Reflective Writing Exercise 

This assignment asks students to personally reflect on the course as well as one or more of the topics, authors, periods or genres that we studied this term in 3-5 pages. Additionally, reflections should detail your reasonings for picking what you chose to discuss. Students are encouraged to incorporate one or more of the broad themes noted in the course description of our syllabus and apply your thoughts in relation to course content including course texts. Students should think, “if I was to describe this course to someone who knows nothing about African American Literature, what would be the first things that come to mind? 

Students will be evaluated on their ability to integrate personal reflection with course content. If comfortable, incorporate feelings and memories readings and authors may have evoked. Including quotes from texts help to establish connections and should be supported with in-text citations and works cited page (not included in total required page count). Read the Reflective Writing grading rubric for more detailed information on this assignment.
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The Reflective writing exercise is graded out of 100 total possible points. The following are some of the main expectations in order for a student to receive full credit.

1. Textual Analysis: Student makes reference to the readings with in-text citations. The student provides an assessment of the reading and his/her insights. The student includes personal anecdotes, reflects on society/culture or other reflective themes.
2. Class Assessment: Provides adequate background of the class. Refers to specific assignments. Gives a personal reflection of the class and why he/she would recommend it to others
3. Miscellaneous: (grammar, organization clarity) The essay is easy to read. It includes a clear introduction and conclusion. Few, if any, grammatical errors.  

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Please use the above link to reference as a citation as well as the attached pdf for the citations.