Reflection on Open Letter Draft

I reviewed Rose and Chloe's drafts in this peer review. In this post, I will be reflecting on revision using some questions from Student's Guide.

O'Bryen, Rory. "Looking Back." 10/24/15 via flickr. All Rights Reserved.

1. Did you demonstrate an ability to think about your writing and yourself as a writer?

I thought about these two things in terms of growth. I shared that while my basic methodology (planning) may not have changed, I have definitely become a more effective writer. I shared my growth by pointing out a goal I had made for myself and how I ended up accomplishing it through the coursework.

2. Did you provide analysis of your experiences, writing assignments, or concepts you have learned?

Yes, I did this for several experiences that I had throughout the course. I especially analyzed my Project 3 Final, as it was the one that I was most proud of. I talked about the skilled that I learned and practiced in it's production, and what my outcomes were. 

3. Did you provide concrete examples from your own writing?

Yes, I hyperlinked to many of my blog posts and summarized many of the thoughts I had shared in them. I probably could use some more direct quotation, however. It is hard to incorporate this because it sounds awkward mixed in with the rest of the language in my letter.

4. Did you explain why you made certain choices and why these choices were effective?

Yes, and I also described other choices I made that definitely weren't as effective. I detailed my struggle with new-found procrastination and shared why this made my time in the course more difficult than it should have been.

5. Did you use specific terms and concepts related to writing and the writing process?

Yes, I used terms like genre, time management, conventions, and peer review. These were all discussed in our last class session and all have to do with the writing process. I used these terms to pinpoint specific areas of both growth and decline in my writing process.

Well, it's been a pleasure everyone! I hope you all have a wonderful winter break :)

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