Writing Reflection: Researched Argument Part 1

After writing the first few part of my researched argument, I feel much more comfortable with my subject matter. Breaking down and defining the terms really helped me have a better idea of what I am arguing and I feel like I have a solid understanding of it. I am very passionate about the topic I am addressing, and that made writing it much easier and more enjoyable. Our previous assignments definitely helped in preparing me for it too, and I didn’t feel lacking in any of the necessary information. Getting it to the required page length wasn’t an issue, especially with all the terms I had to define. I have had to dig through a lot of research to decide what was relevant, but I have a book called “Breaking the Vicious Cycle” that is about my topic, and in addition to providing a plethora of information, it also has outside resources that are helpful. The book is actually what initially triggered my interest in the gut-brain connection and the carbohydrates effecting the neurological system, so through this process I have read most of the book, and it has definitely sparked a desire to learn more about the subject. I do struggle with the actual writing, like being able to articulate what I am trying to argue and present the information in a way that makes sense to the reader. Connecting all of the variables is definitely a challenge, but I think through editing and rewriting I will be able to get the appropriate information through. As far as the argumentative aspect of my paper, it is a bit of a trial to find definitive opposing arguments. There are a lot of indirect arguments that I am using as sources, but it is not specifically about the Specific Carbohydrate Diet I am examining, it normally applies more to a general healthy diet relating to neurological disorders. It is still applicable to my argument, it just takes a thorough explanation of how it connects. I also have to bring more of the carbohydrate aspect in to it. I am not lacking any information, my struggle is more in the connecting of it all and making a concise argument that flows naturally. Through all of this, I definitely feel like I am much more able to take on and execute this argument.

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