Self-Evaluation Essay

Composition I (ENGL 1113): Self-Evaluation

 

We have completed three major writing assignments. Now, for the final writing assignment in the course, you will choose two course outcomes and demonstrate what you have learned, using your previous essays and assignments as your evidence/examples.

 

Essay Requirements:

Compose an evaluation of your writing, using two of the course outcomes listed in the syllabus

Include a contextualizing introduction paragraph and a summary conclusion paragraph

Have an evaluation thesis statement (two points) with body paragraphs that align with the thesis and that are appropriately developed (at least 5-6 sentences per paragraph)

Thesis statements should identify at least two course outcomes.

Discuss each course outcome and include evidence, examples, and/or support for each point. Use at least two different examples from your previous writing assignments as evidence of progress toward or achievement of each outcome.

Begin body paragraphs with topic sentences that include transition words or phrases

No sources required, but additional sources are allowed, as long as they are documented appropriately using APA format

Use correct grammar and mechanics, as well as vocabulary appropriate for a college-level assignment

❗Essays should be double-spaced, and use Times New Roman 12pt

 

Unit Context and Outcomes: Unit designed to

Develop college-level, focused thesis statements,

Support thesis statements with appropriate evidence,

Integrate evidence from sources through the use of quotations, paraphrasing, and summarizing,

Choose appropriate tone, style, and diction to communicate,

Employ concise, grammatical, and varied sentence structure, and

Continue developing a writing process that culminates in a coherent, organized essay.

 

Sample Self-Evaluation Essay Outline

 

Introduction that ends with a thesis statement with two points (two course outcomes)

 

Body paragraph #1 (supports first course outcome and includes evidence from one of your writing assignments)

 

Body paragraph #2 (supports the first course outcome and includes evidence from another of your writing assignments, ideally to show progress or achievement of the outcome)

 

Body paragraph #3 (supports the second course outcome and includes evidence from one of your writing assignments)

 

Body paragraph #4 (supports the second course outcome and includes evidence from another of your writing assignments, ideally to show progress or achievement of the outcome)

 

Conclusion that restates the argument and summarizes your points

 

 

 

*You can use evidence from one writing assignment for each outcome, but you cannot use the same writing assignment in both paragraphs for that outcome. For example, you could use your Rhetorical Analysis essay as evidence in paragraph #1 and paragraph #3, but not in paragraph #1 and paragraph #2. You will want to show development or progress, so it would make sense to use an earlier assignment as evidence in paragraph #1 and then a later assignment as evidence in paragraph #2.

 

*If you use the same writing assignment for each outcome, make sure to use a different part of that assignment as your evidence.

 

*You are not limited to using your essays as evidence. Feel free to use any writing we did in the course as evidence.

Self-Evaluation Essay Rubric

	1-5 Points	6-7 Points	8-9 Points	10 Points
Introduction	Introduction not present	Introduction present, underdeveloped	Introduction present, appropriately developed, does not contain sufficient contextual information	Introduction present, appropriately developed, containing thorough contextual information
Thesis Statement		Thesis statement not present or does not identify any outcomes	Thesis statement present, only one outcome included	Thesis statement present, at least two outcomes included
Body Paragraph Alignment	Body paragraphs do not align with thesis statement			Body paragraphs align with thesis statement
Body Paragraph Development	Body paragraphs significantly underdeveloped (1-2 sentences)	Body paragraphs underdeveloped (3-4 sentences)	Body paragraphs appropriately developed (5-6 sentences)	Body paragraphs appropriately developed, including comprehensive or thoughtful detail
Evidence/ Source Support	Evidence/source support not present for any outcome	Evidence/source support present for one outcome	Evidence/source support present for two outcomes	Evidence/source support present for at least two outcomes, thoughtfully integrated
Transitions/ Topic Sentences	Transitions/topic sentences not present	Transitions/topic sentences present in at least one body paragraph	Transitions/topic sentences present in at least two body paragraphs	Transitions/topic sentences present in all body paragraphs
Conclusion	Conclusion not present	Conclusion present, underdeveloped	Conclusion present, appropriately developed	Conclusion present, appropriately developed, including comprehensive or thoughtful detail
Sources	Fewer than two examples from student writing present	At least two examples from student writing present	At least three examples from student writing present	At least four examples from student writing present
APA	No attempt at APA format	Attempt at APA format, pervasive errors	Attempt at APA format, minor errors	Attempt at APA format, very minor errors
Grammar/ Mechanics/ Vocabulary		Pervasive grammar/ mechanics errors or inappropriate vocabulary	Minor grammar/ mechanics errors	Very minor grammar/ mechanics errors