Stimuli for reflections on Fall semester course work

1. Writing Studio
Writing IV: §§ 1A & 1C
Exam Items: Written Reflections
on Fall Semester (2010-11)
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2. What's this all about?
The final exam for Writing IV, §§ 1A &
1C, calls for you to reflect in writing
about course work for Fall semester.
This slideshow explains the exam, and
presents three foci for written reflections.
You will need to post your reflections in
separate comments, on posts earmarked
for them on the Writing Studio Blog.
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3. General Instructions
Read all instructions Finish your written
completely before you responses in time to
begin writing; follow all double-check and correct
instructions carefully. grammar and spelling.
Plan and organize your Post your responses
written responses according to the specific
carefully; use the Foci for instructions for each item.
Reflections as a guide.
Report any technical
Respond as completely as problems to your instructor
possible in the time immediately.
allowed (one hour).
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4. Foci for Reflections
in Writing on Writing
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5. 1. Developing Awareness
Learners learn best with heightened
awareness of what they are learning.
Please explain how and why your
awareness of the English language,
CMC technology, and writing has or
has not changed this semester.
Explain briefly in general, and then
give specific examples and reasons.
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6. 2. Facing Challenges
Identifying and responding to challenges is
a life-long learning endeavour.
Please identify major challenges that
you've faced in writing this semester, and
explain how you've responded to them.
Explain briefly in general, and then
give specific examples and
illustrations.
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7. 3. Achieving Satisfaction
Writing is an art, and writing online, part of a
new kind of literacy. How well does it suit your
personal learning and writing styles?
Please explain how and why you have or
have not achieved personal satisfaction
through online writing this semester.
Explain in general, and then give specific
examples and supporting reasons.
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8. What to Do
Review the Foci for Refection (slide 4), then plan
and draft original, personal, reflective responses
to each of the three items above (slides 5-7).
Organize your written responses according to
the concept map and suggestions on slides 4-7.
Double-check and correct the grammar and
spelling of your draft comments before posting
them in comments on special posts for them on
the Writing Studio Blog.
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9. Where to Post Individual Responses
For each exam item (items 1-3, slides 5-7,
above), there are two (2) locations on the
Writing Studio Blog: one location for §1A,
and another for §1C.
Please make certain to post your
individual responses in comments only
on the posts earmarked for your section.
See the Writing Studio Blog for details.
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10. Writing Studio
Writing IV: §§ 1A & 1C
Thank you for your participation!
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