College Composition and Communication Feb 2023

Thinking about Feeling: The Roles of Emotion in Reflective Writing

Elizabeth Ellis Miller ; Cameron Mozafari ; Justin Lohr ; Jessica Enoch

Abstract

Drawing from a qualitative study, we share findings that demonstrate how students articulate and express emotion in reflection. As they reflect on their writing identities, processes and products, peer and instructor feedback, and assess their work, the students in our study routinely discuss their emotions. Our essay closes with pedagogical strategies for helping students reflect on their thinking and feeling about writing.

Journal
College Composition and Communication
Published
2023-02-01
DOI
10.58680/ccc202332364
Open Access
Closed
Topics
qualitative research multilingual writers

Citation Context

Cited by in this index (3)

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    Rhetoric and Affect: The Role of Faith in Student Writers’ Wayfinding
    Written Communication
  2. Fiscus-Cannaday et al. (2025)
    Contextualizing Reflective Writing for Creating Change: A Cross-Institutional C…
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  3. Mack (2024)
    Developing Dispositions for Transfer
    Pedagogy

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    Written Communication
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    College Composition and Communication
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