I can communicate confidently, using forms and strategies that show attention to my audience and purpose. Through my essays and presentations, I learned to adjust my tone and structure so readers immediately grasp my main point, and I now focus on integrating evidence in a way that stays clear and engaging rather than just inserting quotes.

I can get new ideas or reinterpret others’ ideas in novel ways. As I worked on projects  and personal responses, I discovered how to take a theory or text and make it my own and turning broad concepts into examples that reflect my experiences, which helped me move from simply summarizing to creatively applying ideas.

I can evaluate and use evidence to develop interpretations; identify alternatives, perspectives, and implications; and make judgements. In revising drafts, I learned to spot where I repeated myself or where my argument felt weak, and I now actively question my own writing and finding the clearest, most convincing way to present my ideas.

Next Steps:

I will keep experimenting with different ways to introduce and explain evidence so my writing stays clear and engaging, asking classmates or teachers for feedback before final drafts.

I plan to challenge myself by applying concepts from class to stretch my creative thinking.

I’ll set aside time after each assignment to review what felt strongest and what tripped me up, so I can adjust my process (for example, tightening my language sooner rather than waiting until the end).