Victory Lap

I'm done. Goin' for a ride.

Final Open Letter

This post was just an extra thing I'm doing for people like me in the sense that I want to see what other people are doing. So If anyone wants to see how my finished open letter turned out, here it is.

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Reflection on Open Letter Draft

This post will be an analysis of sorts for my draft of the final open letter. I'll use A Student's Guide to First Year Writing's list on pages 253-256 to get a close look at the draft itself and the feedback I got (but definitely didn't deserve, thank you, Charles), and what I still need to do.

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I'll start by mentioning the peer review process for the final. I thought I came really late to the party in terms of finishing my draft, so I figured A) nobody would have any drafts left to peer review, and B) no one would bother by the time I was finished to peer review mine. So I didn't peer review anyone's letter, bu to my shock I ended up with feedback on mine (again, thanks, Charles).

     Did you demonstrate an ability to think about your writing and yourself as a writer?

I think I did. And I was certainly honest, especially about how my own biases against English class tended to get in my way.


     Did you provide analysis of your experiences, writing assignments or concepts you have learned?

I did, but I think I could be more descriptive. I mentioned mostly surface-level stuff, I think.


     Did you provide concrete examples from your own writing (either quotes from your writing or rich descriptions of your writing process)?

Sort-of. I referenced entire assignments and explained my process on them, but I should try to find specific text that could fit a s a quote.


     Did you explain why you made certain choices and whether those choices were effective?

Once, I think. It's not enough, but it's a start. But my major choice I have, concerning time management.


    Did you use specific terms and concepts related to writing and the writing process?

I mentioned the concept of genre, but I can also add stuff about rhetorical situations and strategies.