FDENG 101 Student self-assessment

What the course is supposed to help students learn, do, or develop. It’s up to us to make sure it does.
Outcome 1: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the writing process and traits of effective writing.
Learning Proficient Mastered
Indicators Specific course skills or knowledge (developing) (competency) (excellence)
1. writing process x
A. Uses a timetable & plan for each assignment
x
B. Uses instructor feedback to improve
x
C. Conducts effective peer reviews (in and out of class)
D. Revises significantly as appropriate at any time during the writing x
process
x
E. Creates multiple drafts
2. grammar & x
A. Uses correct grammar, punctuation, structure, etc.
mechanics
3. traits of effective A. Uses clear thesis statements x
writing
B. Uses topic sentences for each paragraph (& 1 topic per ¶) x
C. Writes effective introductions and conclusions x
D. Offers specific details/descriptions to support claims or topic x
sentences (bottom of the ladder of abstraction)
E. Provides commentary on or interpretation of each element of support x

Outcome 2: Students will develop critical reading, critical thinking, and critical persuasion skills.
Indicators Specific course skills or knowledge Learning Proficient Mastered

1. analysis & A. Thinks deeply about issues introduced in readings or research x

rhetorical situation B. Highlights and annotates readings x
awareness
C. Understands principles of analysis & synthesis beyond description x
D. Builds an effective persuasive argument, considering the rhetorical x
situation
E. Provides basic analysis of evidence used by others x
F. Writes informative, analytical, in-depth exposition x
Outcome 3: Students will develop effective research, source integration, documentation, and presentation skills.
Indicators Specific course skills or knowledge Learning Proficient Mastered

1. research x
A. Understands the various levels of quality in sources
B. Conducts quality research, with an emphasis on peer-reviewed x
sources
2. use of source A. Effectively frames sources x
material
B. Selects appropriate material for direct quotes x
C. Knows how and why to paraphrase or summarize x
3. MLA & x
A. Follows MLA guidelines as required
plagiarism
B. Avoids plagiarism completely x
4. “publishing” to A. Participates in peer review, bringing own work to share; x
others accepts and offers productive criticism

Write a 250-500 word reflection essay about your plan to meet the objectives of the course. Discuss objectives that you feel will
be most challenging for you.

I think I need to improve my grammatic, I can make that by reading more, because I need to increase my vocabulary. I usually feel that I can write very good essays in Spanish,
and I want to avoid to write in Spanish and then translate it. I’m working hard in writing in English since the beginning and I think that I’m being better.
I’m recently acquiring the habit of marking texts or books, that’s why I feel that I’m not excellent in that yet.
I know that practicing will help me to be better, since this is my second language it’s going to take me time but is not going to be impossible.