Kens+paper+1+reflection

I like to write in privacy, with little background noise, using my laptop. I wrote this paper in the study rooms down in the student learning center. I like occasional music playing while i write, but not usually. It seems to distract me more than it does to help me focus. Having said that, I hypocritically procrastinate often during the course of my writing, usually by means of Stumble Upon, Facebook, and Minecraft. I didn't do any research beforehand on this paper because I knew what i was talking about. If it wasnt a requirement, i wouldnt have done any at all. I couldve wrote about video games for days.

The main challenge i faced during this paper was definitely the research aspect. I found it difficult to find three separate articles that support video games being considered art. It seems a majority of people think otherwise, which I believe to be very unfortunate. I definitely spent the most time on this part, and it was by far the most frustrating. I dont like writing research papers because I am a more formal writer, and i dont like using other people's ideas in my paper. I like to do it on my own, and use my own creativity. Youll notice throughout my paper i didnt restrain myself, and there are a few instances of formality scattered around in some places. This was the other big challenge I faced with this assignment. But that's just a personal preference more than a problem.

As for advice on this type of assignment, I would suggest to writers that they do their research a few weeks prior to writing, and to plan out the "blueprint" of their paper long before they write it. What i mean by this is that they should map out exactly in what order they intend to address the requirements, where they plan on inserting their research, and what their introduction/ conclusions will entice. Easier said than done, i know, but it makes it a hell of a lot easier in the long run. I'm a hypocrite when it comes to this but it's still sound advice. I rarely do what I am saying in this reflection, though i'm sure it would've greatly benefited had i done so.