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Knowing Yourself as a Reader and Writer
Complete this worksheet in preparation for the Week 1 Discussion. You must also submit the worksheet as part of your Week 1 Feedback Review Assignment. Each section of the worksheet has prompting questions to consider. Do not worry about using complete sentences or proper grammar in your answers. This is meant to be a reflective activity to help you determine your processes and preferences as a reader and writer.
Name:
As a Reader
Location and Time of Day
Where do you do your academic reading (e.g., at home, work, a library)?
What time of day do you tend to do most of your reading? (e.g., morning, afternoon, evening, late at night)?
Process
What is your academic reading process like? (For example, do you skim, read deeply, or do a combination of the two? How long do you typically spend reading? Do you take notes? Do you print out your readings or read them onscreen?)
Challenges
What challenges do you have when reading academically?
What reading skill(s) do you want to work on?
Attitude and Experiences
How do you feel about reading?
What are some of the positive or negative experiences you have had with academic reading in the past?
As a Writer
Location and Time of Day
Where do you do your writing (e.g., at home, work, a library)?
What time of day do you tend to do most of your writing? (e.g., morning, afternoon, evening, late at night)?
Process
What is your writing process like? (For example, do you brainstorm and outline before starting to write? Do you seek feedback from peers? Do you revise?)
Challenges
What challenges do you have when writing?
What writing skill(s) do you want to work on?
Attitude and Experiences
How do you feel about writing?
What are some of the positive or negative experiences you have had with writing in the past?