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My Name is Ali

This class has helped me think and write more clearly. I learned how to organize my ideas better and explain my thoughts in simple, strong sentences. These skills will help me in other classes and in real life when I need to write emails, essays, or important messages.

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I agree with you that research writing was a big learning emphasis in this class. Also, it's true that the mindfulness exercises can be good for working on assignments.

-Will T.

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This class really helped me to find sources that not only were useful in putting together a good paper but also undeniably reliable. Also, I try to think about how I can slow down and be mindful while in stressful situations like assignments or just life in general. I can apply what I've learned to this class in future English classes, essays, and everyday living.

-Will Tiemeyer

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This class has been very kind to me in what's honestly been a really difficult time. I've learned a lot about the topics I researched, and the habits of mind and mindfulness have been interesting to think about. I've noticed that my writing isn't always crystal clear, so I've worked to improve on that, and I believe it will help me in the future.

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Yes I think slowing down and focusing on your own growth is a great way to be a more mindful writer. I also really appreciated how our professor encouraged us not to rush and reminded us to be kind to ourselves when we feel overwhelmed because it’s something we all need to hear sometimes

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I definitely relate with how you talked about mindfulness helping you stay focused instead of overwhelmed since I have gotten overwhelmed with big projects before. Learning to do and incorporate interviews into our writing was new for me too and it was honestly pretty fun. Good luck in your future classes! - Ashley Frohning

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Reminding myself to be mindful (in my daily life as well as in this class) has helped me slow down and be more intentional with my research and writing, instead of just trying to get it done. I also became a better interviewer and more mindful of asking questions that are genuinely relevant to my research instead of overly complicated or unhelpful questions. I know I’ll use these skills in future classes, my future career, and in my volunteer work. - Ashley Frohning

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I completely agree that this class strengthened my understanding of research writing. Completing the four research papers had really helped expand my knowledge of academic formatting. In addition receiving direct feedback throughout the process, I also found it extremely valuable for improving my skills. Thank you for sharing!

-Grace Keating

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Thank you for sharing! I can resonate with your experience, this class also helped me think more intentionally and by slowing down through mindfulness. It made me feel more confident and I plan to use these skills learned this quarter in my other classes.

-Grace Keating

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This class has helped me expand both my thinking and my writing in impactful ways, adopting new techniques I had not used before. Such as by teaching me how to conduct interviews and properly incorporate it into a research paper and involving mindfulness techniques into writing. Which was something I had been familiar with prior to this class. I learned how to use mindfulness strategies to set intentions and remain focused which ultimately helped me avoid feelings of being overwhelmed and foster a productive writing experience. I highly enjoyed this class and plan to utilize these skills to future writing projects.

- Grace Keating

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This is a good takeaway from the class. It's important to have outlines and plans for everything you write, and this class taught us that very well. Best of luck to you, too!

Kai Solper

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Yes, writing is fun! Of course, when you do it about things you enjoy. This is one of the reasons why this class was so beneficial to me, and I'm glad you found enjoyment in something you may have used to dislike.

Kai Solper

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This class has helped me in many ways to become a better writer. It has shown me how to better write essays and how to keep myself grounded at school. I find the mindfulness tips in the class to be especially helpful, as well as some of the meditation/pre-work strategies.

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I agree with what you said. This class has greatly helped us understand and get used to the structure of argumentation. It not only helps us support our claims in writing, but also teaches us how to persuade others or stand by our own viewpoints in daily life.

Yumai zeng

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Focusing and slowing down your thinking must have helped your writing a lot. It improves your efficiency and also makes the foundation of your work more solid.

Yumai zeng

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This class has helped me think more clearly when I write and pay more attention to mindfulness. Through mindfulness, I’ve learned to slow down, organize my ideas, and express my thoughts with more confidence while focusing on my own growth. These skills will help me communicate more effectively and support my ideas with a steadier, more thoughtful approach

---Yumai zeng

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Hi Janie, before this class, I used to rush and just wanted to finish my homework as fast as possible. But this time, just like you, I took it slow so I could actually learn and fix my mistakes. I’m glad you feel more confident organizing your ideas. I can say the same about myself. I wish you success in your future classes. - Koray

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This class helped me to slow down and be more aware when writing. I learned how to reflect on my thoughts before placing them onto the paper, which made my writing clearer and more organized. I apply these skills to classes and in my everyday communication. -Koray

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This class has helped me think more intentionally about my writing by slowing down and practicing mindfulness before I start. Reflecting on my thoughts and stress levels has made it easier to organize ideas and stay focused instead of rushing. I feel more confident approaching essays now, and I can use these skills in other classes and even outside of school, or whenever I need to communicate clearly or manage anxious feelings.

- Madi Porter

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This class helped me slow down and really think about how I write instead of just rushing to finish assignments. I learned to plan my ideas, be more mindful while writing, and use sources more thoughtfully. I can use these skills in future classes to write stronger essays and in everyday situations where I need to communicate clearly and confidently. It was nice to be in this class with this professor and classmates! I wish you all the best!

-Martine Lim

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I agree with you on how this class helped you slow down, it helped me as well. I did become more mindful of the way I write my essays and how I write in my day to day life, in my personal journal and whatnot.

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I completely agree that this class has helped me slow down when completing assignments. The mindfulness reflections have also helped me slow down and reflect on myself and my work more!

-Marcella

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During this class, I learned a lot of new skills on how to incorporate habits of mindfulness into both my academic and day-to-day life. It has taught me to slow down more and be in the moment while doing different activities. Additionally, I've learned how to identify a good source for papers and a lot more about the specifics of the MLA format that I didn't know about before. I plan to use the skills I've learned from this class and carry them through the rest of my academic journey and life in general!

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Hello Marcella!

I really agree with what you said about slowing down and being more present. It is like what I said on my own post! Learning mindfulness and how to evaluate sources has helped me too, especially with writing stronger papers. Those skills will definitely be useful moving forward in all our classes and everyday life.

-Martine Lim

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In a fast-paced world, it is useful to slow down. Being mindful is the best way to do so. - Caden Diaz

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This class has helped me slow down and actually think about my writing instead of rushing through it. The mindfulness reflections made me more aware of my own thought process, and I feel more confident organizing my ideas and expressing them clearly. I know I’ll use these skills in future classes—and honestly in everyday communication too.

-Janie Lee

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I have learned a great deal in this class about research writing. The numerous discussion assignments and the four research papers significantly improved my writing skills and helped me better understand academic formatting. What will be especially useful to me moving forward is applying the different mindfulness strategies to strengthen my future papers. Professor's feedback was also immensely valuable in helping me recognize my mistakes and learn from them.

Isatou Darboe

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Krista, I really relate to what you said about balancing the weekly workload with everything else going on. It definitely felt stressful at times, but I agree that pushing through made the experience feel more meaningful. It’s great that you stuck to your goal and ended up seeing the bigger impact the course had on you. I’m glad we both got something valuable out of it!

-Zainab Elshikh

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I also agree very much that the grading on effort and understanding rather than grammatical errors truly helped me. I found myself knowing more about the content and worrying less on little errors. Good take and good job this quarter!

-Zainab Elshikh

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This class has helped me become more motivated to write by taking approaches that feel different from the English courses I’ve taken before. I found myself putting more effort into getting things done and the habits of mindfulness were something I incorporated into my daily life. I also appreciated our discussions, they gave me ideas I hadn’t considered and offered helpful feedback. Overall, this class pushed me to focus more on clarity and detail in my writing, and I plan to use these skills to communicate more effectively in future classes. Thank you Professor Foster!

-Zainab Elshikh

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Zainab, this class has truly been motivating. the discussion topics are engaging and have encouraged me to conduct deep and extensive research on many of them. What makes the experience even more meaningful is how we were guided to incorporate different mindfulness strategies into our writing.

Isatou Darboe

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Hi Molly!

I really like hearing about how you applied personal goals to your learning throughout this course. I agree with you about how having intentions with your writing pushes you to do your best and that is a great goal to have. Great job this quarter!

-Krista Chisholm

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Hi Ava!

I wanted to write back to you about your response to this discussion. I know you pretty well outside of this class and seeing the way you pushed through even when it was hard was super inspiring. Your confidence has grown throughout the time I have known you and I can see how this class also reflects that as well. Studying with you in between volleyball games, classes, and days where we both were exhausted is something I will always value. I am proud of all of your hard work!

-Krista Chisholm

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This class helped me to find enjoyment in writing. Previous classes made me feel like writing was limited and all about word choice and having the right techniques. However, this class showed how fun it is to write about topics that are interesting to me. Researching something that is meaningful helped me to enjoy the process much more than what I had experienced in the past. This makes me more optimistic about writing papers in the future as well. In terms of the writing itself, this class has provided me with a good baseline idea of how to write quality research papers. I have a foundation that I can build upon in the future as I write more papers.

- Daniel Bruno

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This class definitely helped me focus on mindfulness in my education as well as how to manage my learning tasks every week in day-to-day life. I feel like the course was very well structured and taught me a bunch of different ways to write as well as doing research differently. This class felt pretty stressful at times knowing I always had something due by the end of the week and balancing it on top of athletics, but pushing through made me feel stronger in the end. I made a goal at the beginning of the quarter to dedicate a pretty good chunk of time every week to this course and at times I definitely wish I had not set such a large amount of time, but also at the same time I think it made me realize the importance of taking my classes seriously and focusing on the overall importance it is making in my life. I am very grateful for taking this class!

-Krista Chisholm

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I agree with your point about the mindfulness pieces. They actually made me reflect on how I write, not just what I write. It’s cool seeing how much that helped both of us.

-Janie Lee

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Krista, I believe the main purpose of writing about the different mindfulness strategies is to help us incorporate them into our writing style, which will be very beneficial for future assignments. Regarding the course structure, i also think it is well organized. I did experience some stress since we had to complete three assignments each week, but that actually helped me improve my time management skills. Overall, it has been a great class.

Isatou Darboe

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Hello Emmanuel! I agree with that a lot. I also feel like my writing got clearer and better organized through this course. Feels like I have a great sense of what needs to be done on the checklist now when I write papers.

-Daniel Bruno

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Hi Hwanhee, I really appreciate how you shared your experience with learning MLA style in this class. It’s great that you felt the focus was on effort and improvement rather than perfection in grammar. That kind of approach really helps students grow with more confidence. I’m glad the class made you feel respected and supported in your learning. Your dedication to applying what you learned truly shows your commitment as a student.

--Adama

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Hi Emmanuel, you’re absolutely right about how this class encourages you to reflect on your English literacy skills even beyond the classroom. It also strengthens your critical thinking when it comes to reading and writing in English. These skills are very useful for communicating clearly, whether you’re giving or receiving information in a more formal way. Becoming more confident and persuasive with your English is definitely an extra advantage that will help you in many situations.

-Adama

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I agree that the skills learned in this class are a lot. The class was overwhelming with a lot of information, but it tested your ability to follow direction. I also like the knowledge about MLA formatting I have acquired from this class. I look forward to taking all my acquired skills forward towards my future learning.

~~Emmanuel

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I agree with you that the weekly discussion was very helpful to tap into the minds of others and see what they are thinking which in turn help me with my idea.

~~Emmanuel

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This class has helped me slow down and think more critically about what I’m trying to say before I start writing. I’ve learned how to support ideas with clearer evidence and organize my thoughts in a way that makes my writing more focused and purposeful. These skills will help me communicate more effectively in other classes, in professional writing, and in any situation where I need to express my ideas clearly and persuasively in writing.

Emmanuel

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Thanks for sharing your thoughts. There are so many valuable skills and knowledge from this class that are useful for writing an essay. I am also willing to use this technique in the future and share it with others too.

-Pongsapat(Prince)

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Thank you for sharing your idea. I also love the idea. We have some kind of talk or discussion for each week, which makes me feel like we are in the classroom. And doing the MLA thing is easy, thanks for the guidelines.

-Pongsapat(Prince)

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In this class, I have improved my skills to another step. From using many small techniques that I learned in this class like the habit of mind to engage or something like that combined with the knowledge I have. Sometimes I feel tired out due to overwhelming work in the week but still make it through. Thank you so much for everything.

-Pongsapat(Prince)

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This class challenged me in a way I didn't expect—and that's exactly what made it worth it. I explored writing through mindfulness, learned how to gather real-world perspectives through interviews and surveys, and sharpened my ability to format academic work using MLA. Some tasks felt intense, but I discovered that persistence and time make a real difference. These experiences weren't just assignments—they were stepping stones toward becoming a more capable, confident student.

-Sakulwat(Pon)

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Your reflection shows strong awareness of how this class supported your growth as a writer. It’s great that you felt respected and evaluated based on your effort to apply MLA skills rather than just grammar. This demonstrates how effective teaching can build confidence and genuine learning.

-Sakulwat(Pon)

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I love that there are weekly discussions where even if you can't see each other, you can still read other people's work to keep the discussion going. I learned a lot about MLA essay writing in this class, and there was a lot of essay writing involved. This was a very intense writing exercise.

-Sakulwat(Pon)

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Hi Ava! I love the way that you described this class. Saying that all of the assignments were "stepping stones" was such a great way to explain it, because we would practice our skills and then apply them to the bigger writing pieces. I think zooming out and recognizing this is so important to find the "why" behind this class.

-Molly McFeron

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Hi Adama! I love the way that you recognized the impact that mindfullness and the habits of mind helped you this quarter. I also really agree with putting in the work and seeing it payoff. Especially with classes that use discussion posts, it can feel overwhelming, but understanding that its a valuable skill is so refreshing!

-Molly McFeron

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From this class, I have learned a lot of valuable skills in applying what I have researched to a piece of writing. I have also learned how to create personal goals and set intentions before starting a piece of writing, which has pushed me to perform my best. Both of these skills have allowed me to challenged, but understand the learning that I am doing. I am looking forward to applying these skills to other subjects and different aspects of my life, because I think they are good tools that set me up for success.

-Molly McFeron

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Hi Ava! Connecting the assignment to the real world experience, I think that is the best way to accept the hard work. Very good way of finding the way.

-Hwanhee

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I really like how you highlighted the difference in grading—it's empowering to be evaluated on effort and growth rather than just technical perfection. It sounds like this class helped you feel seen and supported, which makes the learning experience so much more meaningful.

-Ava Werden

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I really like how honest and grounded your reflection is. It's clear you've put in the effort to grow through the challenges, and your commitment to learning—especially through mindfulness and research.

-Ava Werden

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This class challenged me in a way I didn't expect—and that's exactly what made it worth it. I explored writing through mindfulness, learned how to gather real-world perspectives through interviews and surveys, and sharpened my ability to format academic work using MLA. Some tasks felt intense, but I discovered that persistence and time make a real difference. These experiences weren't just assignments—they were stepping stones toward becoming a more capable, confident student.

-Ava Werden

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I relate to what you said a lot—this class helped me slow down and think about my ideas in a clearer way too.

-Janie Lee

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Hello Adama! I really agree that especially that survey/interview seemed so overwhelming to do. And feel so good that you learned that all these processes are important in future!

-Hwanhee

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I have learned and acquired a lot of skills in this class. From using mindfulness on writing, interviewing and carrying out surveys for the essays and using MLA format to write. There were a couple of times where the assignments seemed overwhelming but I always pull through if I put in the work and ample time on the exercise. I see why it is imperative for the course/degree of mine and other students.

Adama Jobe.

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In this class, I learned a lot of skill with writing in MLA style. Yes, other class had also taught me how to do it. But this class was different, I was graded by my effort on applying those skills on my writing(less matter to my grammer skill).

This fact really made me feel respected in this class, that we are here to learn what she's teaching us.

-Hwanhee Kim