GUIDELINE: REFLECTIVE PAPER
RUBRIC
CHECKLIST REMARKS MARKS
Responsiveness to Clearly addresses the topic and
Topic responds effectively to all /20%
aspects of the assignment.
Analysis of the Topic Insightful and thorough analysis
of all the topic. /20%
Provide arguments Well documented arguments.
with appropriate Reasons, claims, pros and cons
justification (reasons are well justified. /20%
and claims, pros and
cons)
Communication of Explores the issue and shows
Ideas thorough comprehension of the
text; goes beyond the obvious /10%
or class discussion.
Flow of Information Is coherently organized (i.e.
stays on target with the topic),
with ideas supported by /10%
appropriate reasons.
Sentence Structure Less than 10% of grammatical
Writing style/ errors-verb tense
grammar/spelling consistent/appropriate. Uses /10%
correct formatting.
Source reliability and From very reliable sources with
Citations to other Citations to 4 or more articles. /7%
articles
Paper Length 1100 words or more.
/3%
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A reflection paper is an essay that focuses on your personal thoughts related to an experience, topic, or
behavior. It can veer toward educational as a reflection of a book you've read or something you've been
studying in class. It can also take a more professional slant as you reflect on a certain profession or your
experiences within that profession.A lot of students enjoy writing this type of essay, especially if they find it
easy to discuss their feelings and experiences related to a topic or profession. However, some students find
this type of subjective writing to be difficult and would rather a more objective writing assignment.
Whether you're the former or the latter, for this article, we're going to look at 6 tips for writing a solid reflection
paper that will help you get through the outlining and writing processes. We've also provided a sample
reflection paper so you can see these tips in action.
Tip #1—Choose a topic you're passionate about
However you choose to focus your reflection paper, if you're able to choose your own topic, choose one that
is highly interesting to you or that you find important. You'll find that your paper will be much easier to outline
and draft if you do. There are a range of potential topics that have been used or have the potential of turning
into a great reflection paper.
Tip #2—Outline your reflection paper before you write
Be sure to outline your reflection paper first before you start to write. Even though this sort of essay is written
as a personal reflection, you'll still need to make sure you stay on topic and organize your writing in a clear,
logical way. As with other traditional essays, there should be an introduction with a thesis statement, a body,
and a conclusion. Each paragraph within your body should focus on a different sub-topic within the scope of
your overall topic.
Tip #3—Write in first-person singular
Write in first-person singular. Format the essay according to your teacher's instructions, using whatever
citation style required. Your teacher will likely request that it is double-spaced, with 1" indentation in each
margin, in 12 pt. font. Also keep in mind that most reflection papers will be around 750 words or less.
Tip #4—Avoid too much description
Avoiding adding too much description of events. This is not the kind of essay where you need to discuss a
play-by-play of everything that happens. Rather, it is the kind of essay that focuses on your reflection of the
topic and how you felt during these experiences.
Tip #5—Avoid colloquial expressions or slang
Avoid colloquial expressions or slang—this is still an academic assignment. Also, be sure to edit your essay
thoroughly for any grammar or spelling mistakes. Since a reflection paper is written in first-person point of
view, it's easy to mistake it for an informal essay and skip the editing. Regardless of the type of essay you
submit to your professor, it should always be edited and error-free.
Tip #6—Critical reflection goes deeper
If your assignment asks you to write a critical reflection paper, it is asking for your observations and
evaluations regarding an experience. You'll need to provide an in-depth analysis of the subject and your
experience with it in an academic context. You might also provide a summary, if the critical reflection paper is
about a book or article you've read.
Sample reflection paper
My student teaching experience with the Master's in Education program has been a great learning
opportunity. Although I was nervous at first, it didn't take long to apply lessons I have been learning in my
academic program to real-world skills such as classroom management, lesson planning, and instruction.
During my first week of student teaching, I was assigned a mentor who had been teaching middle school
grades for over 12 years. She assured me that middle school is one of the most difficult grades to teach and
that there is a high turnover rate of teachers, which worried me. However, once the week got started and I
began to meet the students, my fears abated. These young people were funny, inquisitive, and eager to
begin reading the assigned book, Lord of the Flies—especially after we started with a group project scenario
that included kids being stranded on an island without adults.
The first few weeks of applying classroom management skills I had read about in my Master's program were
a definite learning experience. I had read enough about adolescent development to know that they were not
yet at the age where they were able to control all of their impulses, so there were moments when some
would yell out an answer or speak without raising their hand first. So, at my mentor's suggestion, I worked
with the students to create their own classroom rules that everyone would agree to abide by. Since they
played a role in coming up with these rules, I believe it helped them take more personal responsibility in
following them.
When we finished that initial group project, I began to see how tasks such as lesson planning—and plans
that have to be turned in to the administration weekly—can easily become overwhelming if not worked out on
the front-end of the semester. My mentor explained that most seasoned teachers will work on their lesson
plans over the summer, using the proper state curriculum, to have them ready with the school year begins.
Having scrambled to get my lesson planning done in time during the first few weeks, I saw the value in this
and agreed with her that summertime preparation makes the most logical sense. When the school year gets
started, it's really a whirlwind of activities, professional development and other events that make it really
difficult to find the time to plan lessons.
Once the semester got well underway and I had lesson planning worked out with as little stress as possible, I
was able to focus more on instructional time, which I found to be incredibly exciting. I began to see how
incorporating multiple learning styles into my lesson, including visual, auditory and kinesthetic learning styles,
helped the students stay more actively engaged in the discussion. They also enjoyed it when I showed them
short video clips of the movie versions of the books we were reading, as well as the free-write sessions
where they were able to write a scene and perform it with their classmates.
Finally, my student teaching experience taught me that above all else, I have truly found my "calling" in
teaching. Every day was something new and there was never a dull moment—not when you're teaching a
group of 30 teenagers! This lack of boredom and the things I learned from the students are two of the most
positive things for me that resulted from the experience, and I can't wait to have my own classroom in the fall
when the school year begins again.
TEMPLATE:CASE STUDY
REFLECTIVE PAPER
GLOBAL MARKETING (MKT656): REFLECTIVE PAPER
FACULTY & PROGRAMME
:
SEMESTER :5
REFLECTIVE PAPER TITLE :
:
LECTURER :MUHAMMAD FAIRUZ BIN JAMIL
TABLE OF CONTENT
PAGE
1. ASSESSMENT / TEST DECLARATION FORM
2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
3. INTRODUCTION
3.1 CHAPTER INFORMATION
3.2 CHAPTER ANALYSIS
4. FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION
5. CONCLUSION
6. REFERENCES
7. APPENDICES
MARKS
CHECKLIST MARKS
Responsiveness to Topic
(C3, A2) /20%
Analysis of the Topic
(C4, P3) /20%
Provide arguments with appropriate justification (reasons
and claims, pros and cons)
(C5, A3) /20%
Communication of Ideas
(C4, A4)
/10%
Flow of Information
(C5, A4)
/10%
Sentence Structure Writing style/ grammar/spelling
(C3, P4)
/10%
Source reliability and Citations to other articles
(C2, P7) /7%
Paper Length
(C4, P3) /3%
TOTAL MARKS /100%
COMMENT
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
ASSESSMENT / TEST DECLARATION FORM
Student’s Name :
……………………………………………………………………………….
Student’s ID : Student’s I/C No :
………………………… . ……………………………
Program Code : Part : Course Code : MKT656
…………….. …………. ………… ……………..
Course Name : GLOBAL MARKETING
…………………………………………………
Final Assessment/ : Date : Time :
Test No. …….. …………………. ………………………
Lecturer’s Name : MUHAMMAD FAIRUZ BIN JAMIL (Mr.)
……………………………………………
I hereby declare that the work in this final assessment/ test was carried out in
accordance with the regulations of Universiti Teknologi MARA.
I acknowledge that I have been supplied with the Academic Rules and Regulations for
Universiti Teknologi MARA’s Diploma/ Bachelor Degree/ Master’s Degree students,
regulating the conduct of my study and exams.
I hereby declare that this assignment/ project is written by me and:
i. is a result of my own work;
ii. has not been used for another assessment at another department/ university/
university college in Malaysia or another country;
iii. does not refer to/quote works of others or own previous writings without stating it
both in the text and in the reference list; and
iv. mentions explicitly all sources of information in the reference list.
I am aware that disciplinary action (which may include the deduction of marks in the final
assessment/ test) WILL BE TAKEN AGAINST ME IF I AM FOUND TO BE AN
OFFENDER.
….………………………………. ……………………………………
Date Student’s Signature
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
ASSESSMENT / TEST DECLARATION FORM
Student’s Name :
……………………………………………………………………………….
Student’s ID : Student’s I/C No :
………………………… . ……………………………
Program Code : Part : Course Code : MKT656
…………….. …………. ………… ……………..
Course Name : GLOBAL MARKETING
…………………………………………………
Final Assessment/ : Date : Time :
Test No. …….. …………………. ………………………
Lecturer’s Name : MUHAMMAD FAIRUZ BIN JAMIL (Mr.)
……………………………………………
I hereby declare that the work in this final assessment/ test was carried out in
accordance with the regulations of Universiti Teknologi MARA.
I acknowledge that I have been supplied with the Academic Rules and Regulations for
Universiti Teknologi MARA’s Diploma/ Bachelor Degree/ Master’s Degree students,
regulating the conduct of my study and exams.
I hereby declare that this assignment/ project is written by me and:
v. is a result of my own work;
vi. has not been used for another assessment at another department/ university/
university college in Malaysia or another country;
vii. does not refer to/quote works of others or own previous writings without stating it
both in the text and in the reference list; and
viii. mentions explicitly all sources of information in the reference list.
I am aware that disciplinary action (which may include the deduction of marks in the final
assessment/ test) WILL BE TAKEN AGAINST ME IF I AM FOUND TO BE AN
OFFENDER.
….………………………………. ……………………………………
Date Student’s Signature
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
ASSESSMENT / TEST DECLARATION FORM
Student’s Name :
……………………………………………………………………………….
Student’s ID : Student’s I/C No :
………………………… . ……………………………
Program Code : Part : Course Code : MKT656
…………….. …………. ………… ……………..
Course Name : GLOBAL MARKETING
…………………………………………………
Final Assessment/ : Date : Time :
Test No. …….. …………………. ………………………
Lecturer’s Name : MUHAMMAD FAIRUZ BIN JAMIL (Mr.)
……………………………………………
I hereby declare that the work in this final assessment/ test was carried out in
accordance with the regulations of Universiti Teknologi MARA.
I acknowledge that I have been supplied with the Academic Rules and Regulations for
Universiti Teknologi MARA’s Diploma/ Bachelor Degree/ Master’s Degree students,
regulating the conduct of my study and exams.
I hereby declare that this assignment/ project is written by me and:
ix. is a result of my own work;
x. has not been used for another assessment at another department/ university/
university college in Malaysia or another country;
xi. does not refer to/quote works of others or own previous writings without stating it
both in the text and in the reference list; and
xii. mentions explicitly all sources of information in the reference list.
I am aware that disciplinary action (which may include the deduction of marks in the final
assessment/ test) WILL BE TAKEN AGAINST ME IF I AM FOUND TO BE AN
OFFENDER.
….………………………………. ……………………………………
Date Student’s Signature
