| 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 | Giles describes the process of reflective thinking. Giles describes reflective thinking as the umbrella term that we use to think about our own thinking. By verbalizing and writing down one’s intentions for writing a piece ensures that those intentions are acted upon. Giles explains that the goal for reflective writing is not what you say but how you think in certain ways. What I found interesting was the three questions that act as a cover letter. These questions point out problems within the essay without even reading it. It helps target problems that need further revision. This practice establishes a self- reflective way of thinking. |
| Define new terms and concepts by quoting or paraphrasing the original author. | “…what she called a “process note” in which we explained our processes of working on the essay, as well as our thought processes in developing the ideas. We also discussed what we might want to do with (or to) the essay in the future, beyond the class.” page 192
“Intentions—a sense of audience and purpose and of what the writer wants the essay to do—are essential to a good piece of communicative writing.” page 198 |
| How does this reading connect to other articles from class and/or your own research?
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I think by doing this practice the next time that I revise a paper will give me a better understanding of problems within my essay. Most of the time I am looking for grammatical errors within my essay. |
| Based on the reading, craft one question to act as a springboard for class discussion. | Do you think this way of reflecting will help you when revising your own papers? |