On the last essay I wrote, I received a perfect score.  I believe I have progressed on my journey as a writer. I believe that the reason I originally failed the writing placement test was because of my grammar skills, not my content. I believe that I have improved in my grammar skills. Peer reviews have been helpful to me because it gives me a perspective on my work from another student. Individual conferences have also been helpful because it gives me a chance to go over my essay with my teacher and see what I did wrong and right. I feel comfortable with sharing my writing because I am confident with what I write and I want help on improving it at the same time. Attendance at study hall is very helpful, it has helped me improve my writing. I have improved in my writing by practicing it over and over again. Practice makes perfect. This course has helped me improved my writing because it forced me to go back to the basics.