Write a reflection of approx. 900-1200 words in which you thoughtfully and thoroughly consider your progress over the course of the semester. Comment on your development (growth, improvement) as a writer (indicating strengths and weaknesses you find in your writing) or writing process, using specifics to support your claims (see suggestions below). How has your attitude toward writing changed since beginning the course? How have you improved as a writer? How have you improved as a reader?
- Persuade the reader that you have, in fact, accomplished the goals of the course (see WPA Outcomes on Bb in "Handouts" folder) .
- What grade do you think you deserve in this course? Why?
- What goals did you set for yourself at the beginning of the semester? What still needs to be done?
- Reflect on how this class has prepared you for future academic endeavors.
- Comment on yourself as a writer, reader, and thinker. What kind of writing/reading do you like to do?
- When reflecting on your writing process, consider the following practices and or resources you have found helpful or have most influenced (positively or negatively) your progress. Please be specific in explaining your response.
o writing proposals and/or reflective commentaries
o the peer review drafts/conferences
o instructor drafts/conferences
o the revision process
o The Writing Center
o daily agendas
o class dynamics/mini-lessons/teaching style
o our Supplemental Instructor (if applicable)
o your attitude/effort
o Pearson Writer
o ENG 100 textbook Talking Back
o Google Sites
o Blackboard
o laptop room/computer lab
- Anything else?
- Please note that you don't have to comment on all of these prompts--they are meant to spark ideas for your reflection.
- ONCE YOU ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS PLEASE