English Question

Review the information on the and pages in Modules 15 and 16.

The purpose of this assignment is for you to write a composed, polished final essay that makes and supports a claim about your own writing improvement over the semester.

Directions

When you are ready to attach your MLA-formatted Word document, click “Start Assignment” in the top right corner.

Submissions must be .docx files, and originality will be verified using Turnitin.com.

Reflection Essay Information

In our essay, you will be reflecting on your growth as a writer this semester. You’ve actually been working on this essay all semester in two ways. First, you’ve been writing essays, so you are building your own topic! Second, you’ve been completing journal entries all semester that can be used as primary source material for your reflection. You are the only expert on this topic, and you have a ton of material to pull from!

The Basics

This is the master list of requirements for the essay to be accepted. Essays that do not meet these requirements will be given a 0. No rewrites will be given for this essay.

  • In the correct mode (personal narrative)
  • Subject must be you and your progress as a writer this semester

Thing to watch out for:

  • You should use first person (I, me, my, mine), first person plural (we, us, our). Do not use third or second person.
  • Who Is the Audience?
    • Your primary audience for this is you, me, and anyone else interested in your growth as a writer.
  • And You? Who are You?
    • You are the subject (this means you can finally use first person!).

A Note About Organization

The easiest way to organize this essay is to have an intro, a body paragraph for each essay (so 3), and a conclusion. Your thesis should make an assertion about how you grew as a writer this semester. That will be the argument that your support (the analysis of your growth through the three essays) will support. Here are some things to consider while you are drafting:

Effective Self-Evaluation

  • Include specific, quantifiable results.
  • Avoid lists, bullet points, or reliance on only grades.
  • Incorporate feedback that you have received, and how you used, incorporated, responded to, and benefited from that feedback.
  • Showcase what makes you unique, and how you differentiate yourself from others.
  • Include 2-3 areas for continued growth meaning things you should and will continue to work on and improve.
  • These can be skills, experiences, or academic practices (like time management).

My Advice

  • Compare your first writing assignment in this class to your most recent.
  • Think about what has changed. Think about specific moments and experiences.
  • Remember that narrative, specifics, and details are the most compelling.
  • Be honest with yourself. What should you have done that you didnt?
  • Dont be afraid to brag a little.
  • Where did you really excel where did hard work really pay off?
  • Think about how the skills youve been building in this class will benefit your future.
  • Dont forget the writing process!
  • Start with a thesis, organize a multi-paragraph essay that supports that thesis, plan the essay and gather evidence, write a draft, take a break, revise and edit, get feedback from someone, and come back to polish the final draft.
  • Check details and formatting.

Requirements: na

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