2. Reflective Essay on Personal Growth

Assignment Overview

In this assignment, you will write a reflective essay that explores your personal growth as a writer throughout this course. Reflect on the challenges you faced, the lessons you learned, and how your writing has evolved. This assignment is divided into two parts: the draft submission and the revision based on feedback from your instructor.

Instructions

Prompt: Reflect on your experiences as a writer in this course. Consider the following questions as you draft your essay:

1. How has your writing evolved since the beginning of this course?
2. What were the strengths and weaknesses of your writing when you started, and how have they changed?
3. Reflect on specific challenges you faced during the course and how you overcame them.
4. Discuss your growth as a writer, citing examples from your assignments.

Requirements

• Your essay should be a minimum of 750 words. It is a personal essay, so may be written from your point of view.
• Use an essay writing structure, including an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
• Provide specific examples and evidence from your assignments to support your reflections.
• Use appropriate grammar and punctuation.
• Submit your essay in a PDF or DOC file, using MLA formatting.

This assignment is an opportunity for you to engage in self-reflection and showcase your growth in English and as a writer. Use it as a platform to celebrate your achievements and consider areas for further development.

Your reflective essay should provide insight not only into your writing journey but also into your evolving understanding of the writing process.