Criterion A: Understanding and comparison of the texts
Score received: 4/5
While my comparison demonstrated a general understanding of the texts, I believe that I could have explained some of my contrasting ideas in more detail. I was repetitive when discussing the themes and moods of the text, making it seem as though I did not have a full grasp of the text's bigger pictures. In the future I would like to develop my ideas further before attempting to write them down coherently. This could most effectively be done through the process of visual brainstorming and/or the creation of a more detailed outline than the one I produced.
Criterion B: Understanding of the use and effects of stylistic features
Score received: 4/5
I believe the I had a relatively firm grasp on the different manners in which the texts demonstrated their ideas. I used the Big 5 to analyze each text's use of stylistic features while considering the ways in which the author may have used such features to inspire specific reactions in the reader. In the future I would like to explain my ideas in a more clear and concise manner as I feel I was, at times, repetitive and unclear.
Criterion C: Organization and development
Score received: 3/5
Organization was one of my biggest weaknesses throughout this process. When I initially looked at the texts there were no prominent ideas or features that stood out to me and thusly, led me to begin my writing process with no clear line of inquiry. While I did create a rough outline of my ideas, I did not spend enough time brainstorming a clear flow for my paper to follow. In the future I would like to spend more time creating a thorough and organized outline as I believe that it will, ultimately, improve the quality of my writing.
Criterion D: Language
Score received: 2/5
While my language remained consistent throughout my paper, it lacked a certain assertiveness that is essential to appear professional and intellectual. This is demonstrated in my continual use of phrases such as "I believe" and "In my opinion". I also contribute this flaw to my lack of initial brainstorming. If I had created a thoughtful and detailed outline before beginning to write my paper, I would have been more confident that my ideas were valid and, in turn, my language would have come off as confident and concise rather than weak and scattered.
Criterion B: Understanding of the use and effects of stylistic features
Score received: 4/5
I believe the I had a relatively firm grasp on the different manners in which the texts demonstrated their ideas. I used the Big 5 to analyze each text's use of stylistic features while considering the ways in which the author may have used such features to inspire specific reactions in the reader. In the future I would like to explain my ideas in a more clear and concise manner as I feel I was, at times, repetitive and unclear.
Criterion C: Organization and development
Score received: 3/5
Organization was one of my biggest weaknesses throughout this process. When I initially looked at the texts there were no prominent ideas or features that stood out to me and thusly, led me to begin my writing process with no clear line of inquiry. While I did create a rough outline of my ideas, I did not spend enough time brainstorming a clear flow for my paper to follow. In the future I would like to spend more time creating a thorough and organized outline as I believe that it will, ultimately, improve the quality of my writing.
Criterion D: Language
Score received: 2/5
While my language remained consistent throughout my paper, it lacked a certain assertiveness that is essential to appear professional and intellectual. This is demonstrated in my continual use of phrases such as "I believe" and "In my opinion". I also contribute this flaw to my lack of initial brainstorming. If I had created a thoughtful and detailed outline before beginning to write my paper, I would have been more confident that my ideas were valid and, in turn, my language would have come off as confident and concise rather than weak and scattered.
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