Final Reflection Paper: Significant Changes and Improvements

This report is a final reflection paper that explores a student's journey of self-discovery in writing. The student discusses their initial lack of confidence and fear of criticism, attributing it to poor communication skills. Through self-reflection, the student identified the need for improved stylistic devices, statistics, and citations in their writing. The student highlights the skills acquired, such as summarizing, which have been beneficial in other coursework and professional settings, including creating concise emails and journal entries. The student also discusses the transferability of these skills to their profession, especially in drafting professional papers and creating research presentations. The paper emphasizes the importance of referencing and the ability to write from minimal information.

Running head: FINAL REFLECTION 1
Final Reflection Paper
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Final Reflection
Significant Change, and Areas that Need Improvement
To me, writing has been a journey of self-discovery. Currently, when I write, I
understand that I am almost always venturing into the unknown, and pushing beyond my own
boundaries so that I can make a valid point. However, this was not always the case. I never had
the confidence write because I was always scared that it would not be good enough. For
example, I took it rather personally whenever I received critique because I thought that others
only saw my mistakes, rather than the message that I had hoped to relay. After a period of self-
reflection, I understood that my main problem was in communication. My previous writings
seemed to lack the proper stylistic devices, statistics, or citations in relaying my point of view.
Skills Used Outside the Course
I have acquired summarizing skills that have been very helpful in several areas outside of
this course. For example, I am more efficient in summarizing class notes even in my other
classes, I can create concise professional emails at work, and I can now make meaningful, and
short journal entries in my daily planner. I also no longer constrain myself in explaining myself
in writing because I now have a better grasp of basic communication skills in writing.
Skills and Concepts Transferable to Profession
The most transferable skills to my line of work are also based on summarizing, and
making proper references. I can properly draft professional papers since I am more adept at
referencing outside sources within my writing. I believe that this will be of great help in writing
my theses as I further my education. I also currently understand how to write scripts based on
minimal information, such as, picture quotes, and infographics. I believe that that will be a very
useful skill, particularly in making research presentations both in school, and at work.

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