Writing Focus – Publishing and Reflecting

student looking up and reflectingIn this final Writing Focus, you will publish your in-depth persuasive research paper by submitting it to your instructor. In addition, you will also reflect on the process of writing your paper. Consider your answers to the reflection questions you have viewed in this topic. Then, choose two or three questions and write a response to them in five to six sentences.

Reflection Questions

  • Did you like the topic? Why or why not?
  • What did you struggle with as you completed your research?
  • What part of the research process was easiest for you?
  • Did you learn anything new about using citations? Is there anything you still need to learn?
  • Did you learn anything new about using MLA or APA format? Is there anything you still need to learn?
  • What part of the writing process gave you the most trouble?
  • What part of the writing process was the easiest for you?
  • What did you think about peer reviewing with a classmate? Was it more of a help or a hindrance? Why?
  • What did you like or dislike about the editing process?
  • If you had to do this assignment again, what would you do the same and why?
  • If you had to do this assignment again, what would you do differently and why?
  • What about your paper makes you extremely proud?
  • What grade do you feel your paper merits, and why?
  • What other thoughts, questions, or feelings do you have about writing this research paper?

Before you begin, review the Publishing and Reflecting Checklist to make sure that you include all of the items required for full credit.

assignment iconOnce you have finalized your research paper and completed your reflection piece, please submit your paper and reflection to the dropbox.