Time to Reflect.

By doing this blog, I have learned a lot. There is something about taking the time to reflect on what you have done that really helps you look back and see what you have learned, how you plan to improve, and what the next step is. I have learned that I need to reflect on my work in order to see my progress. I need to be able to write out all my questions and concerns. I need to be honest with myself. This blog has helped me do all of that and has helped me realize that I need to take the time and reflect on the work I have done and the progress I have made even if it isn’t a required assignment. This blog has challenged me to really dig deeper and inquire more. I have spent a lot of time doing research even after finding my sources because I have become extremely interested in my topic. Not only have I learned a lot about my topic and the process of researching, I have also learned a lot about the process of writing. I learned that the first step in writing a research paper is not to just jot down a first draft and add in all the sources and facts next. I guess I have been doing it wrong my whole life. It is better to do all the research on the topic and feel comfortable with it and then go about writing the actual paper. I have never felt so confident before writing a research paper – especially and argumentative one – but I am honestly looking forward to putting all of these facts and opinions together and joining in on the conversation of drug trafficking in Guatemala.