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Reflection Paper (Week 5)
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Reflection Paper - Resource Evaluation
Draft a reflection paper in which you organize your notes, collect your thoughts, and describe how your
learning experience in this week shapes your thinking and practice. The concentration of the reflection
paper this week should be internet searching and resource evaluation. Use this paper as an
opportunity to identify, analyze, and overcome your personal challenges.
Paper specifics:
250-500 words excluding references
Your name must be on your paper
Title your paper (include the week number and topic), but no title page is necessary
Cite readings appropriately using APA style (https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/)
including in-text citations and a list of references at the end.
in-text citation example 1: Long (2004) summarized a few institutional advantages
in-text citation example 2: An institutional advantage of e-learning is that it can be developed
and delivered very quickly (Long, 2004).
Example Structure Problem Identification of Information Searching & Resource Management
(What difficulties have you had related to locating and managing information?)
Difficulty 1
Difficulty 2
......
Problem Analysis of Information Searching & Resource Management
(How did these difficulties happen?)
Analysis of Difficulty 1
Analysis of Difficulty 2
......
Solutions
(For those difficulties you or your group have succefully overcome, describe what strategies/
technologies you applied and how you solve the problems with them. For those problems which
you think need to be better solved, give a plan for a finding a better solution when encountering a
similar situation in your future online courses.)
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Solution to Difficulty 1
Solution to Difficulty 2
......
Resources on information searching and resource management
How to format your paper
We require APA style (https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/) to format all your reflection
papers in this class. Here are some basic format guidelines.
double spaced lines
1-inch margins
11-12 pts Times New Roman font
Be sure to cite any ideas or quotations that come from another source. You can use any standard
citation style, such as the APA style guide (https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/) , to format
your references. The format accuracy is less important than the fact that you cite all of your sources
honestly.
Submit your paper.
Grading Criteria
Connection to readings and class materials (1.5 points)
Demonstrates an in-depth synthesis of thoughtfully selected aspects of readings related to the topic. Makes clear
connections between what is learned from readings and the topic. Evaluates and synthesizes thoughtfully selected
aspects of ideas or issues from the class discussion as they relate to this topic. Thoroughly responds to the guiding
questions.
Self-disclosure (2.0 points)
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.
Organization (1.5 points)
Writing is clear, concise, and well organized with excellent sentence/ paragraph construction. Thoughts are
expressed in a coherent and logical manner.
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Total Points: 5.0
Reflection Paper Rubric (Week 5)
Criteria Ratings Pts
1.5 pts
2.0 pts
1.5 pts
CONNECTIONS
Effectively synthesizes aspects of the readings and
makes clear and insightful connections to the topic
while thoroughly responding to all guiding
questions.
1.5 pts
Excellent
1.35 pts
Satisfactory
1.0 pts
Needs
Improvement
0.5 pts
Unsatisfactory
SELF-DISCLOSURE
Meaningfully examines personal experiences and
seeks to draw out and appraise growth and
frustration in the learning process.
2.0 pts
Excellent
1.8 pts
Satisfactory
1.4 pts
Needs
Improvement
1.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
ORGANIZATION
Organization of assessment as a whole is logical
and transitions between paragraphs are smooth.
Meets all requirements for formatting.
1.5 pts
Excellent
1.35 pts
Satisfactory
1.0 pts
Needs
Improvement
0.5 pts
Unsatisfactory