Writing Focus – Publishing and Reflecting

How do you feel after you complete a huge assignment? Relieved? Proud? Exhausted? Satisfied? In this topic, you will finalize your formal research paper by applying standard formatting guidelines. After attending to the technical aspects of your paper, you will finally publish and submit the final version to your instructor. The most important part of the writing process will come next; in addition to sharing your ideas with the world, you will also have an opportunity to reflect on the writing process and on your growth as a writer.

Essential Questions

• What standard conventions are necessary in creating a final published research paper?
• How can reflecting help you grow as a writer?