To start off I feel as though this essay was much difficult than the first. I don’t really know what made it so difficult. Maybe it was the extensive amount of research or trying to organize all of my thoughts. When choosing my topic of interest, I was so confident I would be able to write so much information on my topic. I knew that because of my prior knowledge on the subject it would be fairly easy to come up with information. However, this was not the case.

Throughout my writing process, it was very difficult for me to find useful information that would relate directly to my question. I found a lot of information or I knew a lot of information but I was very doubtful of my ability to relate those facts to my topic. Because my main question was more specific it became harder for me to try not to stray from the issue. I believe at some points during my writing, my passion for the subject got in the way of the facts and statistical research which was needed in order to complete my paper. When writing I tried to believe I was writing for those who supported the movement and wanted to have more information on how it impacted America. I feel like my intended audience also hindered my writing because it included my personal opinion on the matter. I know I usually have trouble with trying to steer clear from opinions so that is something I know I need to work on.

Overall, I think, despite the essay being challenging, it was very eye-opening on what changes need to be made for my writing to improve. I think it is very important for me to work on timing and organizing when writing. And next time I might stay away from topics I am already aware of so I can learn more and also have a fresh mind that is not full of predetermined opinions.

The topic I chose was actually kind of a difficult topic since I had to research something I had never really known about. It was through suggestions that made my topic about the broken windows theory. Originally it was about defunding the police but it was too new of a topic to write about. I had some trouble finding information before but once I had a solid topic it was quite easy to find what I need through google scholar. The most issue I had with my essay, however, was trying to word my thoughts into complete and logical sentences. It wasn’t like I had solved the issue but it was more of just thinking hard enough as if piecing together a puzzle in my head and forming each sentence for my essay. Basically using up a lot of time trying to gather my thoughts. I have discovered a little solution which is to put what I’m thinking into a sticky note on the side, which made the process just a little bit faster as I didn’t need to keep remembering the original idea while trying to form it into a sentence. This experience of writing this essay has also allowed me to learn more about reading and understanding a scholarly source as well.