Self-Expression and Reflection Through Communication

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers concepts of self-expression, reflective writing, diary vs. journal principles, and the stages of writing self-assessment based on the provided lecture notes.

Self-expression and reflection through communication

A practice where the focus shifts inward, using communication as a means to clarify thoughts, explore emotions, and strengthen personal identity.

Reflective writing for self-awareness

Writing used to understand personal values, motivations, and growth areas.

Diary Writing (Prasanna, 2024)

A form of personal expression in which an individual records thoughts, experiences, or events in an intimate and informal manner.

Journal Writing

A reflective practice in which individuals record events, ideas, and personal responses in a dated and sequential manner to foster self-knowledge and critical thinking.

Written form (Journal)

A journal primarily expressed through words, though it may include drawings, diagrams, or multimedia.

Dated form (Journal)

Entries marked with dates and sometimes times to provide context and show the progression of thought.

Informal form (Journal)

A conversational tone that prioritizes the exploration of ideas over strict adherence to grammar or structure.

Flexible form (Journal)

A format that is adaptable in style and purpose, allowing for varied content such as sketches, poetry, or color swatches.

Private form (Journal)

A journal intended mainly for personal use, though it may involve selective sharing in specific contexts.

Archival form (Journal)

A journal capable of being preserved as a historical or personal record for both immediate reflection and future reference.

Writing is Thinking

A foundational principle where the journal serves as a 'thinking space' for exploring ideas and developing background knowledge rather than just recording final thoughts.

Practice Builds Fluency and Motivation

The principle that sustained writing improves the ability to write fluidly without over-editing and leads to the discovery of unexpected ideas.

Integration Increases Value

The principle that journal writing is most effective when intentionally woven into a course framework rather than treated as peripheral 'busy work.'

Reflective writing

A personal and subjective style of writing that involves describing what happened and analyzing why it happened.

Description (Reflective Writing)

A short outline of the experience that explains what happened and what is being examined.

Interpretation (Reflective Writing)

The part of reflection identifying what is most important or relevant, often connecting the experience with theory or literature.

Outcome (Reflective Writing)

The section covering what was learned from an experience and what it means for the writer's future.

Self-assessment in writing (Angelis, 2022)

The process of reviewing one's own work to identify changes and patterns, acknowledging the writer as the best judge of their own context and intent.

Evolutionary patterns

A key concept in self-assessment referring to the identifiable changes in writing quality or style over time.

Reference point

A concept in self-assessment stating that current work can only be judged by comparing it to past work.

Compare (Self-Assessment Step)

The first step of self-assessment where current work is reviewed alongside previous works of the same type.

Judge (Self-Assessment Step)

The step of identifying specific, precise patterns of change over time, such as improved sentence flow or character descriptions.

Understand (Self-Assessment Step)

The step of analyzing the reasons behind writing improvements and connecting changes to specific influences.

Implement (Self-Assessment Step)

The final step of applying lessons from self-assessment to future work, deciding which areas to strengthen or maintain.