How have your writing processes changed over the course of the semester?
You need to write a one and a half to two-page, letter addressed to me (Dear Dr. McCourt) in which you reflect on your writing processes over the course of the semester. In this letter, you will need to discuss specifically how your understandings of academic composition have developed over the course of the semester. If you single-space, the letter will more likely be a page or so long. You do not have to answer all of the questions below. You can also discuss your reflections beyond these questions. You might think about addressing several of the questions below.
How would you have described yourself as a writer and your writing processes at the beginning of the semester?
How have your writing processes changed over the course of the semester?
What strategies (brainstorming, journaling, etc.) did you employ over the course of this semester when writing your papers? Did you find those strategies effective or successful?
What lessons did you learn about “writing as a process”?
Which assignment(s) did you find particularly enjoyable? What parts/aspects in particular?
Which assignment(s) were more difficult for you this semester? Why?
What writing experiences this semester were beneficial (or not beneficial) to you as a writer?
How have your experiences this semester shaped your opinions about writing and/or your writing abilities?
What would you do differently in this course if you had the opportunity to do it all over?
How will your experiences in this course inform your writing in your other courses?
What suggestions would you offer for future students in this course?
Finally, in your letter, I would like you to reflect on your standing in the course thus far. I would like you to reflect very seriously on your papers, your writing process, and your professionalism in the course.
How would you evaluate your writing now: “excellent,” “good,” “average,” “poor,” or “failing”?
How would you evaluate your professionalism in this course? Did you present yourself as a professional, serious college student?
Did you do just the minimum requirements? Less than the minimum? More than the minimum requirements?
Did you respect your classmates and your instructor by showing up regularly and on time?
Did you respect your classmates and your instructor by being prepared for class and fully participating in classroom activities?
