The final reflection is a self-assessment of weaknesses, strengths, and future goals from the ENGL 301 course. My final reflection is below.
Weaknesses
Writing is a general strength of mine, but this course challenged my writing style. Self-editing is an area that is challenging. Reviewing personal work from the reader’s point of view and editing to ensure complete understanding is an area I continue to work on. Documents early in the term lacked a YOU attitude, a skill that was new for me. Another area in the course that was challenging was the self-reflection. Reflecting on the process of learning, writing, and peer reviewing was something I had not previously done. Reflecting grew to be an assignment that I benefitted from, improving my self-awareness during the assignments.
Strengths
Using time effectively is a skill that enhances my ability to complete tasks and follow guidelines successfully. Writing in an active, positive tone came easily and my work demonstrates the ability to maintain the tone in my writing. The peer reviewing process was not an area originally thought of as a strength, but I enjoyed the process. Learning from peers and gaining a different point of view improved my learning throughout the course. Receiving constructive feedback can be difficult, but my peers provided excellent feedback without a negative tone. Writing peer reviews developed my writing skills further, ensuring that reviews were concise and constructive.
Future Goals
After completing this course, my confidence in professional writing has improved my communication abilities in dental hygiene beyond a clinical provider. The ability to write formal reports, memos, and emails improves communication in my current position, but also readies me for more formal positions in the field. If I attend graduate school, my technical writing will improve future assignments and communications with peers and professors.