1. Examine how attitudes towards linguistic standards empower and oppress language users 

Paraphrase: Dissect the standards of the English language and the effect it has on people. 

Evidence of learning: In my LLN essay cover letter I directly discussed how the standards of English affected me: 

“I was placed in ESL the minute I got into school, that took me away from learning any sort of grammar, and technicality’s when it came to writing in English. This led to my insecurities about writing in English, since I didn’t really know the proper structures of sentences, or where commos, semicolons, and periods should go. I gave up on trying to score well on anything that had to do with writing in English.” 

In this I was explaining how much the view of English demented how much effort I put  into my schoolwork as a child. 

My score 0-5: 5 

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2. Explore and analyze, in writing and reading, a variety of genres and rhetorical situations. 

Paraphrase: Look at how different authors write and speakers present their grammar, rhetoric, syntax, etc… 

Evidence of learning: As a discussion assignment we were asked to watch two TED talks and one of the videos was “3 Ways of Speaking English” by Jamila Lyiscott. This video in itself already has three ways someone speaks and writes, this was a way I explored multiple genres of English: 

My score 0-5: 5 

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3. Develop strategies for reading, drafting, collaborating, revising, and editing. 

Paraphrase: Find ways to structure what you’re writing 

Evidence of learning: In class I was assigned a synthesis essay but before beginning to write it I needed to figure out what I was writing about. I was introduce to the “family tree” method where I was able to extend my ideas and become more specific on research. 

My score 0-5: 5 

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4. Recognize and practice key rhetorical terms and strategies when engaged in writing situations. 

My paraphrase: Determine and use important rhetorical techniques when writing. 

Evidence of learning: As homework, I was assigned a worksheet that helped me practice my synthesis skills. In that worksheet I practiced my rhetorical skills by finding out what my purpose, audience, and context was: 

My score 0-5: 4 

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5. Understand and use print and digital technologies to address a range of audiences. 

Paraphrase: Using multimedia to convey a message; a visual argument 

Evidence of learning: I was assigned a translation 2 project after the synthesis essay; we had to create a visual argument without using emotions. I choose to create a comic strip to show the argument I created in my synthesis essay but in a visual way: 

My score 0-5: 5 

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6. Locate research sources (including academic journal articles, magazine and newspaper articles) in the library’s databases or archives and on the Internet and evaluate them for credibility, accuracy, timeliness, and bias. 

Paraphrase: Thoroughly look for sources of information and make sure that they are credible  

Evidence of learning: I used the CCNY library to look for credible resources and make sure that I could use them in my synthesis essay: 

My score 0-5: 5 

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7. Compose texts that integrate a stance with appropriate sources, using strategies such as summary, analysis, synthesis, and argumentation. 

Paraphrase: Create an essay with one or more sources that states your perspective 

Evidence of learning: I was assigned a synthesis essay and used statistics from a paper to synthesize it with a book: 

My score 0-5:  3 

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8. Practice systematic application of citation conventions. 

Paraphrase: applying correct citation when using resources  

Evidence of learning: When writing my synthesis essay, I made sure to add the right citations with a website: 

My score 0-5: 5 

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