Critical Reflection

Students are required to submit a critical reflection for each unit, incorporating

(a) both of the textbook chapters assigned for that unit,

(b) one peer-reviewed, academic journal article of your choice,

(c) PLUS one additional reputable outside source (see note below), for a total of at least three works cited sources per reflection.

Reflections must be between 500-600 words, not including your works cited page. Critical Reflections must include your own perspective (critique) on the readings, rather than a summary. Your critiques should synthesize ideas from the readings with one another, to create new ideas. You may focus your reflection on one or more topic(s) or theme(s) that particularly spark your interest. You are welcome to incorporate a variety of additional relevant outside sources on top of the required three minimum, based on your own interests. This will help you with your final memo. Each of the units will require a critical reflection of the reading; however the last unit reflection is optional.

The last reflection may be used to revise a previous submission, submit a makeup assignment, or write a Bonus reflection. You must always use ASA formatting for all in-text citations AND works cited references for this and all written submissions for this course. Be sure to include in-text citations and a works cited page. Note: For your third additional reputable source, you may use: our optional course articles/ chapters available on E-Reserve; any posted unit videos on Blackboard; any peer-reviewed journal article; a reputable news outlet (e.g. NYT, BBC, AP, Atlantic, or Post article); any academic/ social science book publication; etc.

Reminder: You must add one academic article and one reputable source in addition to the textbook, for a minimum of three sources for each reflection. You may choose to add additional outside sources to enhance your critical reflections as well, but this is optional. You will not lose points if you only have three sources.