What is the reflective essay? 

Points:  50

Length:  3 pages

The reflective essay is an opportunity for you to look back on the writing you've produced and the processes you've gone through.  Pick two essays of the five we've done that you think are the best, and explain why you think they represent your best work. You should also comment on your own writing process, as you see it after having written five papers for this class.  What is that process?  When does it work well?  What changes do you think you could make in your writing process to improve it? This essay is a chance for you to convince me that you've written superior papers this semester.  The reflective essay will be evaluated on how thoughtful and well organized it is, but also on the number of local errors (mechanics, usage, grammar, etc.) and whether you actually refer to or quote from some of your papers.

Due: by Friday, 12.14, 1:15 p.m., in my office, Stevenson 10. 

Don't forget that you may also, at that time, turn in two essays (with all previous drafts!) for a higher grade... but you need to make substantial revisions to make this worth your while.