HC 221H, Honors College World
Literature
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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.
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