When I first get an essay assignment I tend to procrastinate because I'm not a very good writer. I brainstorm my ideas by just typing. Since English isn't my strongest subject, I tend to pick the topic that is the easiest to write about. I work best in a quiet environment whether I am at home, the library, or a computer lab. If music is playing I can not focus. Normally I will proof-read my essays and then have someone else proof-read them as well. I probably go through about 3 drafts before my paper is complete. In high school I took AP English but did not do well on my essays. My biggest weakness when writing is starting the paper. It is hard for me to write the introductory paragraph. I also tend to get my point across quickly and then run out of things to say. Sometimes my high school teacher would tell me to write more and elaborate on my ideas, but by doing so I essentially ended up repeating myself so that my paper would be longer. The easiest part of a paper for me is probably the grammar. Normally I can structure my sentences well. In this class I hope to elaborate more and create well rounded papers.