COM 2012 Final Reflection Paper
Word Count Minimum: 700 words
In a separate document (MS Word, Google Docs, etc.), please write your responses to the following prompts in full sentences, starting a new paragraph for each prompt. You should write at least 6-8 sentences in response to each prompt.
Be thoughtful in your responses and draw on personal examples and illustrations. Worry less about writing a “right answer” and more about discussing your own thoughts and opinions based on what you learned this semester. You will be graded according to the rubric provided below.
Do not use bullet points or number the paragraphs. Format like a regular paragraph essay and include your name somewhere at the top. Review the Tips for the Final Reflection page for pointers, and ask Mrs. Stripling if you have questions.
You are not required to cite outside sources for your reflection. But, if you decide to include information or quotes from an outside source, you must provide a citation in APA Style.
Final Reflection Prompts:
How has what you learned in this course challenged your perception of research? What will be different about your approach to your next research project? What have you learned in this course that you can apply next semester?
Remember from Week 2 and Week 3: as information creators, authors must consider the purpose of various formats when they are deciding how to disseminate information they have created. Consider this scenario –
Imagine you are a university researcher who just completed a project. You want to share what you learned with your colleagues and fellow researchers to fuel more research. But you also recognize that your results are important for the general public to understand.
How will you disseminate your information? What formats will you choose (probably more than one)? Why would you choose them?
How does context affect the level of authority we assign to authors and information creators? How is authority constructed and contextual?
For example, consider it this way: would you let a PhD Doctor of Psychology operate on your ruptured appendix? Why not?
Final Reflection Rubric
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThoughtful Reflection
60 to >40.0 ptsExpert
The responses to each prompt include specific examples and might make references to specific assignments and activities. Responses are thoughtful, demonstrating engagement with course content and ideas. Responses include reasoning/rationale for decisions. Responses do not over-use summary or exposition.
40 to >20.0 ptsDeveloping
Responses are very strong, with examples and thoughtful reasoning, but some guidance needed. Incomplete ideas may be expressed, details missing, or there is some confusion around main ideas in the course. Summary or exposition may be over-used.
20 to >1.0 ptsNovice
Responses are partially complete. Significant guidance needed. Little to no examples are used to illustrate ideas. Might include incorrect information. Summary and exposition are used in place of analysis and reflection.
1 to >0 ptsIncomplete
No responses were written. Or responses were plagiarized. Or responses do not match prompts.
60 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAppropriate Length
25 to >15.0 ptsExpert
Assignment is 600 words or longer, and 6-8 complete sentences are written for each prompt.
15 to >5.0 ptsDeveloping
Assignment is 400-600 words in length, and/or fewer than 6 sentences per prompt.
5 to >1.0 ptsNovice
Assignment is 300 words or less in length, and/or only 1 or 2 sentences per prompt.
1 to >0 ptsIncomplete
No responses were written.
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity, Grammar, & Citations
15 to >10.0 ptsExpert
Assignment is written in full sentences that have been edited for typos. Attention has been paid to English grammar rules and the meaning of sentences is clear. If outside sources are included, they are cited properly using APA Style.
10 to >5.0 ptsDeveloping
Assignment is mostly written in full sentences but meaning and/or word-choice is unclear. Responses are written in bullet points or a numbered list. Some typos and grammar mistakes are present. If outside sources are included, APA Style is applied incorrectly or inconsistently.
5 to >1.0 ptsNovice
Assignment is not written in full, clear sentences. Includes bullet points or a numbered list. Meaning of writing and how it relates to prompt is unclear. Excessive typos and grammar mistakes are present. Outside sources, if used, are not cited in APA Style.
1 to >0 ptsIncomplete
No responses were written.
15 pts
Total Points: 100
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