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Major Paper 4

Major Paper 4

Q Paper #4: Self Reflection Requirements: • Due: May 1st by 11:59 PM • 2-3 double spaced pages • MLA Format (Times New Roman, 12 point font, etc.) Many scholars contend that the act of reflecting upon one's own skills is as important to improvement as actually studying and practicing those skills. With that in mind, your last major paper in this course will ask you to construct such a self reflection: one in which you examine your strengths, weaknesses, the progress you've made this semester, the significant experiences you've had while writing, etc. Initially, this may seem rather easy compared to the other papers you've been tasked with this semester, but that perception is short-sighted. Really stepping back and looking at your abilities and your experiences through an objective lens can be quite difficult, especially when you must then explain it clearly and thoroughly to an audience. In your self-reflection (which may be written in an informal style, so it's fine to refer to yourself as "I"), please cover all of the following elements in detail: • Your overall progress this semester, including specific areas in which you've improved and areas that still require work • A significant experience you had while conducting research or writing in which you learned something about yourself, about research, or about writing itself • What you have learned about the connection between writing, reading, and critical thinking • A single piece of advice you'd give to a new student entering English 101 (whether online or in person) Obviously, you may choose the organization of your paper and which points you give more attention, but make sure to create an introduction and conclusion. Also, I will be quite strict when grading mechanical elements, so polish your paper well. You will be graded on the following elements: (1) detail and development; (2) mechanical accuracy; (3) formatting; (4) structure; (5) supporting examples View Rubric

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There is always room for more when it comes to the learning process. No matter how much one has progressed, concepts constantly evolve, and with that, there is a need to enhance one's skills as well. However, the best way to understand one's learnings, strengths, and weaknesses is through reflection. It provides the individual with an opportunity to compare his/her initial works with the ones completed at a much more mature and experienced state, and in doing so, he/she can easily assess where how much knowledge was absorbed adequately and what could be done to improve further.