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HC 221H, Honors College World Literature

Bishop | 212 Chapman | (541) 346-0733 | lmbishop@uoregon.edu

Instructions for Reflective Essay: see syllabus (back button) for due date

The purpose behind the reflective essay (maximum length 500 words, or two typed double-spaced pages) is for you to reflect on your written work for this term: to assess (honestly) your strengths and weaknesses, to pinpoint challenges that you wish to tackle next term.

The best way to write this essay is to look over everything you've written for the term. Highlight the parts of your essays you liked best; highlight the parts where you felt confused, or fear you weren't terribly convincing. Think about what your hidden assumptions have been.
Now using those highlighted parts as your evidence, evaluate your writing. Be as specific as possible, and cite your own work. Notice trends in your writing: what writing habits have you noticed, which ones do you want to keep, and which ones do you want to change?
As a summary, set your writing goals for next term. More precise evidence? More daring? Better jokes? Do you have specific questions for your professor next term? What techniques that you've learned this term will stand you in good stead next term?

This essay will not be graded. Your honesty with yourself is what counts. Keep a copy of your essay in order to prepare yourself for Winter term. Visit or email me next term to pick up your folder.