Why you picked your topic, what you already knew, and what did you learn?
Before you began researching your topic, what did you already know about it?
Why did you select this topic? What is interesting about it?
What did you find out, specifically about your topic, that you maybe did not know before?
Be specific.
This is a perfect place to integrate your direct quotations and internal citations, following MLA format.
Part II: How do you feel about your own writing and your progress?
Reflect on how much you have grown in your writing abilities.
Note: This is a good place to bring up your writing activities, discussions, surveys, and/or Writing Tutor forms
Be specific.
Do you feel more confident in completing a writing assignment? Why?
How have your own feelings about writing assignments changed?
Did you learn your mistakes from writing tutor visits and professor feedback?
Have you been able to highlight your writing strengths?
How do you feel about creating your own topics and using critical thinking/research to alter existing topics?
Are you apprehensive about writing assignments in other courses?
Note: You do not have to answer all of these questions, but you need to focus on your own experiences and growth.
Part III: Where will academic writing present itself outside of college?
Reflect on how your experiences with academic writing and research will happen outside of college and college courses.
How will you be using writing in your other career and life endeavors?
Do you see the benefits of being able to express yourself better with your writing?
In what areas can your writing proficiencies be used? Be specific.
Do you see a link to other courses and your possible career? Explain.
