Two page reflection paper.

COMM 1210 Reflection Paper Guidelines

Purpose: To demonstrate how you are constructing knowledge based on experiences in this course.

RQ2 Reflection:

In Cameron’s reading on commination culture, she offers case studies to help illustrate the ways that a purely skills-based approach to communicating can be problematic.

Reflect on any of the communication skills discussed in (Messages by Matthew McKay)

Based on your experiences, identify a context in which the communication skills advice advocated by McKay et al has not worked well for you. Why? Be specific.

Discuss this in a short (2-page) paper.

The paper must meet the following criteria: •  State an analytical thesis/topic statement

o Even reflection papers need to ordered around a thesis (central idea that is supported in the paper that follows)

•  Support the thesis (Focus on making a clear thesis and supporting it) •  Refer to personal responses and experiences •  Connect personal responses and experiences to course readings and other materials •  Demonstrate knowledge of concepts covered in the paper •  Indicate practical implications of your self analysis • Adhere to APA style • Cite your textbook and the Cameron reading • Be approximately 2 pages long (not including references) • Double-spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font • No cover page, no cutting and pasting of question • Your full name and “RQ2” should appear in the header

In this course, reflection papers should meet the criteria shown above, and address one or more of the following (depending on the writing prompt/reflection question):

Self disclosure: Openly examines your own experiences 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 related to learning. Risks asking probing questions about self and seeks to answer these.

Praxis orientation: Specifies what you are doing differently, or what you could do differently as a result of your introspection. Explores anticipated and/or actual consequences (positive or negative).

Connection to outside experiences: Synthesizes thoughtfully selected aspects of experiences related to the topic. Makes clear connections between what is learned from outside experiences and the topic.

Connection to readings (assigned and others): Synthesizes thoughtfully selected aspects of readings related to the topic. Makes clear connections between what is learned from readings and the topic. Demonstrates further analysis and insight resulting from what you have learned from readings.

Connection to class discussions and course goals: Synthesizes, analyzes and evaluates selected aspects of ideas or issues from class discussions and activities as they relate to the topic.