Week 8 Growth Mindset

Working mind

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I definitely think it's wise to revisit the topic of a growth mindset after traveling this far along in the semester. There was a certain analysis that this topic was seen more as a preparation to the course. After working through eight weeks, it's clear the growth mindset was meant to do much more. After really getting knowledge about this, I was able to apply this to work done. This is a course where there is freedom in what you are able to do for your assignments. At first, I considered doing what would play to my strengths. This would be a safe bet as I would have a comfort zone surrounding my grades. After thinking a little more in depth, I recalled the idea of the growth mindset. I realized that it would be interesting to challenge myself and take part in assignments that would take me out of my comfort zone. From this, I think I have been better at taking criticism and applying it correct when I go through revisions. I have been able to learn from others and using that knowledge for my own progression.

Week 8 Reflections

Reflection art

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To start, I believe my reading notes are extremely successful. I have made it a priority to only include what I admire in the story as well as pointing out specific plot points that seem intriguing. In doing this, I am am to look back at my reading notes when I am trying to begin my story so I can find inspiration. Every week this as worked as I have been able come up with story ideas while using my reading notes. The reading notes present the perfect tool to craft the story. I have taken full advantage of the situations in these stories as well as specific characters traits so I can decide how I will manipulate and morph them in my story. For future readings, I definitely want to read the graphic novels as this visual representation of the two epics would allow my brain to get a better idea of the characters. As for my stories, I am completely satisfied with the reception. I have been able to use the comments from other students as well as the comments from my emails to enhance my stories. Picking the portfolio project was a wise decision as I am never content with sticking to one theme. With the portfolio, I am able to add several different kinds of stories and display them in one place. After reading the stories of my classmates, I have really admired how they are able to combine daily situations with the characters from the epics. I really want to focus on this in the upcoming weeks. Most of my stories have taken place in the epics and I think the idea of sending these characters into our reality would be exciting. Overall, I am pleased with how this semester as gone and I'm eager to see what awaits.