| Title of Article + Proper MLA Citation for Works Cited page | Sandra L. Giles, “Reflective Writing and the Revisions Process: What were you thinking,” “Writing spaces: Readings of Writing,” Volume 1, pages (191-204), 2010. |
| Summarize the article — include your reaction, thoughts, anything to help you remember its claims. 100 to 150 words | Sandra L. Giles starts her article “Reflective Writing and the Revisions Process: What were you thinking” by defining the word reflection. ‘“Reflection” and “reflective writing” are umbrella terms that refer to any activity that asks you to think about your own thinking.” She then goes into details about the process of how to reflect. Giles also tells us about cover letters. These cover letters give the reader an overview of the author’s intentions for the essay, their process, things that helped them, and once finished, it helps them make sure their essay accomplishes what they intended it to. If it does not, they use it as a revising tool to revise their essay to make it meet their intentions. This benefits her students by helping them reflect on their writing and use their reflection as a revision tool. |
| Define new terms and concepts by quoting or paraphrasing the original author. | ‘“Reflection” and “reflective writing” are umbrella terms that refer to any activity that asks you to think about your own thinking.”
“Revision isn’t just in writing” |
| How does this reading connect to other articles from class and/or your own research? | This connects to something I have been working on in my personal life which is reflecting on all levels of my life. I think I might incorporate “cover letters” as part of my monthly if not a weekly reflection in a slightly different way though. I think making an initial cover letter for my goals throughout the week will help me reflect easier at the end of the week. |
| Based on the reading, craft one question to act as a springboard for class discussion. | Do you think reflective writing beneficial? Why or why not? |