Jake Kauer

Professor Turgeon

UWRT 1104-028

14 November 2017

Reflection Letter Draft

Dear Professor Turgeon,

I write this letter today with the intention of displaying my acquired knowledge and skills

regarding the set class goals. Throughout this semester, the writing and composing I undertook

stands as an effective testament to my understanding of Rhetorical Knowledge, Critical Reading,

Composing Processes, Knowledge of Conventions, and Critical Reflection. In this letter, I will

be citing my own compositions and writings as evidence to prove that statement.

Rhetorical Knowledge stood as one of the most prevalent themes throughout this course

in my own opinion. Many class periods we would perform rhetorical analysis. Rhetorical

Analysis is essentially investigating a medium in order to observe their persuasive strategies and

tactics. It was also great insight into how composers and writers must mold their works to

conform to their prospective audiences This played into our own writing as well. One of the most

prominent examples could be found in our Mini-ethnography documentary. We had to use a

combination of rhetorical strategies, primarily logos and ethos based, to convey to our audience

through the assigned medium that Biology can serve as a great academic major, career, and field

of study. More will be added here for final.

Critical Reading was also a common theme throughout the course. I was challenged to analyze a

variety of compositions through many mediums rhetorically and critically. One of the most
prominent examples of this during the course was the Composing Paper and Presentation. I say

this as I was challenged to deeply analyze and critically read Gretchen Pratts article in order to

effectively present her ideas on the concept of questions to the class. More will be added here

for the final.