Taxonomy of Reflection: Week 9
Remembering: What did I do?
I took the list of recommended changes from Dr. Weaver and my Tasmanian Devils, and updated my literature review accordingly. I reviewed the paper again, made a few typographical and stylistic updates, and submitted the final draft.Understanding: What was important about it?
Well, it's important because it marks the end of a major effort; because I feel like I've produced a quality piece of scholarly literature; and because it has taught me a great deal about the subject matter and the academic writing process. It is also important because it marks another step toward the completion of this program.
Application: When did I do this before? Where could I use it again?
Every time I've had to turn in an assignment, I've experienced a similar feeling. The revision process is similar to that which has been discussed in previous weeks; it is notable for being the last.
I will use this again for every written element I polish and submit, to professors, students, printers, and journals.
I will use this again for every written element I polish and submit, to professors, students, printers, and journals.
Analysis: Do I see any patterns or relationships in what I did?
Not except for an extension of the revision process itself.Evaluation: How well did I do? What worked? What do I need to improve?
There wasn't a lot to do, so I was able to devote myself to producing my best output. I feel like it all worked. I did have trouble fitting some of the revision ideas into the flow of my literature review, but I think it worked out in the end.
Creation: What should I do next? What's my plan/design?
Next, I will sit back and wait for the tide to come in.
Personal Reflections
I completed this final step very early, as I wanted to complete the process while I still had time to do so. Final examination start at SCO this week, and my attentions are sorely needed elsewhere.
All in all, this was a very rewarding semester, as I produced a product I am proud of, learned a great deal about a topic, and even experienced abject failure, and what it is like to be unable to cope. I saw my daughter's heartbeat on a sonogram, and I ran a marathon. The (football) Tigers are up, and the (basketball) Tigers are down. The people ride in a hole in the ground...
I also dared to end the semester on a movie reference.
Full stop. Click "Publish." Good night.
All in all, this was a very rewarding semester, as I produced a product I am proud of, learned a great deal about a topic, and even experienced abject failure, and what it is like to be unable to cope. I saw my daughter's heartbeat on a sonogram, and I ran a marathon. The (football) Tigers are up, and the (basketball) Tigers are down. The people ride in a hole in the ground...
I also dared to end the semester on a movie reference.
Full stop. Click "Publish." Good night.
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