Republic of the Philippines

Biliran Province State University

(formerly NAVAL STATE UNIVERSITY)
ISO 9001: 2015 CERTIFIED

SCHOOL OF TEACHER EDUCATION

Laboratory High School
First Semester, A.Y. 2020-2021

STYLE FORMAT AND GRADING RUBRICS FOR REFLECTION PAPER

(adapted from https://essaypro.com/blog/reflection-paper)

A reflection paper is a type of paper that requires you to write your opinion on a topic,
supporting it with your observations and personal examples. As opposed to presenting
your reader the opinions of other academics and writers, in this essay, you get an
opportunity to write your point of view—and the best part is that there is no wrong
answer. It is YOUR opinion, and it is your job to express your thoughts in a manner that will
be comprehensible and clear for all readers that will read your paper (EssayPro, 2020).

A response paper is often structured in the following way:

1. Your introduction should specify what you’re reflecting upon. Make sure that your
thesis informs your reader about your general position, or opinion, toward your
subject.
2. The body paragraphs should examine the ideas and experiences you’ve had in context
to your topic. Make sure each new body paragraph starts with a topic sentence.
3. As with any conclusion, you should summarize what you’ve learned from the
experience. Tell the reader how your newfound knowledge has affected your
understanding of the subject in general. Describe the feeling and overall lesson you had
as a result of the reading or experience.

Note that reflection papers are not reviews; the writer is not supposed to offer a value
statement on the text that is being discussed.

Source: https://essaypro.com/blog/reflection-paper

Guidelines of the Reflection Paper:

a. The paper should use the APA style of citation.
b. They should be in 1.5-line space, normal margin, Cambria or Calibri 12, black ink, A4-
sized bond paper.
c. The paper should DISCUSS THE KEY IDEAS OR SET OF IDEAS, NOT SUMMARY OF
READINGS. It is better not to discuss the assigned reading one by one but try to make
connections between them, integrate your insights and/or experiences, and work
towards a few general conclusions.
d. The paper should be typewritten, with a minimum of two pages and a maximum of five
pages.

i. Body text
 Cambria or Calibri, 12 pt
 Line spacing 1.5
 Page margins: left 3.5cm, right 2.5cm, top 3.5cm, bottom 3.0cm
 Set the text in full justification and turn on hyphenation.
 Page numbers are set on the top right corner and they start from the second body
text page.
 Indentation 1.0cm in the first line of a new paragraph. However, no indentation
after titles, figures, tables, lists or in the first line of a new page. No empty lines
between the paragraphs.
ii. Figures, Tables, and Appendices
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  Consecutively numbered.
 Tables’ text in smaller font and in smaller line spacing.
 Set legends below the figures, captions above the tablets and appendices.
 Legends and captions are in boldface, in font size 11pt. and in line spacing 1.0
iii. Citations and References
 Follow APA format for citation and references.
 Within the text, references are made by giving in the parentheses the last name of
the author, comma, the year of publication, comma, and the page or pages referred
to. If the reference is to the whole work, page numbers are left out. An example:
(Campbell, 2002, p. 46-48)
 List of references in alphabetical order. References are separated by a hanging
indention. Search elements (a title of the journal or book, a web address, etc.) are
italicized.
iv. Miscellaneous
 On the bottom right (footer), set one below another a program name, semester,
school year, strand, year, section, course name, School of Teacher Education, Biliran
Province State University, a date.

The Response Paper shall be rated on the ff:

Criteria Points
Accuracy (Grasp of readings)
Paper represents the authors’ ideas, evidence or conclusions accurately, fairly, and
40
eloquently. Shows a firm understanding of the implications of each author’s
argument(s).
Argument (depth of analysis)
The Paper fully meets the requirements of an assignment. Explores implications of
30
chosen ideas. Makes a convincing case for why selected key ideas connect (or
contradict) two texts, and/or connect (contradict) texts and lectures.
Clarity
Consistently precise and unambiguous wording, clear and lucid sentence structure.
20
All quotations are well-chosen, effectively framed in the text, and explicated where
necessary.
Presentation
The Paper is clean, correctly formatted (refer to the guidelines of the reflection
10
paper), written in full sentences. Quotations are all properly attributed and cited in
a consistent style. Virtually no spelling or grammatical errors.
Total 100

Note:
 The format SHOULD BE FOLLOWED.
 Follow the instructions carefully.
 Do not dare to copy word for word in any sources.

Prepared:

(SGD) SERGIO A. MATUGAS JR.

Instructor

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Tel. (053) 507-0014 ‫ ן‬Telefax. (053) 507-0014
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Website: www.bipsu.edu.ph ‫ ן‬Email: sted@bipsu.edu.ph ‫ ן‬Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BiPSUSTEd

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