Applying the Five-Stage Writing Process to Academic Statements Gathering Materials to Research Yourself Your knowledge and experience are some of your best resources for crafting an Academic Statement. There are a variety of tools you can utilize in your process. Below are some suggestions for materials to jog your memory—reviewing them can help you form an outline, draft, or find some direction before you sit down to work. Feel free to mix and match at your leisure, or switch up the order in which you do these exercises. You can also choose to skip some if these tactics don’t appeal to you. Notes and Journal Entries You may have some of your best ideas written down casually somewhere. Reviewing these may help you reflect or generate new material. Checking in with the main driving qualities that make you you may inspire a sense of direction. Your Self-Evaluations and Faculty Evaluations of Student Achievement Your evaluations each quarter can be fuel for your Academic Statement. Were there projects you found impactful, or moments you now recognize as turning points in your education? Consider how these individual experiences fit into your overall academic journey, and how the depth and breadth of your learning has propelled you towards your academic goals.
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