How do Yancey and Taczak each define reflection?
In the articles, Taczak defines reflection as a "mode of inquiry", describing it as a "deliberate way of systematically recalling writing experiences to reframe the current writing situation." (Taczak p. 78) However, Yancey defines reflection as three step process; projection, retrospection, and revision. (Yancey p. 6)
How does Yancey build on others’ scholarship to define reflection?
Yancey builds on the others' scholarship to define reflection by directly quoting and then citing the opinions of other authors and scholars.
According to both Yancey and Taczak, what does reflection enable writers to do?
According to both of the authors, reflection enables a writer to revise a previous work and expand even farther on their own ideas. It is very similar in the fact that writing itself is a knowledge making activity, the act of re-reading and editing your previous writing allows for the expansion of thought on the idea.
How might we understand reflection in connection with each of the key terms we have discussed so far—genre, audience, purpose, and discourse community?
Genre - A reflection can be a type of genre. A reflection paper in itself on a particular topic
Audience - The final product of a piece of writing is developed through multiple reflections on ones own work. It is the audience who gets to experience this final piece and then reflect on it themselves.
Purpose - The purpose of a work varies depending on the genre and audience of a work which all include reflection. Reflecting on ones own work can help the author discover a new purpose in their writing.
Discourse community - Reflection within a discourse community can lead to new ideas being discovered and ideas being added on within the community.
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