♡ What's That Supposed to Mean♡

In my view, this article emphasizes the significance of both constructive criticism and the revision process. Fear of failure, rejection, conflict, or low self-esteem can all contribute to the reluctance involved in receiving constructive criticism. It's not uncommon for criticism to be unwelcome and difficult to handle - many people have experienced this. Jillian Grauman, the author, reaffirms that the fear of failure is a common feeling during the revision process. She states, "But it’s likely that at least some of the time, you looked through your feedback and felt confused. And it’s also likely that at some point the feedback you received hurt your feelings. Maybe the feedback made you feel like a failure" (Grauman, 140). I would like to think that this quote was intended to provide reassurance and acknowledge the validity of the readers' emotions.

Despite sounding repetitive, I consistently bring up my upbringing in a low-income environment because it significantly influenced my growth and development as a writer. In my journal, I reflected on how I was labeled as a "high-performing" student for merely meeting the bare minimum as a result of the lack of constructive criticism, feedback, and revision processes. This absence of critical analysis made my writing stagnant, monotonous, and unexciting. However, attending UC Davis has been a transformative experience for me. Through various classes, I have been pushed to engage in the revision process, which I now appreciate immensely. This process not only strengthens and clarifies my writing, but it also enables me, as the author, to view my work from a more objective standpoint and recognize that it is always provisional and evolving.