The document summarizes what the author learned in their English 102 class. They learned about literary analysis, which involves examining elements of literature and making claims, not just summarizing. They also learned about the difference between summaries and analysis, and how to properly cite sources in MLA format, including both in-text citations and works cited. Additionally, the author learned how to create and manage their first blog, follow other blogs, and about the genre of poetry of witness and its impact. The author recognizes that writing is a process of continuous learning and improvement.

1. What I learned in English 102 By Heather Audis

2. Literary Analysis What is literary analysis? Literary Analysis is examining the different elements of a piece of literature and evaluating it. Analyzing literature is not simply summarizing it. Literary analysis involves making a claim or argument about something

3. Summary vs. Analysis A summary is a brief statement or account of the main points in a text or story An analysis is a detailed examination of the elements of a text

4. MLA citation I learned how to properly cite my sources in an essay I learned about the different types of citation, both for works cited and in text citation. I learned how important citation is, especially since plagiarism is a big problem

5. Blogging! I learned how to create and manage a blog for the first time in my life! I learned how to follow other peoples blogs

6. Poetry of Witness I learned what poetry of witness is and how big an impact that a poem can make I learned that I enjoy poetry of all kinds

7. There’s always room to grow I learned that there is always room to grow as a writer. I will continue to learn, to grow and to better my writing. The writing process is a gradual process, and I will be a lifelong learner!