Throughout the process of writing this first essay, I have developed a much deeper understanding of how to create an argument effectively. I have learned to mold my thesis around my argument and at the same time change the content of the argument to stay very focused on the thesis. Also, I have learned much more on how to use ethos well. Before, my high school essays consisted of mainly logos and pathos, but the credibility was not being developed. I have always wondered why my essays just weren’t quite as convincing as they should have been, but there was no defined solution. Also, I learned how to use sources and quotes more effectively. That way the audience will trust my argument.