Reflective Assignment

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

	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	• 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
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
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
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.