English
110--Self-Evaluation Letter
Before the final exam, you will complete a self-evaluation of your work for the course in the form of a letter to me (I am your audience). Begin with a general introduction. Then, answer a series of questions that ask you to evaluate your work over the course of the semester. For each question you should
· state your judgment on the area;
· define the qualities/criteria that comprise the area;
· use clear explanation and specific examples from your own essays, from your writing process, or from my comments or handouts to support your answers.
· explain how you can improve the area under discussion.
Finish your essay with a brief, general conclusion.
Format: You will type your letter submit at the beginning of the final exam period. Use a letter format (no need for addresses) and please DOUBLE SPACE the body. Begin with general introduction and then develop each question in a long paragraph. Each section should be about 200 words long.
1.
How would you evaluate your grammar at the end of
the semester? At what level did you
begin and how did you improve or worsen over the course of the term?
What do you still need to do to improve your grammar?
2. How would you evaluate your writing process at the
end of the semester? How has your process changed, and is it a more effective or
less effective process now? What
could you do to improve your process?
3.
How would you evaluate your ability to write
argumentative ESSAYS at the end of the semester?
How have your skills evolved over the semester, and are they more or less
effective? What do you need to do
to improve your ARGUING skills? {this will be your longest section}
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION
clearly
and honestly assert your performance in a particular area
define
the criteria/standards for each area
develop
your position with specific evidence and details from your work, your
process, or my comments
use
explanation to show how the evidence supports or does not support each
judgment
acknowledge
areas where you still need to improve
include
paragraphs which are coherent, unified, and effectively developed
follow
an effective organizational pattern
contain
a variety of skillfully constructed sentences
promote
clarity and effectiveness with standard usage, mechanics, and spelling; and
a precise and ample vocabulary