ENG 150 Student self-assessment

Displayed below is a series of objectives that this course is supposed to help students learn, do, or develop. It’s up to us to make sure it
does so. Mark below which level of proficiency you feel you are at. After completing the three outcomes, write a reflection about your
plan to meet these objectives throughout this course and semester.

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 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). X
D. Revises significantly as appropriate at any time during the X
writing process.
E. Creates multiple drafts. X
2. Grammar & X
A. Uses correct grammar, punctuation, structure, etc.
mechanics
3. Traits of A. Uses clear thesis statements. X
effective 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 X
support.
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 X
description.
D. Builds an effective persuasive argument, considering the X
rhetorical 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 A. Understands the various levels of quality in sources. X
B. Conducts quality research, with an emphasis on peer- X
reviewed 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 & A. Follows MLA guidelines as required. X
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:

There are three outcomes for this course, I was thinking about all the objectives of this course and how they can help me to improve,
learn and develop skills about the writing process, critical reading, and effective research. When I was checking my proficiency level, I
found that I need a lot to improve, especially with result 1, since for example, I do not have the experience to use a writing process, I
usually only write the ideas that come to my mind and many times I am unclear.
I plan to learn and study more about each objective, especially with them that I have a low level. I will try to apply these principles when I
read my scriptures every day, as I plan to write down some specific feelings so I would be improving both my writing skills and my critical
reading.
I will read the instructor's comments every week to improve and learn from my mistakes, I will try to read another example about essays
and how the principle of the writing process, grammar, and traits of effective writing apply.
On outcome 2, I have more experience reading and creating critical thinking, I will try to apply all the topics that I learn in this course
when I read the material of another course.
Regarding outcome 3, I have a bit of documentation and research experience, I understand the various levels of quality sources, but I
need to learn the MLA guide, I have the idea to look for examples of material in the material of this course and another course.
In conclusion, I need a lot to learn and improve in this course, but I think this course is very important for all the courses that I will take
later, I will try to do my best.