254.102 WRITING WORKSHOP 3

Assignment 2 – Overview of Essay Structure

Assignment 3 – Overview of Report StructureIntroduction to

Reflective Writing

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Assignment 2

TIPS FOR STRUCTURING ASSIGNMENT 2

For 1500 word essays, around 10 paragraphs will probably work bestEach of these paragraphs should have three to six sentences As Yvonne, explained two sections with headings are required, together with an introduction and conclusionYou’ll have three to six paragraphs in each section, but the ‘application’ section has twice the marks, so should be longer

TIPS FOR WRITING STYLE FOR ASSIGNMENT 2

Aim for a concise, objective and critical style for most paragraphs (not using ‘I’)

One or more paragraphs in the ‘Application’ section should be written in a personal, reflective style (using ‘I’)

Focus on coherence and flow – making connections between the issues in the article and applications for practice

Assignment 3: Part 1

TIPS FOR STRUCTURING ASSIGNMENT 3 (Pt 1: Report)

1500 words again, so around 10 paragraphs will probably work best

Each of these paragraphs should have three to six sentences

Four sections with headings are required

One possible structure could be: Intro (1), Roles and Responsibilities (1), Professionalism (2), Human Rights (2), Cultural Competence (2), Ethics (2), Conclusion (1)

TIPS FOR WRITING STYLE FOR ASSIGNMENT 3 (Pt 1: Report)

Aim for a concise, objective and critical style for most paragraphs (not using ‘I’)

In each section, explain how the person is guided by (referenced) approaches, codes or legislation and provide examples

Where appropriate, point out any aspects of the theory or definition of professionalism, ethics etc do NOT seem to be part of the person’s practice – and suggest possible reasons why or ways they might be included

EXAMPLES OF WRITING STYLE FOR ASSIGNMENT 3 (Pt 1: Report)

The teacher explained that she took care to …She pointed out that it was her responsibility to …By …., she demonstrates that …….. were identified by the teacher as ….The teacher adheres to … which encompasses ….Compliance with … ensures that she …The teacher’s use of … demonstrates her …This practice is an example of …The teacher recounted an ethical dilemma in which …The strategy she used to resolve this dilemma is consistent with …The aspect of .. which she finds most challenging is …

EXAMPLES OF WRITING STYLE FOR ASSIGNMENT 3 (Pt 1: Report)

She identified … as a fundamental human right which she finds difficult to uphold in practice. She explained that …This principle underlies the teacher’s commitment to …. For example, she …In accordance with …. the teacher promotes … by ……. allows the teacher to ….One example of this approach is the way the teacher …One area of … which the teacher regards as less relevant to her practice is … This may be because … However, ….One aspect of … which was not explicitly mentioned by the teacher was …

Assignment 3: Part 2

Reflective Writing

Level 1: Descriptive

Concise, objective accounts of aspects of practice that you see as learning opportunities

Level 2: Analytical

Questions about the meaning, cause and effect of the incidents you’ve described

Level 3: Critical

Insightful connections between your interpretations and theories, models, codes, regulations, research

TIPS FOR STRUCTURING AND WRITING ASSIGNMENT 3 (Pt 2: Reflections)

Paragraph 1:

General definition of the competencyExplanation for its importance and / or challengeSpecific relevance to your field of practice

Example (using a different competency, unrelated to your task): Innovation has been defined as ……. As such it has both a social and economic value. Socially, …. while economically, …. However, in practical terms, there are many barriers to innovation, such as …. In relation to tertiary education, innovation has become increasingly important as a result of … and therefore, ….

TIPS FOR STRUCTURING AND WRITING ASSIGNMENT 3 (Pt 2: Reflections)

Paragraph 2:

General summary of your developmentExample(s) of what helped you developEvidence for your development

Example (using a different competency, unrelated to your task): During my first semester, I have made some progress in two areas of innovation. I have participated in a new initiative which …. This has resulted in …. which featured in … and was commented on in …

TIPS FOR STRUCTURING AND WRITING ASSIGNMENT 3 (Pt 2: Reflections)

Paragraph 3:

Summary of gaps/limitations in competency developmentExplanations, evidence and/or examples of these gapsProposals for how you intend to address them

Example (using a different competency, unrelated to your task): However, I feel I have so far only made limited progress towards innovative practice. For example, I recently documented my practice for one week in a reflective journal and concluded that less than one hour per day …. I attribute this lack of progress to both personal and institutional factors. Personally, …… while, the lack of institutional incentives has also … Therefore, I plan to ..

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