Objective:
To reflect on your writing experiences, identify your writing strengths and weaknesses and set goals for the course.
Description:
The purpose of this assignment is for you to reflect on your writing skills, identify your strengths and areas for improvement, and set personal goals for this course. This self-assessment will help you and your instructor understand your starting point and tailor support to enhance your writing development.
Instructions:
Write a 250-word self-assessment essay addressing the following point in paragraph form. Be honest and thoughtful in your reflection.
Read each question and begin answering the questions.
Draft your self-assessment.
Proofread your self-assessment to ensure clarity and coherence.
Writing Background:
Briefly describe your previous experiences with writing. Have you written essays or other types of texts in high school or other contexts? What types of writing have you enjoyed or found challenging?
Strengths and Challenges:
Identify what you consider to be your strengths as a writer. Are you particularly good at coming up with ideas, structuring your essays, or using descriptive language?
Discuss the challenges you face when writing. Do you struggle with grammar, finding the right words, organizing your thoughts, or something else?
Writing Process:
Reflect on your typical writing process. Do you plan and outline your essays, write multiple drafts, seek feedback, and revise your work? What part of the writing process do you find most difficult or most helpful?
Goals for the Course:
Set at least two specific writing goals for yourself in this course. What do you hope to achieve by the end of the semester? How do you plan to work towards these goals?
Overcoming Resistance:
Define resistance in the context of writing and learning.
Explain how you will use resistance to meet your goals for the course. Include specific strategies, resources, and mindsets that will help you persevere and achieve your goals. Consider time management techniques, seeking feedback, using writing resources (like the writing center or online tools), and maintaining a positive attitude towards challenges.
Formatting Guidelines:
Proper heading information (see attached)
Your essay should be approximately 250 words.
Use standard formatting: 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins.
Indent each paragraph.