Reflection Essay
Composition II (ENGL 1213): Reflection Essay
For the final writing assignment in the course, you will choose two course outcomes and demonstrate what you have learned, using your previous assignments as your evidence and examples.
Essay Requirements:
Compose an evaluation of your writing, using two of the course outcomes listed in the syllabus
Construct academic arguments using sound claims and appropriate evidence
Analyze college-level readings
Select appropriate and varied sources for college research
Evaluate the effectiveness of arguments by other scholars
Synthesize ideas of other scholars
Use information reliably and persuasively
Apply the principles of evidence-based research processes and methodologies
Formulate a writing process that includes planning, drafting, revising, and editing
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
Assignment Context and Outcomes: Assignment designed to
Construct academic arguments using sound claims and appropriate evidence,
Select appropriate and varied sources for college research,
Use information reliably and persuasively, and
Continue formulating a writing process that includes planning, drafting, revising, and editing.
Reflection Essay Rubric
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1-5 Points |
6-7 Points |
8-9 Points |
10 Points |
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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 |
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Thesis Statement |
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Thesis statement not present |
Thesis statement present, only one outcome included |
Thesis statement present, with two outcomes included |
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Body Paragraph Alignment |
Body paragraphs do not align with thesis statement |
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Body paragraphs align with thesis statement |
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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 |
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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 two outcomes, thoughtfully integrated |
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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 |
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Conclusion |
Conclusion not present |
Conclusion present, underdeveloped |
Conclusion present, appropriately developed |
Conclusion present, appropriately developed, including comprehensive or thoughtful detail |
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Sources |
Fewer than two specific examples from student writing present |
At least two specific examples from student writing present |
At least three specific examples from student writing present |
At least four specific examples from student writing present |
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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 |
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Grammar/ Mechanics/ Vocab |
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Pervasive errors or inappropriate vocabulary |
Minor errors |
Very minor errors |
Sample Reflection 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 Argument Analysis 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 longer assignments as evidence. Feel free to use any writing we did in the course as evidence.
