Six-word Memoir

Reflection Paper #1- Six-word Memoir

Our first reflection paper has two parts.

First, even though this assignment is titled, Six-Word Memoir, your final piece will actually be a full reflection paper explaining your self-concept development. Your reflection paper should reveal: 1) how you view yourself today, 2) how you have developed as the person you are, and 3) how you feel others view you and why. Support each point of your analysis with examples. Once your essay is complete, you will title your life story in six words– no more, no less. Your selected words can describe how you describe yourself, or reflect on how others might describe you.

Examples of six-word memoirs can be found on Smith magazines website: The Six-Word Memoir Project:

http://www.smithmag.net/sixwordbook/about/ (Links to an external site.)

Formatting Guidelines:

This reflection paper should be between 1-2 typed pages using double-spaced, normal margins (about 1 inch all around), and a readable size 12 font. Your paper should also follow the essay format: a brief introduction (that includes a well-constructed thesis statement and a summary of the main points of your paper) a body (that includes a response to each assignment prompt supported with details), and a concluding paragraph.

Research is not required for this paper, as your paper should reflect your own observations on this topic. If however supporting material is used in the development of your paper, proper citation (following MLA format) is required.

Due Date and Posting Requirements:

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