Rubric for Writing

See the rubric below as you compose your essays. Ensure that you meet the criteria listed for composing, style, sentence formation, usage, and mechanics.

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FAREWELL DR. RIVERA AND CLASSMATES - Jan. 17

Post your final goodbye entry.  It has been a pleasure having all of you as students.  I will certainly miss all of you, but I am confident that you will use the writing skills/strategies that you've gained to continue to write effective essays.  Good luck!

Best regards,
Dr. Rivera

Reflection - Reading, Writing, and Thinking - Jan. 16

Reading, writing, and thinking go hand in hand.  Interpret the quote above.  In addition, share your thoughts about today's activities.

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Reflection - Test #4 - Jan. 15

Discuss your thoughts on taking Test #4.  Were you prepared for it?  If so, what strategies did you use as part of your preparation?  If you were not prepared for it, what will you do next time to ensure that you do well on the test? In addition, discuss your thoughts of today's activities.

Reflection - Time & Problem Solving - Jan. 14

Visit this URL: http://www.studygs.net/shared/mgmnt.htm
Was this academic resource helpful?  Explain.

In addition, describe your thoughts of today's activities.

Reflection -Test #3- Jan. 13

Discuss your thoughts on taking Test #3.  Were you prepared for it?  If so, what strategies did you use as part of your preparation?  If you were not prepared for it, what will you do next time to ensure that you do well on the test? In addition, discuss your thoughts of today's activities.

Reflection - Revising and Editing - Jan. 10

Visit this URL:  http://www.writing.utoronto.ca/advice/style-and-editing/revising.
Discuss the importance of revising and editing.

In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities.