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Grading Rubric for Reflection Assignments

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Self-disclosure

Seeks to understand concepts by examining openly your own experiences in the past as they relate to the topic, to illustrate points you are making. Demonstrates an open, non-defensive ability to self-appraise, discussing both growth and frustrations as they related to learning in class. Risks asking probing questions about self and seeks to answer these.

Seeks to understand concepts by examining somewhat cautiously your own experiences in the past as they relate to the topic. Sometimes defensive or one-sided in your analysis. Asks some probing questions about self, but do not engage in seeking to answer these.

Little self-disclosure, minimal risk in connecting concepts from class to personal experiences. Self-disclosure tends to be superficial and factual, without self-reflection.

Connection to class discussions & course objectives

Synthesize, analyze and evaluate thoughtfully selected aspects of ideas or issues from the class discussion as they relate to this topic.

Synthesize clearly some directly appropriate ideas or issues from the class discussion as they relate to this topic.

Restate some general ideas or issues from the class discussion as they relate to this topic.

Spelling & grammar errors

No spelling or grammar errors.

Few spelling and grammar errors.

Many spelling and grammar errors, use of incomplete sentences, inadequate proof reading.

Reflection papers should be two pages, word-processed, neatly done with your name, date, at the top. Correct grammar and spelling.

 

Per paper -- 9 points high score; 3 points low score