Caleb Martin

UWRT-1102

May 9th, 2017

Reflective essay (Major Assignment 4)

Writing this essay was something personal to me because I am a member of the LGBT

community and I wanted to diver deeper into the American Identity and religion when it came

to LGBT people. I argued that religion is a core asset to many Americans identity while for

others it was the opposite. I didnt do a successful job in going in a clear order and linking every

paragraph to the next. I was jumpy and this essay didnt reflect my best work.

My paragraphs were like they were out of order or misplaced and I didnt stick to the

thesis effectively. I did however care a lot about what I was writing and did my best to insert

quotes and data into the essay seamlessly. I would argue I did a decent job with that goal. My

understanding of American Identity before my essay was a religion based godly lifestyle, where

now I would say its the freedom to choose your religious identity and agree or disagree with

LGBT rights. I did not change my view of the hateful people in the church who preach love only

to seek to take away rights. The practical skills I used were the ability to insert information from

sources without plagiarizing and talking about every topic needed to make an effective argument.

Unfortunately, I also displayed I needed work in the area of proper order and a clear message.