Personal Change Reflection

Personal Change Reflection Paper

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Personal Change Reflection Paper - Students will submit a reflection paper about the personal change process.

This means that your journal entries will run from Monday-Sunday just like the modules. Your first week of

journal keeping will be Feb. 4. You should have three entries a week until April 7 which means that you should

have a total of 24 entries. You must use the American Psychological Association (APA) 6th ed. This paper

should be typed, doubled- spaced, and the body of the research paper should be a minimum of 2-3 pages. This

paper should be insightful and genuine.

# Criterion: Points

1

Addresses the substance, behavior or activity you attempted to

eliminate during 8 weeks. Discuss in detail your experience in

attempting to eliminate your behavior or activity.

DNME = 0-5

ME = >6-10

EM = >11-20

2 Addresses the obstacles (if any) you experienced during this

process and how you approached them.

DNME = 0-5 ME = >6-10 EM = >11-20

3

Addresses the supports and expected outcomes of the personal

change. Reflect on whether or not the outcome was what you

expected.

DNME = 0-5

ME = >6-10

EM = >11-20

4

Includes the 3 measurable, observable, and attainable goals you

mentioned in your Personal Change Paper. Discuss how if you met

the goals and your experience in trying to meet them.

DNME = 0-5 ME = >6-10 EM = >11-20

5 The paper is creative, well organized, and grammatically correct. No – 0, Yes - 10

6 Followed APA Style Guidelines No – 0, Yes - 5

7 1 title page, 2-3 page minimum of content (no references) No – 0, Yes - 5

Total Points Possible 100

Does Not Meet Expectations (DNME)

a) There are missing elements from the “Exceeds Expectations” section

Meets Expectations (ME)

a) All of the elements from “Exceeds Expectations” are present b) Paper is considered superficial and somewhat developed

c) Paper is lacking depth, detail, thoughtfulness, and/or insight

Exceeds Expectations (EE)

a) Paper thoroughly discusses all of the information required. b) Paper is well developed, provides detail, and shows thoughtfulness and insight