The purpose of the personal reflection paper is for you to reflect on one of the key ideas or key passages we have covered in our readings. In order to do this, you will need to explain clearly the i

The purpose of the personal reflection paper is for you to reflect on one of the key ideas or key passages we have covered in our readings.  In order to do this, you will need to explain clearly the idea or the meaning of the passage first.  Then, you should reflect and comment.  Your reflection and comment might take the form of any one of the following:

a. Discussion of one key strength and one key weakness of the concept.  Explaining why you think the strength outweighs the weakness or vice versa is a plus.

b. Whether the passage or idea has ongoing significance for you personally OR people today and why.  

c. The relevance or usefulness of the idea or passage to people in the profession you plan to enter

d. How someone might apply or adapt the idea or passage to a situation faced in his or her own life

e. Discussing an implication of the idea or argument if adopted.

f. Pointing out questions that a passage raises, but does not address.

g. Pointing out a key underlying assumption

The body of your paper should be approximately 350-400 words

Personal Reflection Paper include

A.  Executive Summary

B.  Concept or Passage Explanation

C.  Reflection

D.  Bibliography/Works Consulted