Metacognition: QE Essay

The question I explored in the QE essay was: How does reading play a role in creativity? While I explored this question I found answers to many other questions. In the sources I researched I broadened my thinking to creativity as a whole, not just the reading aspect of it. By doing this, I opened up my mind to different ideas and concepts about creativity. This type of thinking surprised me because in a way I was being creative myself, I was opening my mind to more ideas and not just focusing on one. By doing this I was able to get a better idea of what creativity ultimately meant to me. I like this way of thinking because it really allows my mind to expand on one idea and apply it to different ideas. It also helps with brainstorming ideas to work off of. One drawback to this type of thinking is that I have a tendency to get off track sometimes. With this I would like to work better at controlling my thoughts and ideas around one central subject and not be so scatterbrained. This way I'll have an easier time tying my thoughts into one idea.