Q One of the ways we can develop our writing is by learning more about ourselves as writers. In this short writing assignment, we will reflect on our feelings about writing in general, our writing processes, our opinion of our own writing. The final paper should be 700-1000 words, double-spaced. Please submit a rough draft to the "Peer Review #1: Writing Inventory" discussion board for peer review by midnight on: Wednesday, Jan. 15. Please submit your final copy below by midnight on: Sunday, Jan. 19. Below is a list of questions to consider as we complete this assignment. You do not have to respond to all of the questions below (unless, of course, you want to). Basically, I’ve tried to give you as many places to start as possible. Please do not turn in a question-by-question response to the bullet points below. Feel free to answer the questions in that manner as you begin to draft your paper, but please draft the version you bring to class in paragraph format. • In general, what is your attitude about writing? How do you feel when someone asks you to write or when you face a writing task of some sort? What does “writing” mean to you? Consider focusing on some particular examples of writing tasks from the past and the feelings associated with them. • Briefly describe your “writing rituals.” Talk about the steps or actions you need to take before you begin to write or as you write. Include where you write, the tools you use, the time of day you write, how you begin the process, etc. • What’s your writing process? Do you outline? Make lists/notes? Write a whole draft and then revise? Never revise? Do you write it in one sitting or in pieces? Are you a procrastinator, waiting until right before the deadline? Or do you start early? Describe the stages you go through from the time you get a writing task/assignment until the time you deliver it. • What’s the easiest part of writing for you? Why? • What’s the most difficult part of writing for you? Why? • How do you decide that a piece is “finished”? Do you have anyone read your piece before you turn it in? • What does “good writing” mean to you? Give an example of “good writing.” • Locate and describe four or five things you’d like to change about your writing. • Describe (in detail) a few ways to accomplish those changes. • What kinds of writing do you expect you will do in your college courses? In your professional career? As a citizen of your city, state, and/or country? As a family member or friend? Please do not post your final draft until after you have received at least one peer review. Post the final draft of your Writing Inventory essay here AS AN ATTACHMENT. Rubric Writing Inventory Writing Inventory Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAttitude The writer discusses his/her/their attitude toward writing and reflects on what shaped that attitude. 13 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Process The writer gives a detailed description of his/her/their individual writing process, walking the reader through their "writing rituals." 13 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOpinion The writer gives their opinion of their confidence in their writing abilities, what they do well and what they need to work on. The writer discusses whether or not they believe they are a "good" writer and why or why not. 13 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormatting & Length Requirement. The essay is 700-1000 words, uses an MLA style heading, is double-spaced, and has a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. 6 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRough Draft & Timeliness The writer submitted a rough draft for review to the corresponding peer review discussion board. 5 points will be deducted for each day the final draft is submitted late. 5 pts Total Points: 50