Reflective Introduction and Portfolio Assembly
Assignment
For an audience of college-level
instructors and students, compose a Reflective Introduction for your course. In this essay, you will apply
your understanding of rhetoric and your own writing processes to discuss (1)
the texts that the portfolio contains (particularly the rhetorical choices that
you made with regard to their initial composition, the revisions you made to
them, and your reasons for including them in the portfolio), and (2) your
development as a writer (or lack thereof if that was your experience in English
B2).
Suggested
page-length for draft: 2-3 double-spaced pages, 12 pt. font, 1" margins
Genre
Metacognitive Analysis
For more instruction see: Comprehension letter
Some Models to Follow:
Reflective
Introduction Guidelines
A. The Reflective Introduction
should provide evidence of your acquisition of “content knowledge” during the
semester. It should demonstrate your
understanding of rhetorical theory and the composing processes.
B. The Reflective Introduction
should provide evidence of your acquisition of “metacognitive knowledge” during
the semester. It should demonstrate your critical engagement with your own
writing process and your appreciation of how rhetorical theory applies to your
own writing.
C. The Reflective Introduction
should provide evidence of your facility with the level of written
communication expected of college students.
It should demonstrate your ability to make wise choices about how to
frame your work for the intended audience.
D. The Reflective Introduction
should have a title and introduction that foster the reader’s interest.
E. The Reflective Introduction
should present a clear thesis that conveys an evaluation of your work and
development.
F. The Reflective Introduction
should provide sufficient evidence from a variety of sources (assigned
readings, drafts, finished essays, peer and instructor commentary, postwrites)
in support of claims. These sources must be attributed and cited appropriately
and accurately.
G. The
Reflective Introduction should have a logical organization aided by effective
transitions between sentences, paragraphs, and larger sections.
H. The
Reflective Introduction should be free of mechanical, grammatical, and usage
errors.
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