Personal Reflection Paper

Content

60 Percent

Points Available

6

Points Earned

X/6

Additional Comments:

·         Student identified an occurrence of invidious comparison and vicarious traumatization that he or she has experienced.

·         Student explained how to stop invidious comparison.

·         Student identified strategies he or she currently uses to avoid vicarious traumatization in his or her personal life.

·         Student answered the following questions:

o  Will those strategies work to ensure you avoid vicarious traumatization as a human services worker?

o  What strategies could you develop to be helpful in avoiding vicarious traumatization?

Organization/Development

20 Percent

Points Available

2

Points Earned

X/2

Additional Comments:

·         The paper is 1,050 to 1,400 words in length.

·         The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

·         The conclusion is logical, flows, and reviews the major points.

Mechanics

20 Percent

Points Available

2

Points Earned

X/2

Additional Comments:

·         The paper—including the title page, reference page, tables, and any appendixes—is consistent with APA guidelines as directed by the facilitator. The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.

·         Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.