Reflective Assignment
SES 465 – Reflective Assignment #1
Due: Tuesday 1/22/18 before 9:30 am
Topic: Write about a sport or exercise related moment(s) (either playing a sport or watching the event/activity) that has encouraged you to study your current major at Barry University.
Instructions: Worth 50 points – Corrections and re-writing maybe required to earn a passing grade if the quality of the Reflective Writing Assignment falls below a grade of “C”.
· Complete a 1 – 1 ½ pages assignment (points deducted if the assignment is not the required length).
· It must include an introduction (2-3 sentences) and conclusion paragraph (2-3 sentences)
· Needs to have at least one supporting paragraph (3 – 4 sentences)
· Must be completed in either Microsoft Word or a notepad software (so comments and corrections can be done easily). Please note that MAC .pages files will not work!!
· Font & size: Ariel 11 or Times New Roman 11
· Line spacing: 1.5 or double spaced will be accepted
· Margins: 1″ all around
· Grading will be based on structure, grammar, etc. (refer to the Grading Rubric from the syllabus located on the next page )
· 2 points extra will be earned for an assignment handed in on time.
Example Essay:
What has encouraged me to study ___________________ major offered in Sport and Exercise Science Department at Barry University? (add 2-3 supporting sentences)
The first moment of encouragement was __________________. (add 2-3 supporting sentences about this moment).
The second moment of encouragement was ___________________. (add 2-3 supporting sentences about this moment).
In conclusion, _____________ major will help me with _____________. (add 2-3 supporting sentences about this moment).
Reflective Writing Assignment is worth 25 points
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Exemplary
4 points |
Proficient
3 points |
Emerging
2 points |
Beginning
1 point |
POINTS
EARNED |
Ideas & Content
Main theme Supporting Details |
• Exceptionally clear, focused, engaging with relevant, strong supporting detail | • Evident main idea with some support which may be general or limited | • Purpose and main idea may be unclear and cluttered by irrelevant detail | • Lacks central idea; development is minimal or non-existent | |
Organization
Structure Introduction Conclusion Assignment requirements |
• Effectively organized in logical and creative manner with the required length (#pages)
• Creative and engaging intro and conclusion
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• Organization is appropriate, but conventional with less than required length (# pages)
• Attempt at introduction and conclusion |
• Lack of structure; disorganized and hard to follow without enough length (# pages)
• Missing or weak intro and conclusion |
• Lack of coherence; confusing; and short on the required page limit
• No identifiable introduction or conclusion |
|
Voice
Personality Sense of audience |
• Expressive, engaging, sincere
• Strong sense of audience • Shows emotion: humor, honesty, suspense or life |
• Evident commitment to topic
• Inconsistent or dull personality |
• Writing tends to be flat or stiff
• Little or no hint of writer behind words |
• Writing is lifeless
• No hint of the writer |
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Word Choice
Precision Effectiveness Imagery |
• Precise, carefully chosen
• Strong, fresh, vivid images |
• Language is functional and appropriate
• Descriptions may be overdone at times |
• Monotonous, often repetitious, sometimes inappropriate | • Limited range of words
• Some vocabulary misused |
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Sentence Fluency
Rhythm, Flow Variety |
• High degree of craftsmanship
• Effective variation in sentence patterns |
• Generally in control
• Lack variety in length and structure |
• Often choppy
• Monotonous sentence patterns • Frequent run-on sentences |
• Difficult to follow or read aloud
• Disjointed, confusing, rambling |
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Grammar
Age Appropriate Spelling Punctuation Grammar |
• Exceptionally strong control of standard conventions of writing | • Control of most writing conventions; occasional errors with high risks | • Frequent significant errors may impede readability | • Numerous errors distract the reader and make the text difficult to read | |
Completion of Assignment | • Submitted on time (1 point) | • Submitted on time (1 point) | • Submitted 1 day late (half point) | • Submitted more than 1 day late (zero points) | |
Total Points Earned |
Revisions: In order to be an effective student and professional in your chosen major, you need to be able to express your thoughts clearly in a written manner. This means revisions might be required to ensure the correct information is being expressed in a positive manner.
– Corrections and re-writing maybe required to earn a passing grade if the quality of the Reflective Writing Assignment falls below a grade of “C”.
Writing Supports at Barry University
The writing lab information is located above the Weekly Learning Modules on Canvas. This is a great opportunity to help your writing and earn the highest grade possible on the Reflective Writing Assignments.
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