The final essay you will write in this class is a reflective essay. An essay of this sort uses all of the tools you have gleaned while improving your writing skills:
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focusing on one topic with a explicit thesis statement; | |
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developing a logical progression of thought; | |
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using transitions to move from one idea to the next; | |
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drawing upon specific evidence; | |
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using evidence and authority to strengthen your writing; | |
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using a variety of sentence complexity; | |
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displaying a mastery of mechanical and grammatical correctness. |
Your job then is to reflect upon your experiences in this class, then write about them,
elaborating upon how you have changed as a writer and reader throughout your time in
English 101 -- this piece should show the skills you have gained throughout the quarter.
The goal here is to reflect back upon your development in these last few months, and write
about those insights. This is your chance to talk about yourself as a student, writer and
reader. Please follow your own inspiration here. Know, too, that reflection essays are
rarely less than two pages long, as they require depth of thought and that means adequate
development. Since this will be the final essay you write in English 101, your talents
should be amply displayed. The possibilities are endless.
