Assignment Title: Reflection and Synthesis Recap (RSR)

The purpose of this assignment will be to demonstrate personal and professional reflection of the assigned topics.

o Students will individually write a two page reflection on the week's assigned reading.

o Include additional APA cover page and use APA format in the text.

o Include the following questions/statements to frame your reflection:

o Which topic/issue in the readings was the most engaging? Why

o In what ways have your attitudes or perspectives been modified by either the author's discussion of the topics or your own processing of the topics?

o What issues were raised by the readings that need further investigation and why? What methodology would you propose to do this?

o Design one question that you would like classmates to discuss. This may be a provocative question or one in which you would like further clarification of a legal or policy issue.

Post RSR to Blackboard Assignments before class

Reflection and Synthesis Recap (RSR) Rubric

CRITERIA

Exemplary

Reflection

Instructor Feedback Paper provided an in-depth and insightful reflection of a selected issue, with clear rationale for choice.

Perspective

Instructor Feedback The paper provided a clear understanding of a change in the writer's attitude or perspective as a result of in-depth reflection on the topic.

Further Study

Instructor Feedback The paper proposed an area for further investigation and a method for the investigation.

Question

Instructor Feedback The paper provided an insightful question connected to the topic for further discussion.

Mechanics

Instructor Feedback Correct spelling; grammar and punctuation were evident in the presentation.

Correct APA title page