Reflection Paper #4

Reflection Paper Rubric For these papers, you will be directed to respond to a specific question or set of questions related to the topic of discussi on for that session. Each will require critical thought and application of your own thoughts and values t o an interpersonal communication topic. The papers should be 1 -2 pages, typed, double -spaced, 1 -inch margins, 12 point Times New Roman font. Thoughtful Reflection 10 pts. 7-9pts. 4-7 pts. 0-3 pts. Illustrates thorough understanding of course concepts through direct relation to examples/ descriptions using concrete language. Response and reflection shows personal touch with unique tone.

Emotions, attitudes and beliefs are clearly displayed through the writing. Struggles to illustrate thorough understan ding of course concepts due to unclear relation to examples/descriptions, using some ambiguous language. Response and reflection show personal touch and unique tone. Inconclusive illustration of understanding of course concepts due to ambiguous language o r weak or inaccurate relation to examples/ descriptions. Response and reflection lack personal tone. Understanding of course concepts is not demonstrated. Language used is ambiguous. Incorrect connections of examples/descriptions to course concepts. No p ersonal insight. Response and reflection are generic and transferable to any situation. Organization/Development 7 pts . 5-6 pts . 3-4 pts . 0-2 pts . Information is organized with well -constructed sentences and paragraphs. Clearly addresses each question posed. Allows for thoughtful reflection. Information is somewhat organized with well - constructed sentences and paragraphs. Does not thoroughly address each question and provides superficial reflection. Information is somewhat disorganized. Paragraphs ar e not well -constructed. Writing is hard to follow because of structure. Questions might be left unanswered. The information appears to be completely disorganized. No part of the writing displays a thoughtful response. Mechanics 3 pts . 2 pts . 1 pt . 0 pts . No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.

Readability not hindered by minor mistakes. A few grammatical spelling or punctuation errors. Portions of the writing are unclear because of mistakes . Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Readability severely hindered by excessive mistakes.