YOUR GOAL: For your final, you will write a multi-paragraph self-reflection essay. This essay is an opportunity to reflect upon the work you have done in this class this quarter. It is your chance to think about your strengths, as well as your areas to strengthen.
THE PROCESS:
FIRST, you will provide an overview of your improvements. Begin by thinking about what skills you developed in the areas of writing and research this quarter. Consider the following skills chart to get started:
Writing Skills
Organization
· Clarity
· Writing fluency
· Revision
· APA-style formatting and citation
Research Skills
· Knowledge/use of databases
· Use of annotated bibliographies
· Differentiating academic sources from non-academic sources
· Avoiding plagiarism
SECOND, you will provide an overview of the specific challenges you faced. Begin by thinking about where you struggled or faltered this quarter in writing and research. Use the same chart to get started.
FINALLY, write your self-reflection essay.
ESSAY COMPONENTS (click here
for essay rubric):
- An introduction that gets readers’ attentions and includes a thesis statement
- A detailed discussion of improvements/successes and challenges/areas to strengthen
- A conclusion explaining what your plans are for success in future English classes/moving forward
ESSAY REQUIREMENTS
- APA formatting, including title page, page numbers, 12-point Times New Roman font, and double-spacing. Don’t forget to use the APA template.
- Approximately 400-500 words (1 ½ – 2 pages)
- No reference page needed as no research is required
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