English Course Reflection and Revision

CO130 Project 4: Course Reflection

15% of Course Grade. 2-3 pages following MLA 8 format and conventions.

Due Wednesday, May 12.

Project Overview

A great deal of your time at university will be spent thinking; thinking about what

people have said, what you have read, what you yourself are thinking and how

your thinking has changed. It is generally believed that the thinking process

involves two aspects: reflective thinking and critical thinking. They are not separate

processes; rather, they are closely connected. The purpose of reflection is often to

make connections, building on your prior knowledge, whether it is formal (e.g.

education) or informal (e.g. gained through experience). Reflective writing helps you develop and clarify these

connections, between what you already know and what you are learning, between theory and practice, or

between what you are doing and how and why you do it. Reflective writing encourages you to consider and

comment on your learning experiences—not only WHAT you've learned, but HOW you learned it. In other words,

to clarify what you are learning. This project focuses on integrating new knowledge with previous knowledge,

identify the questions you have, and what you have yet to learn by thinking back on mistakes and successes in

this course. Ultimately, these practices can help you become an active and aware learner in college, and a

reflective practitioner once you graduate and begin your professional life.

Project Objectives

● Create and develop ideas within the context of the situation and the assigned task(s).

● Critically read, evaluate, apply, and synthesize evidence and/or sources in support of a claim.

● Engage as an active and interested learner

Audience

For this assignment, your primary audience will be yourself, your instructor, and your classmates.

Details and Requirements

This assignment will draw from past projects, homework, notes, and lectures to construct a reflection of the

semester. This assignment will include an introduction and conclusion, as well as 2-3 body paragraphs following

TREAC structure, focusing on different course objectives from the syllabus, following MLA 8.

Format

1. Your tone and “voice” should be appropriate for an academic audience. Your writing should be carefully

proofread and grammatically correct.

2. The final draft of this assignment will be due electronically to Canvas by class time on Friday, Dec. 13.

3. On the final draft, you must also write and (electronically) sign the CSU honor pledge: “I have not given,

received or used any unauthorized assistance.”

Key Dates

Wed.-Fri.,

May 5-7

Workshop: Brainstorming Discussion

Wed. May. 12 Final draft of essay due. Submit your final essay on Canvas. Keep all process work.