Course Reflection Assignment HCR 577
Course Reflection Assignment HCR 577
- Due Monday by 11:59pm
- Points 100
- Submitting a text entry box
- Available Mar 30 at 12am – Apr 29 at 11:59pm
What is Reflective Writing?
It is:
- A way of thinking to explore your learning and to express your views.
- An opportunity to gain self-knowledge, deepen your thought and understanding
- A careful consideration of what you have learned
- A way to achieve clarity and a better understanding of what you are learning; look at your experience in order to analyze and learn from what took place
- A way of making meaning out of what you study
It is not:
- Just conveying information
- Pure description
- Straight forward decision or judgment
- Simple problem solving
- A summary of course notes
- A standard university essay
Questions to Explore
- What did you learn from this course? About yourself? About working in the field?
- Did your experience fit with the listed outcomes of the course? Why or why not? What was successful? Why? What would you do differently? Why?
Characteristics of Reflection Essays
- It is purposeful – not just jotting down notes or thoughts.
- It is personal – it explores the relationship between the writer and what was learned
- It is perceptive and includes:
- Analysis – what are the causes and effects of learning
- Synthesis – how do the components relate to each other? What have you learned?
- Evaluation – your attitude towards the subject. How have you been affected?
- It is polished – although it does not use research sources, reflective writing must meet standards of precision, clarity, conciseness, and correctness of any other style of formal writing.
Reflection Essays – Expectations
- Critically engage with concepts from your course by making connections between your observations, experiences and opinions.
- Explain and analyze these concepts from your point of view using original ideas.
Drafting Your Reflection
- Think about it.
- Explore the significance.
- Organize your reflection. Start with an account of what you have learned and explain its significance.
- Elaborate on your ideas. Use precise, vivid language to convey what you learned.
- Avoid clichés.
- Edit and proofread.
- Read the reflection back to yourself aloud. Check for clear organization and graceful transitions.
- Run a spell check.
Rubric Points for Reflection Assignment
- Be written if first person.
- Describe the significance of what you learned in the course.
- Use figurative language, dialogue or other techniques to recreate the experience for the reader.
- Make observation(s) about your career/work experience based on what you learned.
- Address the points listed in the course reflection.
- Organized, concise, clear and meets standards of formal writing.
Please add your course reflection to your digital portfolio. Provide a link to you portfolio and the reflection to the course instructor as well as submitting your reflection here.
Rubric
Reflection Rubric for CRM courses
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Criteria
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Ratings
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Pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten in 1st person and includes personal observations
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5 ptsNoviceLittle or no use of 1st person point of view. Does not tie observation to course concepts.
15 ptsCompetentMostly written in 1st person point of view. Is able to ties most of observations to course concepts. Provides general analysis of what was learned.
25 ptsProficientReflection observations are written from 1st person point of view. Clearly ties concepts from the course to observations about what was learned. Clearly explains and analyzes what was learned.
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25 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSignificance
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5 ptsNoviceExplanation of significance is vague, little thought given to significance. Does not apply original thought or reflect on the impact of job, industry, or career plans.
15 ptsCompetentDescribes and explains significance of what was learned in the course. Includes original thoughts and ideas. Generally reflects on the impact of what was learned on industry is general.
25 ptsProficientDescribes and explains significance of what was learned in the course. Includes original thoughts and ideas. Reflects on the impact of what was learned on own job or career plans.
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25 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAddress Reflection Points
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5 ptsNoviceReflection mentions, but does not address the points of assignment.
15 ptsCompetentReflection addresses most of the points in a general manner. Includes at least one personal observation and experience.
25 ptsProficientReflection addresses the points outlined in the reflection assignment, providing personal observations and experiences.
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25 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization & Language
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5 ptsNoviceWriting is not well organized, does not provide transitions and does not follow formal writing standards.
15 ptsCompetentReflection conveys to writer’s experience and is generally organized. Follows writing standards with few mistakes
25 ptsProficientReflection clearly conveys the writer’s experience. It is concise, organized and transitions smoothly using appropriate headings. Follows the standards of formal writing including grammar and spelling. Language used in reflection allows the reader to experience the writer’s experience.
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25 pts
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Total Points: 100
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