Research paper reflections

Ah! Alas I sit here in front of the screen typing away at 3:08am in the morning. A time when all good citizens should be in bed aye? Lol. It feels like judgment day (end of the semester) is creeping up on me. At this point I’m feeling swamped and yet inspired. I have been reading and responding to the research paper assignments that we have been given. I would like to say that so far, this has been a very helpful exercise. While it’s a volume of reading to do, it’s helped to provide useful feedbacks on what I need to correct in my paper. In addition to that I have entered some people’s worlds as writers; and this has helped me to reflect upon my own writing as well. From the structure, tone and contents I see others exhibiting it has caused me to rethink about how to bring across my points. It is also a privilege to perhaps be instrumental in influencing other people’s papers as well. As far as writing my paper goes, it is interesting to find out that some of my readers do seem to have a sincere interest in my paper that goes beyond the mandatory requirements. This is a good thing. For all who may be reading this I just want to say thanks to those who produced constructive criticism of my paper. It has truly been helpful.
When I met with Jen she said that if my audience didn’t care for soccer they wouldn’t really be interested in the person I am writing about (Diego Maradona). I have had time to reflect and while there may be some truth to what she said. I have come to disagree, the reason I say this is because of an experience I had. I really don’t care for baseball as I really find it mind boggling, lol; however during the Barry Bonds incident…the name kept coming up and I kind of got interested (although not in the sport itself). I wanted to know what all the Bond fuss was all about. So, one day I stumble across a sports illustrated with an article on Bonds and I read it. Well, Jen if you’re reading this, this is why I disagree with you in part. Anyway, I don’t know if when we make corrections to our paper, if people are required to give updated comments. Well, later my honorable peers my bed is calling.