Unit I-VIII Reflection Papers

Unit I-VIII Reflection Papers

The unit Reflection Papers are to be completed for each unit. In completing these assignments the university requires that you follow APA guidelines in preparing citations and references.

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For each assignment, you are asked to prepare a Reflection Paper. After you finish the reading assignment for the unit, reflect on the concepts, and write about them. What do you understand completely? What did not quite make sense? The purpose of this assignment is to provide you with the opportunity to reflect on the material you finished reading and to expand upon those thoughts. If you are unclear about a concept, either read it again, or ask your professor about it. Can you apply the concepts toward your career? How?

This is not a summary. A Reflection Paper is an opportunity for you to express your thoughts about the material by writing about them.

The writing you submit must meet the following requirements:

• Be at least two pages in length
• Include your thoughts about the main topics • How does it apply to your career?
• How does it apply to your personal life?

Format your Reflection Paper using APA style. Use your own words, and include citations and references as needed to avoid plagiarism.

APA Guidelines

CSU requires that students use the APA style for papers and projects. Therefore, the APA rules for formatting, quoting, paraphrasing, citing, and listing of sources are to be followed. A document titled “APA Guidelines Summary” is available for you to download from the APA Guide Link, found in the Learning Resources area of the myCSU Student Portal. It may also be accessed from the Student Resources link on the Course Menu. This document provides links to several internet sites that provide comprehensive information on APA formatting, including examples and sample papers.

CSU Grading Rubric for Papers/Projects

The course papers will be graded based on the CSU Grading Rubric for all types of papers. In addition, all papers will be submitted for electronic evaluation to rule out plagiarism. Course projects will contain project specific grading criteria defined in the project directions. To view the rubric, click the Academic Policies link on the Course Menu, or by accessing the CSU Grading Rubric link, found in the Learning Resources area of the myCSU Student Portal.

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Student Break Room

This communication forum allows for casual conversation with your classmates. Communication on this forum should always maintain a standard of appropriateness and respect for your fellow classmates. This forum should NOT be used to share assessment answers.