Week 4 Reflective Essa(y)
Learning is an ongoing process. We learn by studying, by creating, and by reflecting on what we have done. This paper may use a first person voice, since it is YOUR reflection. No AI should be used in this essa(y).
In this final essa(y), you will consider what you have learned in this class and, specifically, what skills you gained in creating the Week 3 essa(y). You will also be asked to search the Keiser Library databases to find a scholarly source that is about a similar topic to your primary article choice. In a 1-2 page written response, answer the following questions:
Paragraph 1:
- In your Week 3 essa(y), what did you do well?
- What strength do you recognize in your work?
- How will this help you in the future? Draw on a point from your essay and feedback that you received.
Paragraph 2:
- What area or skill do you think can be improved?
- How can you do better next time? Draw on a point from your essa(y) and feedback that you received.
Paragraph 3:
- Consider the topic and the theme that was presented in the essa(y) that you analyzed.
- What points in the essa(y) do you think were weak? Highlight any details that you would question the author about.
- What assumptions did the author make in presenting their information about their chosen topic? Did this impact the effectiveness of the essa(y)?
Paragraph 4:
- Search the Keiser Library online database to find a scholarly with a similar topic to your primary source – identify it by author name and article title.
- Provide a 2-3 sentence summary of the source. Cite a paraphrase of evidence from the source (include an APA citation) that could be used to illustrate your Week 3 essay topic, including whether you agree or disagree with the essa(y) argument.
Paragraph 5:
- Share a final thought about your work. How will your experience in ENC1101 help you with wri(ting) in future classes or your career?
- What did you learn about the topic you selected?
- What challenges did you face or what tips can you provide about using the library for research?
- What advice would you give to an incoming student relevant to the wri(ting) of the essa(y)?
Requirements
Answer all questions by wri(ting) 3-5 detailed sentences for each paragraph. The final submission should be 1-2 pages long. Do not include the questions in your paper. Instead, answer the questions so that it’s obvious what the questions were.
HOW TO SUBMIT THIS ASSIGNMENT
- Title the Word document JonesA_ Evaluative Essa(y) (change JonesA to your last name and first initial). If you have a title for the essa(y), center it as a double-spaced half-line just above the text.
- To submit your paper, click on the paperclip icon below and upload your paper from your computer. Be sure that you see your paper once it is uploaded. Do NOT copy and paste your wri(ting). Assignments submitted incorrectly will be returned ungraded. Please make sure you upload your paper.
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Struggling with where to start this assignment? Follow this guide to tackle your assignment easily!
📘 Step-by-Step Guide for Students
This is a reflective essay focused on what you learned in your ENC1101 class, especially while working on the Week 3 essay. You will use first-person voice (using “I,” “my,” etc.) and reflect honestly and critically on your growth as a writer and researcher.
Here’s how to break it down paragraph-by-paragraph:
📍Paragraph 1: Strengths from Week 3 Essay
Goal: Highlight what you did well and how it helped you grow as a writer.
What to include:
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A specific strength from your Week 3 essay (e.g., strong thesis, solid research, engaging introduction).
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Mention positive feedback you received from your instructor or peer.
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Explain how this strength can benefit you in future writing.
Example Starter:
In my Week 3 essay, I believe I did a strong job developing a clear thesis and supporting it with evidence. One strength I recognized in my writing was my ability to organize my ideas logically, which my instructor also noted in the feedback. This structure helped me keep my argument focused, and I know this skill will benefit me in future college writing assignments.
📍Paragraph 2: Areas for Improvement
Goal: Show self-awareness and a plan to grow.
What to include:
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A writing skill or area you need to improve (e.g., transitions, citation, grammar, analysis depth).
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Mention a specific part of your Week 3 essay where this issue showed up.
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Include feedback if available and explain how you will do better next time.
Example Starter:
One area I need to improve is my use of transitions between paragraphs. In my Week 3 essay, some ideas felt slightly disconnected, and my professor suggested working on smoother flow. Next time, I plan to outline my essay more thoroughly and use transition phrases to better guide the reader.
📍Paragraph 3: Critiquing the Primary Essay You Analyzed
Goal: Think critically about the essay you used as a source in Week 3.
What to include:
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Discuss a weakness or questionable point in the author’s essay.
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What assumptions did the author make?
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Did these assumptions weaken or strengthen the argument?
Example Starter:
While the primary essay I analyzed had a strong message, I felt that the author made some general assumptions about social media’s impact without enough evidence. For example, they claimed all teenagers experience anxiety due to online comparison, but didn’t provide data to support this. This made the argument feel less credible, and I would question the author about their sources.
📍Paragraph 4: Scholarly Source Research
Goal: Use Keiser Library to find a scholarly article related to your Week 3 topic.
What to include:
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Author and title of the scholarly article you found.
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A 2–3 sentence summary of the article’s main point.
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Paraphrase an idea and cite it in APA style.
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State whether this supports or challenges your Week 3 argument.
Example Starter:
I found a scholarly article by Dr. Angela Waters titled “Digital Media and Adolescent Self-Perception” in the Keiser Library database. The article explores how prolonged social media use affects self-esteem in teenagers. One point in the article notes that “frequent exposure to filtered images can negatively influence body satisfaction” (Waters, 2022), which supports the argument I made in Week 3 about the psychological impact of Instagram.
📍Paragraph 5: Final Thoughts and Reflection
Goal: Wrap up your reflection with personal growth, library use, and advice.
What to include:
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How ENC1101 has helped you prepare for future writing (academic or career).
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What you learned about your Week 3 topic.
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Any struggles with research/library use and how you overcame them.
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Tips or advice for new ENC1101 students.
Example Starter:
This course has helped me become more confident in writing structured essays and using research to support my ideas. I learned that social media’s effect on self-image is more complex than I originally thought. One challenge I faced was navigating the Keiser Library database, but the tutorial videos helped a lot. For future students, I recommend starting your research early and asking questions if you’re unsure how to cite or structure your work.
✅ Final Checklist Before Submitting
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Each paragraph has 3–5 sentences.
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Written in first person (your voice).
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No AI-generated content (reflect honestly on your own experience).
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No questions copied into the document — your answers should clearly respond to them.
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Document titled correctly: LastNameFirstInitial_Evaluative Essay.docx
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Upload via the assignment link — do NOT paste the essay into the submission box.
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