Description

Each 1-2-page reflection assignment will comprise of 50 points toward your grade, for a total of 200 points. You will be given the prompts for each reflection assignment on the week they are assigned. You will need to relate your reflection to the course material for the given week the assignment is in. Be sure to use specific details and cite your textbook and/or external sources. This writing assignment should include four major sections: the Title Page, Abstract, Main Body, and References (please see Purdue University’s APA Style Guide  (Links to an external site.)  for more information). Review the assignment rubric available in the assignment description.  For this assignment, please consider the following: What nonverbal codes do you use to manage your identity? 20 pts Excellent The essay illustrates exemplary understanding of the course material by thoroughly and correctly: (1) addressing the relevant content; (2) identifying and explaining all of the key concepts/ideas; (3) using correct terminology; (4) explaining the reasoning behind key points/claims; and (5) (where necessary or useful) substantiating points with several accurate and original examples. 20 pts Excellent The essay reflects expert reasoning by: (1) synthesizing material; (2) making connections between relevant ideas/claims/points; (3) presenting an insightful and thorough evaluation of the relevant issue or problem; (4) identifying and discussing important nuances in the relevant material; and (5) identifying and discussing key assumptions and/or implications. 10 pts Excellent The essay is clear, and concise as a result of: (1) appropriate and precise use of terminology; (2) absence of tangents and coherence of thoughts; and (3) logical organization of ideas and thoughts. (4) complete sentences, free of spelling errors and uses correct grammar, (5) follows correct formatting style, (6) falls between the minimum and maximum page requirement.