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As I look back on the first day of class, I remember feeling both excited and nervous. I
had always been a strong writer, and I was confident in my abilities, but I also knew that this
class would be challenging.
I came into the class with a background in creative writing, and I had always been drawn
to the power of words to convey emotions and ideas. I had also done well in previous writing
classes, and I was looking forward to honing my skills even further.
However, I also knew that I had some areas where I struggled. One of my weaknesses
was in organization and structure. I often found myself getting lost in my own ideas, and I
struggled to put my thoughts into a coherent order. I was also not as confident in my grammar
and mechanics as I would have liked.
Despite these challenges, I was determined to learn and grow as a writer. I was excited
to see what the class had in store for me, and I was ready to take on the challenges that lay
ahead.
Where I am now, at the end of the semester, is a much different place than I was on the
first day of class. I have accomplished a great deal and have learned even more.
One of the writing experiences that I feel particularly confident about is my ability to
analyze and compose arguments in a variety of genres. Through various assignments and
activities, I have learned to consider the rhetorical situation and to choose the appropriate
strategies, claims, and evidence for my arguments. I have also become more comfortable using
different mediums and technologies to communicate my ideas effectively.
In terms of the Student Learning Outcomes, I have worked towards all of them
throughout the semester. In terms of SLO-A, I have completed assignments that required me to
analyze and compose arguments in different genres, such as videos and research papers. For
SLO-B, I have participated in class discussions and group activities that allowed me to consider
the social nature of composing and the role of discourse communities.
For SLO-C, I have used the writing process to plan, research, prewrite, compose, assess,
revise, edit, and proofread my compositions. I have also sought out feedback from my peers
and instructors and have incorporated that feedback into my writing. In terms of SLO-D, I have
worked on improving my grammar and usage, and have become more confident in my ability to
write in the dialect of Standardized Written American English.
For SLO-E, I have learned to appreciate the value of incorporating various languages,
dialects, and registers into my own writing, and have also gained a better understanding of how
these elements can impact the meaning and effectiveness of a text. Finally, for SLO-F, I have
reflected on my development as a writer throughout the semester and have come to see how
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composing in multiple genres and mediums using various technologies can be applied in other
contexts to advance my goals.
Overall, this semester has been a valuable learning experience for me, and I am
confident that I have made significant progress as a writer. I am excited to continue developing
my skills and to see what the future holds. Looking to the future, I still have areas of writing and
composition that I need to work on in order to continue improving. One of my primary areas of
focus will be on organization and structure. I still struggle with putting my thoughts into a
coherent order, and I want to continue working on this aspect of my writing.
In terms of the SLOs, I think that I still need to work on SLO-D, which focuses on
improving my fluency in the dialect of Standardized Written American English. I have made
some progress in this area, but I still have room for improvement. I also want to continue
working on SLO-E, which focuses on incorporating various languages, dialects, and registers into
my writing.
These areas will be priorities for me next semester, and I plan to use a variety of
resources and strategies to improve in them. I will continue to seek out feedback from my
peers and instructors, and I will also use online resources and grammar guides to help me
improve my grammar and usage. I will also pay closer attention to the organization and
structure of my writing and will work on creating a clear and logical flow in my compositions.
I will know that I have improved in these areas when I am able to write more fluently
and effectively in the dialect of Standardized Written American English, and when I am able to
incorporate various languages, dialects, and registers into my writing in a way that adds to the
meaning and impact of my compositions.
In terms of approaches, skills, terms, and ideas from this class, I plan to continue using
the writing process and seeking out feedback in order to improve my writing. I will also
continue to consider the rhetorical situation and to choose the appropriate strategies, claims,
and evidence for my arguments. Additionally, I will continue to reflect on my development as a
writer and to think about how my writing can be applied in other contexts to advance my goals.
Overall, I believe that the skills and knowledge that I have gained in this class will be valuable in
my future academic, professional, and personal lives.