Final Paper (reflection)
SES 465 – Reflective Assignment #1
Due: Tuesday 1/22/18 before 9:30 am
Topic: Write about a sport or exercise related moment(s) (either playing a sport or watching the event/activity) that has encouraged you to study your current major at Barry University.
Instructions: Worth 50 points - Corrections and re-writing maybe required to earn a passing grade if the quality of the Reflective Writing Assignment falls below a grade of "C".
· Complete a 1 – 1 ½ pages assignment (points deducted if the assignment is not the required length).
· It must include an introduction (2-3 sentences) and conclusion paragraph (2-3 sentences)
· Needs to have at least one supporting paragraph (3 - 4 sentences)
· Must be completed in either Microsoft Word or a notepad software (so comments and corrections can be done easily). Please note that MAC .pages files will not work!!
· Font & size: Ariel 11 or Times New Roman 11
· Line spacing: 1.5 or double spaced will be accepted
· Margins: 1" all around
· Grading will be based on structure, grammar, etc. (refer to the Grading Rubric from the syllabus located on the next page )
· 2 points extra will be earned for an assignment handed in on time.
Example Essay:
What has encouraged me to study ___________________ major offered in Sport and Exercise Science Department at Barry University? (add 2-3 supporting sentences)
The first moment of encouragement was __________________. (add 2-3 supporting sentences about this moment).
The second moment of encouragement was ___________________. (add 2-3 supporting sentences about this moment).
In conclusion, _____________ major will help me with _____________. (add 2-3 supporting sentences about this moment).
Reflective Writing Assignment is worth 25 points
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Exemplary 4 points |
Proficient 3 points |
Emerging 2 points |
Beginning 1 point |
POINTS EARNED |
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Ideas & Content Main theme Supporting Details |
• Exceptionally clear, focused, engaging with relevant, strong supporting detail |
• Evident main idea with some support which may be general or limited |
• Purpose and main idea may be unclear and cluttered by irrelevant detail |
• Lacks central idea; development is minimal or non-existent |
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Organization Structure Introduction Conclusion Assignment requirements |
• Effectively organized in logical and creative manner with the required length (#pages) • Creative and engaging intro and conclusion
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• Organization is appropriate, but conventional with less than required length (# pages) • Attempt at introduction and conclusion |
• Lack of structure; disorganized and hard to follow without enough length (# pages) • Missing or weak intro and conclusion |
• Lack of coherence; confusing; and short on the required page limit • No identifiable introduction or conclusion |
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Voice Personality Sense of audience |
• Expressive, engaging, sincere • Strong sense of audience • Shows emotion: humor, honesty, suspense or life |
• Evident commitment to topic • Inconsistent or dull personality |
• Writing tends to be flat or stiff • Little or no hint of writer behind words |
• Writing is lifeless • No hint of the writer |
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Word Choice Precision Effectiveness Imagery |
• Precise, carefully chosen • Strong, fresh, vivid images |
• Language is functional and appropriate • Descriptions may be overdone at times |
• Monotonous, often repetitious, sometimes inappropriate |
• Limited range of words • Some vocabulary misused |
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Sentence Fluency Rhythm, Flow Variety |
• High degree of craftsmanship • Effective variation in sentence patterns |
• Generally in control • Lack variety in length and structure |
• Often choppy • Monotonous sentence patterns • Frequent run-on sentences |
• Difficult to follow or read aloud • Disjointed, confusing, rambling |
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Grammar Age Appropriate Spelling Punctuation Grammar |
• Exceptionally strong control of standard conventions of writing |
• Control of most writing conventions; occasional errors with high risks |
• Frequent significant errors may impede readability |
• Numerous errors distract the reader and make the text difficult to read |
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Completion of Assignment |
• Submitted on time (1 point) |
• Submitted on time (1 point) |
• Submitted 1 day late (half point) |
• Submitted more than 1 day late (zero points) |
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Revisions : In order to be an effective student and professional in your chosen major, you need to be able to express your thoughts clearly in a written manner. This means revisions might be required to ensure the correct information is being expressed in a positive manner.
- Corrections and re-writing maybe required to earn a passing grade if the quality of the Reflective Writing Assignment falls below a grade of "C".
Writing Supports at Barry University
The writing lab information is located above the Weekly Learning Modules on Canvas. This is a great opportunity to help your writing and earn the highest grade possible on the Reflective Writing Assignments.
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