Q Purpose Reflecting on what you have written and how you wrote it is an important part of becoming a better writer. This semester, you were asked to analyze a number of texts and to write in a variety of genres. You also learned how to conduct library research, as well as how to use useful rhetorical skills that you can employ in your writing in other classes. This short essay presents an opportunity to recall your triumphs and struggles, your writing process and finished projects, and your overall learning gains in the course. Task Write a 2-3 page reflection essay to your instructor to reflect on your experience as an English 2010 student. You may want to consider more carefully and critically why writing matters to you as a university student. In addition, you may want to address your future goals as a writer. How will you continue to hone and practice different writing skills? To write your reflection essay, use the following as inspiration: • As a way of introducing your reflection essay, think about your writing process by completing the following statements with at least two additional explanatory sentences: o “I believe writing is…” o “I believe revising is….” o “I believe that writing courses are…” In the rest of the essay, you can respond to some of the following prompts (you do not need to cover all of them, just enough to give you two pages of writing and discussion): • Review each major assignment in this course. What are the strengths and weaknesses? Which is your strongest piece of writing? Explain why it is the best and how it demonstrates what you have learned in this course. Which assignment is the weakest, and how would you change it if you could? • Analyze your writing process. Study your drafts, notes, and discussions on Canvas. Look at peer feedback responses. How did they help you revise? What was most helpful? What was not helpful, and why? Which of your instructor’s comments and suggestions were most helpful? • Describe your writing process. What strategies have been most helpful? • Reflect on your work as an author. What are you good at? What kind of writing do you like the most, and why? What kinds of writing do you struggle with, and why? • Define your goals. What have your writing assignments helped you understand about yourself as a writer? What do you want to work on in the future? How You Will Be Graded • 2-3 pages (double-spaced) • Demonstration that you have thought carefully about your writing and your writing process • Thorough consideration of writing and revision process, including instructor/peer feedback • Claims are supported with evidence from personal experience in this class • Reflection demonstrates your writing ability • Careful paragraph organization creates cohesive overall structure • Accurate formatting, grammar, spelling, and mechanics, Textbook Help “Reflecting on Your Writing,” p. 812 PreviousNext