Walden CAEX 6065 Graduate Writing II Reflection Paper

·        Walden University Academic Skills Center. (2018, September 11). Accessing your assignment feedback [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxSFhoC470Q

·        Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.-b). Crash course in scholarly writing [Video]. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/scholarly#s-lg- box-12309935

·        Laureate Education. (n.d.-e). Your place as a scholar [Infographic]. Walden University Blackboard. https://class.waldenu.edu

·        Document: Feedback Journal (Word document)

Post your initial 2-paragraph introduction and reflection. In the first paragraph, introduce yourself to your colleagues. In the second paragraph, answer the following questions:

·        What is scholarly writing?

·        Thinking of yourself as a scholar, what is one area you feel confident in? What is one area for improvement?

By Day 6

Respond to at least two colleagues by doing one of the following:

·        Connect on a personal level with your colleague’s introduction

·        Provide an example that fits their definition of scholarly writing and explain why

·        Offer a specific resource, strategy, or tip to help with their improvement area

·        If you struggle in their area of confidence, describe what you find challenging and ask them for advice. Walden CAEX 6065 Graduate Writing II Reflection Paper

Note: Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting. Note what you have learned and/or any insights you have gained as a result of the comments your colleagues made.

Submit the Feedback Journal Document. Complete only the Week 1 (“Feedback Preferences”) portion.

Between Days 5 and 7

Access your graded Assignment in the My Grades area. Your Instructor will have entered a temporary grade and attached a file with comments and a question in the Feedback area. Read through those comments.

By Day 7

E-mail your Instructor using the e-mail address provided in the Contact the Instructor area. In your e-mail, answer the Instructor’s question found in your feedback. You will only receive full credit for this Assignment if you e-mail your Instructor answering the question.

·        Rogers-Shaw, C., & Carr-Chellman, D. (2018). Developing care and socio-emotional learning in first year doctoral students: Building capacity for success. International Journal of Doctoral Studies, 13, 233-252. https://doi.org/10.28945/4064

Websites

·        Oyler, B. (2014, April 21). Breaking down the MEAL plan: Beginning with the main idea. Walden University Writing Center.

http://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2014/04/developing-

·        Wentworth, H. (2020, February 24). Critical reading for evaluation. The Savvy Student. https://waldenacademicskills.wordpress.com/2020/02/24/critical- reading-for-evaluation/

·        Laureate Education. (n.d.-b). Reading research articles: 4 approaches [Infographic]. Walden University Blackboard. https://class.waldenu.edu

Submit 1 double-spaced page (around 250 words) of the writing you are working on. Please paste the Assignment instructions into your draft so that your Instructor understands the purpose of the Assignment. Your Instructor will provide feedback by Day 6. The feedback will focus on the writing aspects only.

Note: If you submitted an upcoming assignment or discussion from the program course you are taking alongside this writing course, remember to access your writing Instructor’s feedback after grading so that you can improve the draft for final submission in your other course. Walden CAEX 6065 Graduate Writing II Reflection Paper

Post your initial response that includes the following:

·        1 sentence that states an argument you can make about the topic based on the article. This sentence will serve as the main idea in your eventual MEAL plan paragraph.

·        2-4 sentences that explain why you have chosen this argument as a critical reader.

By Day 6

Respond to at least two colleagues by doing one of the following:

·        Give feedback on their argument.

·        Share insights on critical reading.

Note: Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting. Note what you have learned and/or any insights you

have gained as a result of the comments your colleagues made.

Using the Feedback Journal, record any writing feedback you have received in this course and/or your other course. You must have at least two rows completed.

·        Rogers-Shaw, C., & Carr-Chellman, D. (2018). Developing care and socio-emotional learning in first year doctoral students: Building capacity for success. International Journal of Doctoral Studies, 13, 233-252. https://doi.org/10.28945/4064

Websites

·        Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.-a). Citations: Overview. [Video]. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/citations

·        Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.-g). Using evidence: Examples of paraphrasing. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/evidence/para phrase/examples

Note: Read the text and watch the short video on this page.

Media

·        Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.-d). Paraphrasing sources video playlist [Video]. http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/evidence/parap hrase#s-lg-box10514317

Note: View the entire playlist of videos on this web page. The approximate combined length is 5 minutes.

·        Laureate Education. (n.d.-a). Effective paraphrasing strategies [Infographic]. Walden University Blackboard. https://class.waldenu.edu

Optional Resources

·        Helakoski, C., & Philbrook, M. (Hosts). (n.d.). Using evidence in academic writing (No. 51) [Audio podcast episode]. In Writecast. Walden University Writing Center. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/multimedia/po

dcast#s-lg-box-2814414

o Podcast Transcripts: https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/c.php?g=467456&p= 5943747

Submit 1 double-spaced page (around 250 words) of the writing you are working on. Please paste the Assignment instructions into your draft so that your Instructor understands the purpose of the Assignment. Your Instructor will provide feedback by Day 6. The feedback will focus on the writing aspects only.

Note: If you submitted an upcoming Assignment or Discussion from the program course you are taking alongside this writing course, remember to access your writing Instructor’s feedback after grading so that you can improve the draft for final submission in your other course.

Post your initial 1- to 2-paragraph response that addresses the following:

·        Post your main idea sentence from Week 2, revised according to any feedback received.

·        What is evidence you can use from the article to support your main idea sentence? Find two pieces of evidence from the article and paraphrase them. Be sure to include an APA citation for any sentences that include paraphrased material.

·        Additionally, reflect on the process of paraphrasing the evidence. Pose any questions and/or explain challenges that came up during the process. Walden CAEX 6065 Graduate Writing II Reflection Paper

By Day 6

Respond to at least two colleagues by doing one of the following:

·        Give feedback on their choice of evidence or on their paraphrases

o Consider: Does the writer’s evidence clearly prove their main idea statement? What information do you, as a

·        Share insights on paraphrasing

·        Address one of the questions or challenges your colleague posed, based on your experience or knowledge

Note: Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting. Note what you have learned and/or any insights you have gained as a result of the comments your colleagues made.

Add to your existing Feedback Journal by recording any writing feedback received over the past week in this course and/or your other course. You must add at least one new row.

·        Rogers-Shaw, C., & Carr-Chellman, D. (2018). Developing care and socio-emotional learning in first year doctoral students: Building capacity for success. International Journal of Doctoral Studies, 13, 233-252. https://doi.org/10.28945/4064

Websites

·        Prince, S. (2014, May 8). Breaking down the MEAL plan: Adding analysis. Walden University Writing Center. http://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2014/05/breaking-down- meal-plan-adding-analysis.html

·        Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.-f). Using evidence: Analysis. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/evidence/analy sis

Note: Read the text and watch the short videos on this page.

Submit 1 double-spaced page (around 250 words) of the writing you are working on. Please paste the Assignment instructions into your draft

so that your Instructor understands the purpose of the Assignment. Your

Note: If you submitted an upcoming Assignment or Discussion from the program course you are taking alongside this writing course, remember to access your writing Instructor’s feedback after grading so that you can improve the draft for final submission in your other course.

Post your initial 1- to 2-paragraph response that addresses the following:

·        Using the evidence you identified and paraphrased in Week 3, analyze that evidence in the context of the argument you are making.

·        Additionally, reflect on the process of analyzing the evidence. Pose any questions and/or explain challenges that came up during the process. Walden CAEX 6065 Graduate Writing II Reflection Paper

By Day 6

Respond to at least two colleagues by doing one of the following:

·        Give feedback on their analysis

·        Share insights on analyzing evidence

·        Address one of the questions or challenges your colleague posed, based on your experience or knowledge

Note: Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting. Note what you have learned and/or any insights you have gained as a result of the comments your colleagues made.

Add to your existing Feedback Journal by recording any writing feedback received over the past week in this course and/or your other course. You must add at least one new row.

Website

·        Arneson, B. K. (2014, May 12). Breaking down the MEAL plan: Wrapping up with lead out sentences. Walden University Writing Center. http://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2014/05/breaking-down- meal-plan-wrapping-up.html

Media

·        Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.-c). Paragraph organization video playlist [Video]. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paragraphs/or ganization#s-lgbox-17043373

Note: View the videos in this playlist and consider how you will develop a strong MEAL plan paragraph. The approximate combined length is 7 minutes.

·        Laureate Education. (n.d.-d). Structure of argument [Infographic]. Walden University Blackboard. https://class.waldenu.edu

Submit 1 double-spaced page (around 250 words) of the writing you are working on. Please paste the Assignment instructions into your draft so that your Instructor understands the purpose of the Assignment. Your Instructor will provide feedback by Day 6. The feedback will focus on the writing aspects only.

Note: If you submitted an upcoming Assignment or Discussion from the program course you are taking alongside this writing course, remember to access your writing Instructor’s feedback after grading so that you can improve the draft for final submission in your other course.

Post your initial 1- to 2-paragraph response that addresses the following:

·        Add a lead-out sentence to the existing paragraph you have developed of main idea, evidence, and analysis.

By Day 6

Respond to at least two colleagues by doing one of the following:

·        Give feedback on their lead-out

o Consider: Does the lead-out match the main idea sentence? Does the lead-out logically and smoothly follow the evidence and analysis? Do you feel a sense of closure after reading it?

·        Share insights on writing the lead-out

·        Address one of the questions or challenges your colleague posed, based on your experience or knowledge

Note: Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting. Note what you have learned and/or any insights you have gained as a result of the comments your colleagues made.

Add to your existing Feedback Journal by recording any writing feedback received over the past week in this course and/or your other course. You must add at least one new row.

·        McKinney, K. (2018, September 24). Scholarly persuasion: How to make an academic argument. Walden University Writing Center. https://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2018/09/scholarly- persuasion-how-to-make.html

·        Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.-e). Revising strategies. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/writingprocess/ revising#s-lg-box-9967615

·        Laureate Education. (n.d.-c). Revision and editing strategies: Seeing the forest and the trees [Infographic]. Walden University Blackboard. https://class.waldenu.edu

Post your final revised paragraph responding to the research article, ensuring that your paragraph is a complete academic argument with all MEAL plan elements. Additionally, share at least one specific resource or strategy that has helped you revise and explain how it helped.

By Day 6

Respond to at least two colleagues by doing one of the following:

·        Identify effective elements in their paragraph

·        Share insights on revising an argument-based paragraph

·        Add your thoughts on the identified resource or strategy

Note: Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting. Note what you have learned and/or any insights you have gained as a result of the comments your colleagues made. Walden CAEX 6065 Graduate Writing II Reflection Paper

Submit a 1- to 2-page reflection answering the following questions:

·        What is one area in which you have improved over this 6-week course? Explain your improvement and give examples.

·        How has your Feedback Journal assisted in your growth as a scholarly writer?

·        How will you continue to track your growth and improvement as a scholarly writer?

·        Walden University Academic Skills Center. (2018, September 11). Accessing your assignment feedback [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxSFhoC470Q

·        Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.-b). Crash course in scholarly writing [Video]. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/scholarly#s-lg- box-12309935

·        Laureate Education. (n.d.-e). Your place as a scholar [Infographic]. Walden University Blackboard. https://class.waldenu.edu

·        Document: Feedback Journal (Word document)

Post your initial 2-paragraph introduction and reflection. In the first paragraph, introduce yourself to your colleagues. In the second paragraph, answer the following questions:

·        What is scholarly writing?

·        Thinking of yourself as a scholar, what is one area you feel confident in? What is one area for improvement?

By Day 6

Respond to at least two colleagues by doing one of the following:

·        Connect on a personal level with your colleague’s introduction

·        Provide an example that fits their definition of scholarly writing and explain why

·        Offer a specific resource, strategy, or tip to help with their improvement area

·        If you struggle in their area of confidence, describe what you find challenging and ask them for advice

Note: Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting. Note what you have learned and/or any insights you have gained as a result of the comments your colleagues made.

Submit the Feedback Journal Document. Complete only the Week 1 (“Feedback Preferences”) portion.

Between Days 5 and 7

Access your graded Assignment in the My Grades area. Your Instructor will have entered a temporary grade and attached a file with comments and a question in the Feedback area. Read through those comments.

By Day 7

E-mail your Instructor using the e-mail address provided in the Contact the Instructor area. In your e-mail, answer the Instructor’s question found in your feedback. You will only receive full credit for this Assignment if you e-mail your Instructor answering the question.

·        Rogers-Shaw, C., & Carr-Chellman, D. (2018). Developing care and socio-emotional learning in first year doctoral students: Building capacity for success. International Journal of Doctoral Studies, 13, 233-252. https://doi.org/10.28945/4064

Websites

·        Oyler, B. (2014, April 21). Breaking down the MEAL plan: Beginning with the main idea. Walden University Writing Center.

http://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2014/04/developing-

·        Wentworth, H. (2020, February 24). Critical reading for evaluation. The Savvy Student. https://waldenacademicskills.wordpress.com/2020/02/24/critical- reading-for-evaluation/

·        Laureate Education. (n.d.-b). Reading research articles: 4 approaches [Infographic]. Walden University Blackboard. https://class.waldenu.edu

Submit 1 double-spaced page (around 250 words) of the writing you are working on. Please paste the Assignment instructions into your draft so that your Instructor understands the purpose of the Assignment. Your Instructor will provide feedback by Day 6. The feedback will focus on the writing aspects only.

Note: If you submitted an upcoming assignment or discussion from the program course you are taking alongside this writing course, remember to access your writing Instructor’s feedback after grading so that you can improve the draft for final submission in your other course.

Post your initial response that includes the following:

·        1 sentence that states an argument you can make about the topic based on the article. This sentence will serve as the main idea in your eventual MEAL plan paragraph.

·        2-4 sentences that explain why you have chosen this argument as a critical reader.

By Day 6

Respond to at least two colleagues by doing one of the following:

·        Give feedback on their argument.

·        Share insights on critical reading.

Note: Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting. Note what you have learned and/or any insights you have gained as a result of the comments your colleagues made. Walden CAEX 6065 Graduate Writing II Reflection Paper

Using the Feedback Journal, record any writing feedback you have received in this course and/or your other course. You must have at least two rows completed.

·        Rogers-Shaw, C., & Carr-Chellman, D. (2018). Developing care and socio-emotional learning in first year doctoral students: Building capacity for success. International Journal of Doctoral Studies, 13, 233-252. https://doi.org/10.28945/4064

Websites

·        Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.-a). Citations: Overview. [Video]. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/citations

·        Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.-g). Using evidence: Examples of paraphrasing. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/evidence/para phrase/examples

Note: Read the text and watch the short video on this page.

Media

·        Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.-d). Paraphrasing sources video playlist [Video]. http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/evidence/parap hrase#s-lg-box10514317

Note: View the entire playlist of videos on this web page. The approximate combined length is 5 minutes.

·        Laureate Education. (n.d.-a). Effective paraphrasing strategies [Infographic]. Walden University Blackboard. https://class.waldenu.edu

Optional Resources

·        Helakoski, C., & Philbrook, M. (Hosts). (n.d.). Using evidence in academic writing (No. 51) [Audio podcast episode]. In Writecast. Walden University Writing Center. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/multimedia/po

dcast#s-lg-box-2814414

o Podcast Transcripts: https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/c.php?g=467456&p= 5943747

Submit 1 double-spaced page (around 250 words) of the writing you are working on. Please paste the Assignment instructions into your draft so that your Instructor understands the purpose of the Assignment. Your Instructor will provide feedback by Day 6. The feedback will focus on the writing aspects only.

Note: If you submitted an upcoming Assignment or Discussion from the program course you are taking alongside this writing course, remember to access your writing Instructor’s feedback after grading so that you can improve the draft for final submission in your other course.

Post your initial 1- to 2-paragraph response that addresses the following:

·        Post your main idea sentence from Week 2, revised according to any feedback received.

·        What is evidence you can use from the article to support your main idea sentence? Find two pieces of evidence from the article and paraphrase them. Be sure to include an APA citation for any sentences that include paraphrased material.

·        Additionally, reflect on the process of paraphrasing the evidence. Pose any questions and/or explain challenges that came up during the process.

By Day 6

Respond to at least two colleagues by doing one of the following:

·        Give feedback on their choice of evidence or on their paraphrases

o Consider: Does the writer’s evidence clearly prove their main idea statement? What information do you, as a

·        Share insights on paraphrasing

·        Address one of the questions or challenges your colleague posed, based on your experience or knowledge

Note: Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting. Note what you have learned and/or any insights you have gained as a result of the comments your colleagues made.

Add to your existing Feedback Journal by recording any writing feedback received over the past week in this course and/or your other course. You must add at least one new row.

·        Rogers-Shaw, C., & Carr-Chellman, D. (2018). Developing care and socio-emotional learning in first year doctoral students: Building capacity for success. International Journal of Doctoral Studies, 13, 233-252. https://doi.org/10.28945/4064

Websites

·        Prince, S. (2014, May 8). Breaking down the MEAL plan: Adding analysis. Walden University Writing Center. http://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2014/05/breaking-down- meal-plan-adding-analysis.html

·        Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.-f). Using evidence: Analysis. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/evidence/analy sis

Note: Read the text and watch the short videos on this page.

Submit 1 double-spaced page (around 250 words) of the writing you are working on. Please paste the Assignment instructions into your draft so that your Instructor understands the purpose of the Assignment. Your

Note: If you submitted an upcoming Assignment or Discussion from the program course you are taking alongside this writing course, remember to access your writing Instructor’s feedback after grading so that you can improve the draft for final submission in your other course.  Walden CAEX 6065 Graduate Writing II Reflection Paper

Post your initial 1- to 2-paragraph response that addresses the following:

·        Using the evidence you identified and paraphrased in Week 3, analyze that evidence in the context of the argument you are making.

·        Additionally, reflect on the process of analyzing the evidence. Pose any questions and/or explain challenges that came up during the process.

By Day 6

Respond to at least two colleagues by doing one of the following:

·        Give feedback on their analysis

·        Share insights on analyzing evidence

·        Address one of the questions or challenges your colleague posed, based on your experience or knowledge

Note: Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting. Note what you have learned and/or any insights you have gained as a result of the comments your colleagues made.

Add to your existing Feedback Journal by recording any writing feedback received over the past week in this course and/or your other course. You must add at least one new row.

Website

·        Arneson, B. K. (2014, May 12). Breaking down the MEAL plan: Wrapping up with lead out sentences. Walden University Writing Center. http://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2014/05/breaking-down- meal-plan-wrapping-up.html

Media

·        Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.-c). Paragraph organization video playlist [Video]. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paragraphs/or ganization#s-lgbox-17043373

Note: View the videos in this playlist and consider how you will develop a strong MEAL plan paragraph. The approximate combined length is 7 minutes.

·        Laureate Education. (n.d.-d). Structure of argument [Infographic]. Walden University Blackboard. https://class.waldenu.edu

Submit 1 double-spaced page (around 250 words) of the writing you are working on. Please paste the Assignment instructions into your draft so that your Instructor understands the purpose of the Assignment. Your Instructor will provide feedback by Day 6. The feedback will focus on the writing aspects only. Walden CAEX 6065 Graduate Writing II Reflection Paper

Note: If you submitted an upcoming Assignment or Discussion from the program course you are taking alongside this writing course, remember to access your writing Instructor’s feedback after grading so that you can improve the draft for final submission in your other course.

Post your initial 1- to 2-paragraph response that addresses the following:

·        Add a lead-out sentence to the existing paragraph you have developed of main idea, evidence, and analysis.

By Day 6

Respond to at least two colleagues by doing one of the following:

·        Give feedback on their lead-out

o Consider: Does the lead-out match the main idea sentence? Does the lead-out logically and smoothly follow the evidence and analysis? Do you feel a sense of closure after reading it?

·        Share insights on writing the lead-out

·        Address one of the questions or challenges your colleague posed, based on your experience or knowledge

Note: Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting. Note what you have learned and/or any insights you have gained as a result of the comments your colleagues made.

Add to your existing Feedback Journal by recording any writing feedback received over the past week in this course and/or your other course. You must add at least one new row.

·        McKinney, K. (2018, September 24). Scholarly persuasion: How to make an academic argument. Walden University Writing Center. https://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2018/09/scholarly- persuasion-how-to-make.html

·        Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.-e). Revising strategies. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/writingprocess/ revising#s-lg-box-9967615

·        Laureate Education. (n.d.-c). Revision and editing strategies: Seeing the forest and the trees [Infographic]. Walden University Blackboard. https://class.waldenu.edu

Post your final revised paragraph responding to the research article, ensuring that your paragraph is a complete academic argument with all MEAL plan elements. Additionally, share at least one specific resource or strategy that has helped you revise and explain how it helped.

By Day 6

Respond to at least two colleagues by doing one of the following:

·        Identify effective elements in their paragraph

·        Share insights on revising an argument-based paragraph

·        Add your thoughts on the identified resource or strategy

Note: Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting. Note what you have learned and/or any insights you have gained as a result of the comments your colleagues made.

Submit a 1- to 2-page reflection answering the following questions:

·        What is one area in which you have improved over this 6-week course? Explain your improvement and give examples.

·        How has your Feedback Journal assisted in your growth as a scholarly writer?

·        How will you continue to track your growth and improvement as a scholarly writer?