Left Hand of Darkness essay. Without further ado, here are the peer reviews for our Unit 9 assignment ~

FORM

student1 → The essay is a little confusing. The structure of ideas lacks clarity but, on a positive note, the use of vocabulary is really good. The student could benefit from using the works cited box to clarify some aspects and give a couple definitions or notes. It's valid.

student2 → Good form! However, you don't really make your central point clear. (I can see what you're trying to say, but you never do so explicitly in your text.) = 2

student3 → Great work. Writing is direct with easy to track argument. I'm giving you a 3 for form & content. Thank you.

student4 → I think that your essay is very well written. Your vocabulary is good and your ideas are constructed in a way that is easy to understand. The structure looks good too.

Score from your peers: 2

CONTENT

student1 → The essay has a nice idea behind it, but the arguments are vague and lack strength. Not best but not the worst.

student2 → An interesting perspective. = 2

student3 → Enjoyed very much your topic. I thought about that too when reading the book. In our society we shun and medicate the mentally ill. I've oftentimes wondered if the insane are just grossly misunderstood.

student4 → I liked some of the ideas that you presented in your essay but I have to say that it looks too descriptive. However I think that you have a good point there and your arguments are good enough.

Score from your peers: 2