I started my essay as I thought I was supposed to, a five paragraph essay with an intorduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion. I didn't get very far throught that process, and only made it to the first body paragraph. The biggest problem that I had with this essay wasn't that I was a really slow writer, because nobody writes that slow. It's just that the ideas weren't coming to my mind; I couldn't think of examples or supporting evidence to back up my statement: "all forms of media greatly affect people's thoughts and values". I tried to think of historical examples, because I like history, and events in history can't be denied, so it would be pretty solid evidence. But only one example came to mind and my essay was very obviously lacking in substance.
I guess I could have thought of my own observations, but then again personal opinions are highly subjective, and would not make the point that I desired. Although maybe I should have just concentrated on finishing the essay first. Then at least I could make full comments on my finished product, no matter how sucky. Maybe I should start reading more books, magazines, and newspapers because then I could take an outside opinion, and use it to support my own, and say "see, I'm not the only person who thinks this". Then my own point of view would be more supported an solid.
I know that Mr Watson said we should try not to take a yes or no approach to the prompt, because it doesn't have a yes or no answer, but that makes things way simpler and I would imagine it would make the writer sound less wishy washy. Maybe I'll try the indirect approach next time anyway.
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