Your essay could also reflect on how you applied one or more of the academic habits of mind through the following practices: Critical Analysis — what assumptions in the selection did you find...

Your essay could also reflect on how you applied one or more of the academic habits of mind through the following practices: Critical Analysis — what assumptions in the selection did you find intriguing, and why? Rhetorical Sensitivity — how effective or ineffective do you think the selection is in achieving its purpose for the intended audience? Empathy — did you find yourself identifying with the author, and how important was this to the effectiveness of the selection?