O’shea Lindquist – Student Portfolio

Self Evaluation:

Outcomes	Related Assignments	Student Feedback
1. Gather, interpret, and assess information from a variety of sources and points of view.	Diverse readings including “Ballad of the Moon Moon” by Federico Garcia Lorca, “Everyday Use” by Alice Walker and “For Guayama” by Luis Negron in addition to others from the provided reading selection asks students to analyze the texts and to discuss prompts. Students will also gather, interpret and access information during the workshopping process.	Through readings, discussions, and workshops, I gathered, interpreted, and evaluated information from different sources and perspectives. Texts such as Everyday Use by Alice Walker, “Ballad of the Moon Moon” by Federico García Lorca, and “For Guayama” by Luis Negrón helped me analyze literary themes, understand different cultural viewpoints, and respond to discussion prompts thoughtfully. During the workshop process, I also strengthened my ability to interpret ideas, assess information, and engage with multiple perspectives.
2. Evaluate evidence and arguments critically or analytically.	For three formal writing assignments titled One Line/Art; A Different Story; and Genre Short Fiction student will complete at least one revision for each and also evaluate and critique their peers’s works	Through my formal writing assignments, “One Line/Art,” “A Different Story,” and “Genre Short Fiction,” I learned how to evaluate evidence and arguments more critically and analytically. For each assignment, I completed at least one revision, which helped me reflect on my writing, strengthen my ideas, and improve my overall work. I also reviewed and critiqued my peers’ writing during workshops, where I practiced analyzing different perspectives, giving constructive feedback, and supporting my opinions with clear reasoning.
3. Produce well-reasoned written or oral arguments using evidence to support conclusions.	Students will produce three original creative writing/fiction texts from the formal assignments given titled One Line/Art; A Different Story; and Genre Short Fiction	Through the formal assignments “One Line/Art,” “A Different Story,” and “Genre Short Fiction,” I produced three original creative writing pieces that allowed me to develop and support my ideas through storytelling. These assignments helped me strengthen my ability to communicate clear arguments and conclusions through writing by using details, themes, and creative elements as evidence to support my ideas and perspectives.
4.Identify and apply the fundamental concepts and methods of a discipline or interdisciplinary field exploring creative expression, including, but not limited to, arts, communications, creative writing, media arts, music and theater.	All given assignments titled One Line/Art; A Different Story; and Genre Short Fiction, as well as readings and discussions require students to identify and apply fundamental concepts and methods as stated.	Through the assignments “One Line/Art,” “A Different Story,” and “Genre Short Fiction,” along with class readings and discussions, I identified and applied important concepts and methods related to creative expression and creative writing. These assignments helped me develop skills in storytelling, character development, theme, and written communication while also encouraging me to think creatively and analyze different forms of artistic expression.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of the skills involved in the creative process.	Via producing three formal writing assignments in addition to participating in discussions and offering critique of peer’s works, students demonstrate knowledge of skills involved in the creative process.	Through completing three formal writing assignments, participating in discussions, and critiquing my peers’ work, I developed and demonstrated important skills involved in the creative process. Drafting, revising, and giving feedback helped me improve my writing, strengthen my ideas, and better understand how to thoughtfully evaluate creative work.
8. Use appropriate technologies to conduct research and to communicate.	All assignments require some research to complete. Furthermore, students will conduct research and utilize various readings to communicate via discussions and writing assignments, including those that explore characterization, setting, genre and figurative language	Throughout the course, I used appropriate research methods to complete assignments and communicate my ideas effectively. I conducted research, analyzed readings, and participated in discussions and writing assignments that explored elements such as characterization, setting, genre, and figurative language. Using these resources helped me strengthen my communication skills and develop a deeper understanding of creative writing concepts.

A Reflective Memo:
- Which assignment did you struggle with the most and how did you overcome it?
- I struggled the most with “A Different Story” because it required me to take an existing idea and reshape it in a new and creative way while still making it meaningful and clear. At first, I had trouble deciding how to change the original story without losing its main point. I overcame this by reviewing the original text more closely, brainstorming different directions I could take the plot, and getting feedback during workshop discussions. After revising my ideas and making changes based on feedback, I was able to develop a stronger and more original version of the story.
- Which assignment did you connect with the most, why and what difference did it make in your writing experience?
- I connected the most with “Genre Short Fiction” because it gave me the most freedom to create my own story and experiment with different ideas. I enjoyed being able to choose the genre and build the characters, setting, and plot in my own way. This assignment made a difference in my writing experience because it helped me feel more confident as a writer and allowed me to take more creative risks. It also improved how I develop stories from start to finish and think more intentionally about structure and detail.
- What’s one thing you learned about yourself and/or your writing process in this class this semester?
- One thing I learned about myself this semester is that my writing improves a lot when I take time to revise and get feedback from others. At first, I used to rush through my drafts, but I realized that my ideas become clearer and stronger when I slow down and rework my writing. I also learned that I tend to generate better ideas when I brainstorm freely before trying to organize everything, which has helped me develop a more effective writing process overall.