Achraf Tchatikpi                                                                                                         09/21/2016

Self-Reflection                                                                                                    Fiqws 200-315pm

 

Completing the first essay in the FIQWS composition class was slightly challenging. However I was able to benefit from a variety of new things from the class, as well as refresh my memory on things that I already knew, but just needed a reminder about.

Writing this narrative was complicated at first because I had to think about the audience, how I tell them this personal story, how I grab their attention and drag them in <<<into this experience. And another major concept that I thought a little long on was, the purpose. The whole assignment was how my story affected my writing, so I had to keep that in mind as I wrote. It was perplexing at first, but once I took a look on the examples listed in the NFG; I had a much clearer idea of what I had to do. After the first draft, we exchanged our essays between us students; and I believe it was a very good idea that we did so. I had the chance to read through my peer essay; I saw how he told his story, the way he addressed the audience. There were <<<was also some feedbacks <<<feedback that I gave him, like, where more details <<<detail was needed, what he could do to improve his narrative. It made me reflect automatically on things I could improve myself. Likewise, he read my story as well and gave me very useful remarks; that I have applied eventually improving the overall quality of my essay.

Collaborating with my fellow students and learn from each other’s writing, was one of the most well-received outcome of this assignment. Writing is communication, and it was very interesting to see how my peer responded to my essay; what he liked, what he was confused about or what he would like me to talk more about. I was a bit relieving <<<relieved to get a first opinion on my essay. Moreover, <<<comma this assignment naturally led me to explore my own writings.  I realized I gave very little information in some eras like when describing my 6^th grade teacher. It also pointed out other minor weaknesses, although in the process, I learned how to overcome most of them.

 

Ash,

This was a solid reflection, but I would have liked to see you discuss a specific plan to overcome the weaknesses you identified. How might you give more information in the future? Will you focus on detailed descriptions? Will you read the assignments more carefully to make sure you fulfill all the requirements?

 

Grade: A-