Write a Reflection Paper utilizing the material provided. Integrating, citing outside sources is welcomed as well.
Should NOT be an evaluation of the content, but rather your personal reactions to the topic
and/or the discussion that followed.
Rubric
 Thesis is clearly stated.
 Consistent, coherent theme throughout the paper.
• Description of experiences and observations:
 Objective, free of personal evaluations/judgement.
 Theme is evident.
 Clear description of experiences and observations.
• Articles (for both):
 Recent (past 10 years – Unless we have discussed this
previously).
 Empirical research reports.
 Relevant to topic/thesis.
 Focus on Adolescence or Adult Development.
• Literature review includes (for each article):
 Purpose
 Hypotheses
 Method
 Results
 Discussion of how articles are relevant to
experiences/observations.
• Conclusion:
 Integration of observations/experiences with the literature.
 Clear take home message.
 Indication of what future research can bring to the knowledge
base.
/2.5 Quality of writing: Spelling, grammar, tense, flow, etc.
/1 Information properly cited: In text and in references list.
/1.5 Overall format: Title page, citations, and references.