Throughout the first term of this semester, my writing has not through many major changes, as I have only been in the class for just over eight weeks. However, there are many things that have been both removed and added to how I write not only essays, but all written texts in general. One of the major things I have been able to better utilize and understand when writing is the use of citations. Before enrolling into this course, I had a very vague understanding of using citations, and did not really know how or when to use them. I now know how to cite in MLA format, as well as do in-text citations when referencing them in my body of work. Another thing I have learned during this time is that it is best to keep writing simple, clear, and concise. These are lessons I have been able to implement into the five essays I have written for this class