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Each 1-2-page reflection assignment will comprise of 75 points toward your grade, for a total of 300 points. You will be given the prompts for each reflection assignment on the week they are assigned. You will need to relate your reflection to the course material for the given week the assignment is in. Be sure to use specific details and cite your textbook and/or external sources. This writing assignment should include
four major sections: the
Title Page, Abstract, Main Body, and References (please see
Purdue University’s APA Style Guide
Links to an external site. for more information).
Review the assignment rubric available on the assignment’s page.
For this assignment, please consider the following:
What steps will you take to change your use of personal space across a variety of contexts in order to be a better communicator?
IMPORTANT, PROFFESOR NOTE FOR THE fIRST REFLECTION PAPER:
“there is a technical issue you need to address for your next essays: all direct quotes must be in open and closed quotation marks ” ” from your references to indicate where they begin and end – this is required. Please be sure to address these issues in your next essays.”
Reflection Assignment Rubric 75
Reflection Assignment Rubric 75
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content
30 pts
Excellent
The essay illustrates exemplary understanding of the course material by thoroughly and correctly: (1) addressing the relevant content; (2) identifying and explaining all of the key concepts/ideas; (3) using correct terminology; (4) explaining the reasoning behind key points/claims; and (5) (where necessary or useful) substantiating points with several accurate and original examples.
24 pts
Good
The essay illustrates solid understanding of the course material by correctly: (1) addressing most of the relevant content; (2) identifying and explaining most of the key concepts/ideas; (3) using correct terminology; (4) explaining the reasoning behind most of the key points/claims; and (5) (where necessary or useful) substantiating some points with accurate examples.
13.5 pts
Acceptable
The essay illustrates rudimentary understanding of the course material by: (1) mentioning, but not fully explaining, the relevant content; (2) identifying some of the key concepts/ideas (though failing to fully or accurately explain many of them); (3) using terminology, though sometimes inaccurately or inappropriately; and (4) incorporating some key claims/points, but failing to explain the reasoning behind them (or doing so inaccurately).
0 pts
Unacceptable
The essay illustrates poor understanding of the course material by (1) failing to address or incorrectly addressing the relevant content; (2) failing to identify or inaccurately explaining/defining key concepts/ideas; (3) ignoring or incorrectly explaining key points/claims and the reasoning behind them; and (4) incorrectly or inappropriately using terminology.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Reasoning
30 pts
Excellent
The essay reflects expert reasoning by: (1) synthesizing material; (2) making connections between relevant ideas/claims/points; (3) presenting an insightful and thorough evaluation of the relevant issue or problem; (4) identifying and discussing important nuances in the relevant material; and (5) identifying and discussing key assumptions and/or implications.
24 pts
Good
The essay reflects fairly strong reasoning by: (1) synthesizing material, (2) making appropriate connections between some of the key ideas/claims/points; (3) accurately evaluating the issue/problem; and (4) identifying ad discussing key assumptions and/or implications.
13.5 pts
Acceptable
The essay reflects basic reasoning by: (1) synthesizing some of the material, though remains vague and undeveloped; (2) making a few connections between ideas/claims/points, but ignoring or inaccurately connecting others; (3) evaluating the issue/problem at a very basic/superficial level; and (4) ignoring assumptions and implications.
0 pts
Unacceptable
The essay reflects substandard or poor reasoning by: (1) failing to synthesize the material or doing so inaccurately; (2) failing to make connections between ideas/claims/points or doing so inaccurately; and (3) failing to evaluate the issue or problem.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Writing, Grammar and Mechanics
15 pts
Excellent
The essay is clear, and concise as a result of: (1) appropriate and precise use of terminology; (2) absence of tangents and coherence of thoughts; and (3) logical organization of ideas and thoughts. (4) complete sentences, free of spelling errors and uses correct grammar, (5) follows correct formatting style, (6) falls between the minimum and maximum page requirement.
10.5 pts
Good
The essay is mostly clear as a result of: (1) appropriate use of terminology and minimal vagueness; (2) minimal number of tangents and lack of repetition; and (3) fairly good organization (4) complete sentences, few spelling errors and grammar mistakes, (5) follows correct formatting style with minimal mistakes, (6) falls between the minimum and maximum page requirement.
7.5 pts
Acceptable
The essay is often unclear and difficult to follow due to: (1) some inappropriate terminology and/or vague language; (2) ideas sometimes being fragmented, wondering and/or repetitive; and (3) poor organization. (4) incomplete sentences, has spelling errors and uses acceptable grammar, (5) barely follows correct formatting style, (6) does not fall between the minimum and maximum page requirement.
4.5 pts
Unacceptable
The essay does not communicate ideas/points clearly due to: (1) inappropriate use of terminology and vague language; (2) reliance on disjointed and incomprehensible thoughts and clauses; and (3) lack of recognizable organization. (4) no sentence structure, many spelling errors and unacceptable grammar, (5) does not follow correct formatting style, (6) does not fall between the minimum and maximum page requirement.
15 pts
Total Points: 75
