Discussion: Knowing Yourself as a Reader and Writer
Discussion: 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 prompted 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.
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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?
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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