Reflective writing is something we should include in every piece we partake in. Rather than completely revising the piece, reflective writing allows us to build off of what we already have. It also assist us in developing a greater understanding of the information we already presented. Following the reflective writing process, we advance our authority on the subject, originate a greater understanding of our purpose of the piece and our exigence for writing it, and determine the audience we will present it to.
Developing a Cover Letter
In the text, Reflective Writing and the Revision Process: What Were You Thinking? by Sandra Giles, she states, “For each essay, during a revising workshop, my students first draft their letters to the reader and then later, polish them to be turned in with the final draft. Letters are composed based on the following
instructions…” She then proceeds to divulge into how a cover letter should be formatted and what it should include. When writing about a specific topic, specifics are the best thing one can do. Adding detail and authority on the subject allows the reader to develop a greater understanding of it. Knowing ones target audience also strengthens the work someone displays. That way they know who they are appealing to and therefore write in a manner that it becomes more appealing and easily understood by them.
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