English 323 Reflective Letter

20 pts. possible

Due date: Thurs., May 8th, 5pm

Instructions, Purpose, Audience

Near the end of the term, you'll write a letter to me, discussing what you learned in your workshop and class experiences this term. This piece, at least 2 pages, typed and double-spaced, should do the following:

1)

• Summarize the feedback you received during your workshop sessions, explaining what you learned about the strengths and weaknesses of your writing.
• Explain how you revised the work in question, based on the feedback you received.
• Address the possibilities and directions for future new work which came out of these sessions.
• Put your thoughts into the larger context of your overall progress and development as a writer.

2)

• Explain how well you met our general education goals of a) communicating effectively in a variety of genres for various audiences and purposes; and b) integrating knowledge and ideas in a coherent and meaningful manner.

The purpose of the letter is to help you think about and best use the feedback you received. The purpose is also to show that you were attentive to the class's responses and that you have applied those responses to engaged, ongoing revisions of your work. The letter should demonstrate your commitment to improvement, and help me to evaluate your progress and seriousness as a writer. And, finally, the purpose is to help your instructor and department assess the effectiveness of our 300-level general education writing courses.

The audience for this letter is your instructor.

 

Evaluation Criteria

Your letter should be written in standard letter format and carefully heed the instructions, purpose, and audience described above. Be sure your paragraphs are developed and focused, your sentences edited and proofread for lapses in clarity, style, and mechanics.

Due date and penalties: Refective Essays are due in my SE 318 mailbox or in a labeled box on hallway floor by 5pm, Thurs., May 8th. Any material turned in after 5 pm will not be accepted except in cases of documented emergencies or illness.

Essay Grade Scale:

A = 18-20
B = 15-17
C = 12-14
D = 9-11

A = outstanding. Meets all of the stated criteria and instructions exceptionally well.

B = very good. Meets all of the stated criteria and instructions, or meets several of them exceptionally well, despite a weak performance with others.. May be especially striking in spots, despite noticeable flaws. Good attention to style and mechanics. Clear attention to assignment.

C = fair. Meets some of the stated criteria, or meets all of them only partially. Uninspired but minimally competent; or very inspired but lacking competence in key areas.. May show some inattention to, or misunderstanding of, instructions. Weak proofreading and editing.

D = poor. Meets few of the criteria. May not not heed or understand instructions. May be sloppy, unproofed, unedited, and/or very perfunctory and uninspired. An ineffective letter, saved by at least minimal attention to at least one facet of the assignment.

F = unacceptable. Letter either fails to meet any of the stated criteria, or demonstrates severe oversights or weaknesses in significant areas.

 

 

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