This reading and writing project was a
rewarding and valuable learning
experience. Because I made my own
reading and writing choices my mind
was free to search, bend, and grow in
ways that were personally meaningful.
I examined my tastes and talents as a
reader and writer. I discovered poetry
and gained an appreciation of the
beauty of its form through my own
expression. I identified the weaknesses
I possess as a reader and writer and
gleaned a great respect for good
writing. I also produced some good
writing. (Unwin & Caraher, 2000, p.
80.)