My Desire For Success

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“In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure. Bill Cosby explained in this quote the mode of operation and mind-set of one who strives for success. For me; however, the fear of failure was prevalent and at the forefront of my English language journey, the fear was so overwhelming that I even opt not to do the English Proficiency Test provided by the Language and Linguistics Department of The UWI. I have been a student in the Critical Reading and Writing in the Disciplines (FOUND 1019) for almost two semester at The University of The West Indies, Mona. Over the duration of the course I have grown to learn more than I thought I could have. Over the years of being in high school I always see myself and the English language being on opposite sides of the spectrum and it would have to take a miracle for me to accept and to have an appreciation of the language and its concepts. Being introduced to the FOUND1019 program my expectations were not high and much interest was not shown on my part at first. However, going through the program to almost completion, this course have taught me much more than I would have expected to learn based on my view and dislike of the subject. With much thanks to the FOUN1019 program, I have learned how to construct a proper essay and explore the different parameters of essay writing and writing in general, I have also gained a better understanding and the important aspect of thinking and reading critically as this skill comes in handy especially when doing scientific research papers for my Science degree.
We learned that when writing, it is important to write concretely and descriptively, using few clichés. Using one’s self-expression to write concretely and desc...

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...as fact only that which is actually true. To evaluate a conclusion, we must evaluate the evidence upon which that conclusion is based. We do not want just any information; we want reliable information. To assess the validity of remarks within a text, we must go outside a text and bring to bear outside knowledge and standards.
In conclusion, my view of English as a subject have changed to some extent. I have learned a lot and gained more appreciation for writers, as well as myself. I am still learning and have a lot more to lean in hopes of improving my writing skills and full potential as a writer. The FOUN1019 program most productive and should be continued for future students like myself. “Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way. And don't pray when it rains if you don't pray when the sun shines”. -Richard M. Nixon

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