You are being asked to write a process analysis, or reflection, of how your writing has changed during this course. The goal is to discover something about yourself as a writer and thinker. Along with the process analysis, you will need to embed relevant examples that highlight your process in writing an essay and evaluating, workshopping, editing and revising that same essay. These examples must be included in the paragraphs in your essay, not attached as an appendix. Remember, the focus here is on the
process, not the product.
Consider your strengths and weaknesses as a writer when you began English 1B. Think about what you learned over the semester and what skills you will use in future coursework and beyond.
- Write a 1200-1400 word essay that analyzes your writing and yourself as a writer.
- Your response must be in standard essay format, NOT numbered or in Q&A format.
- You can address the topics in any order that helps you make your point.
- Include the word count at the end of your essay.
Address the first item in the table and then two of the three other areas in the chart:
| Area of Reflection
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Questions to Prompt Your Thinking
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| Writing Strategies (REQUIRED)
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Identify writing habits and practices that work well and that you will continue to use in your future writing. Illustrate with samples from your semester’s writing. Where do you do your best work? What tools are helpful when writing? What writing strategies and practices did you learned in this course that work well for you? Analyze what you think these preferences say about you as a writer and a learner.
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| Research
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Include an example of summary, paraphrase, or direct quotation. Why did you choose one method over the other? How did you weave the information into your essay or provide transitions?
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| Feedback
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What advice did you receive (from peer review, tutoring, workshop, instructor feedback) that was particularly helpful when revising your work? Illustrate using at least two examples from past assignments, including the comments. How can you apply that advice to future writing?
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| Revision
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Analyze how you revised a specific paragraph. Describe the choices you made and why; include the paragraph in your essay. |
You are being graded on the following:
- Did you answer at least three questions and include appropriate examples?
- Does your reflection demonstrate serious consideration of your writing process?
- Do the examples you include support your reflection?
- Is the overall presentation of the reflection clear and professional?
- Does your writing reflect college-level syntactic variety and diction and demonstrate your fluency with the competencies established in first-year composition (grammar, mechanics, usage, etc.)?
The reflective analysis counts for 10% of your final grade. No late papers.
Due: Mon 05.12
