Remember a thesis addresses the larger issue and importance. Do not simply give answers to these questions, rather after you have reflected on your process this semester and thought critically about these questions, please formulate a thesis statement or argument that moves beyond the WHAT happens to the WHY it matters, the So What?
Start with the pre-writing/pre-thinking/critical thinking before you begin to formulate a thesis or argument.
To clarify, please do the following in this Reflective Essay:
1. Write a 3 paged structured Essay in MLA format that makes an argument for the above prompt.
Since you are reflecting, it is okay to write in first person. However, be careful that you are not writing a narrative, as this is not the task for this assignment.
2. Tip–an effective thesis is not the following: “As a writer, I feel that I have changed and developed a growth mindset because I seek consistent tutoring.” This is a very broad statement that does not make an argument for growth or lack of a growth and its connection to a fixed or growth mindset. It also does not present anything worth debating, rather it gives information to the reader.
You want to take time to sit with and reflect on these questions in order to formulate an argument. This demonstrates your ability to prewrite and to write a thesis statement. Please review the resources that I have posted to Canvas for thesis statements. Pls refer to your practice with writing thesis with the instructor or tutor.
3. Please cite from at least 3 of the your prior readings to reinforce your analysis. A works cited page is not necessary for this assignment. Those reading are:
A. The Secret to Raising Smart Kids by Carol Dweck
B. And Still We Rise by Miles Corwin
C. I Just Wanna Be Average by Mike Rose
D. Brainology: Transforming Students Motivation to Learn
4. Finally, please include a visual image that represents where you feel you have grown in your process of writing (seeking tutoring from the instructor or tutor, practicing outside of class, thinking deeply about the work you produce).
This visual image is an image of your choosing. You can copy and paste an image from Google and paste it in your word document.
This image should go on the last page of your essay.
5. Below the image, please also explain WHY you chose this image to represent who you are as a writer currently. This image is not part of the 3 pages. You still need a minimum of 3 pages for this essay. Please take this portion of the assignment seriously and your explanation of your visual image reflects critical thinking.