Each student will write a 4-5 page Final Reflection paper in APA format, not including the title and reference page. This is an opportunity to review and integrate the course into your own words, life experiences, and learned knowledge based on the material presented, group discussions, class discussions, class activities, your process, etc.
This is also an opportunity to show how your writing skills improved over the semester with spelling, grammar, transitions to connect sentences and ideas, APA format, correct format of title page including the Running head, page numbers, and correct use of citations.
The three goals for this paper are:
1. To give you an opportunity to reflect on the entire course and synthesize information that gave you a deeper understanding of adolescent development;
2. To identify the main themes of the classroom experience (e.g., lecture, group discussions) and how they relate to your personal experience and impact your thinking, development, and insights;
3. To give you a chance to offer your own thoughts and analysis to what you have learned, read, and experienced.
The specific Rubric attached to this paper is available now. You will need to identify FIVE main themes in this paper that you felt stood out in the course. More in the Rubric.
Rubric
Final Reflection Paper
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTitle Page & Reference PageAPA format for both pages is required. While this is a personal reflection paper, you will need to have at least two resources to back up the information you learned. You can use the powerpoint slides, text, or any other relevant resources. I won’t be looking for scholarly peer-reviewed references here. |
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5.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization/FormatHere, I will be looking for how you organized this paper to help it flow and highlight your themes and insights. You have some wiggle room here and there’s not just one way to do this. It’s important, however, to keep the reader engaged with Sub-headings and smooth paragraphs that transition well. |
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5.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFIVE main themesHere, I will be looking for FIVE main themes that stood out to you in this course. You have much more than five! But, this is why it’s a personal reflection paper. What resonated with YOU? and why? and what will you take with you moving forward with these themes into your professional and personal life? work, family, relationships, future goals, etc. Speak to the themes and how they may have changed your view? or maintained it? or did you already know about this? We will review we have talked about in class to help you select your five themes. |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar/Spelling |
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5.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusionTell the reader what you just said in the paper with a final wrap up. “When I look back on the class, …..” or “When I review the class ….” Those prompts can be helpful. To get full points here, you will need to tie it in with your first paragraph’s thesis statement. |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction & STRONG Thesis StatementBy now, you should know how to write an engaging introductory paragraph that leads to a STRONG thesis statement. I am putting a little more weight now on this (15 points) so be sure to be concise and express that thesis statement! |
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15.0 pts |
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Total Points: 50.0 |
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Jermaine Byrant
Nicole Johnson
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