This document provides guidance for a final assignment in a writing course that asks students to reflect on their writing over the semester and develop their own theory of writing. Students will analyze concepts from their coursework, readings, and projects to discuss what writing is, how it works, and how their views have changed. They must support their analysis by referencing specific examples and evidence from essays they wrote during the semester. The purpose is for students to reflect on their progress and challenges as writers in a way that introduces their portfolio to instructors and faculty. The assignment requires a 1,250-1,750 word essay that students will write a rough draft and final draft of according to the provided due dates.