Reflective writing assignment - EXACTLY what to write, with examples!

Writing a reflective assignment can be a struggle. Knowing exactly what to write, and seeing examples of what this looks like, will help you become a first class reflective writer.
I know you’re anxious about your reflective writing assignment. Most students are, you’re not alone! For most of our academic lives, we’ve been told NOT To be reflective, not to share our opinions, views or feelings in our written work, because that’s not very ‘academic’. We’ve been taught that being academic is about being detached and objective rather than emotive and reflective!
However, reflective writing is becoming increasingly common in universities, with many degree programs incorporating reflective elements into their coursework. Over the past decade, I've seen a rise in reflective assignments where students are asked to contemplate their experiences and write about their personal growth and development. Whether you're a researcher working on a dissertation or a team member in a group project, reflective writing can help you make sense of your experiences and learn from them.
In this video, we'll explore what reflective writing is and how it can benefit you as a student. We'll also dive into the specifics of what you should include in your reflective writing, so you'll be prepared to tackle any reflective assignment that comes your way.
I'll provide you with some tips and tricks to help you master reflective writing. We'll start by defining what reflective writing is and why it's important in social sciences, especially for dissertation students. Then, we'll discuss how you can prepare yourself to write reflectively and what you should consider when structuring your reflective assignment. Whether you're an undergraduate or a PhD student, this video will give you the tools you need to succeed in reflective writing. Join me as we explore the ins and outs of reflective writing for dissertation students.
Chapters
0:00 - 2:43 Introduction
2:44 - 5:08 What is reflective writing?
5:09 - 8:11 How to be prepared to write reflectively
8:12 - 12:58 What to actually write
12:59 - 13:53 Recap
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Thankyou so much for that knowledge. I think that's the knowledge I was looking for to write my reflective journal base on a lesson observation that was conducted early this month😊 as First year student at Teachers college in Papua New Guinea🇵🇬.God bless you for sharing that knowledge❤.🙏

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Thank you, it's really helpful. My Creative writing reflective essay (for my dissertation ) has to be in by Tuesday. Aaaaagh. I'm not very academic and a mature student. What a mental journey it has been 🎉 I'll listen to the stream of consciousness again ❤️

[@DegreeDoctor]

You’re most welcome! Hope all goes well with the essay!

[@redflowers19]

Really helpful as a healthcare professional undergrad, have to use Gibbs to reflect and always get confused with exactly what to put in each section and what to reference. This has deffo cleared things up, thank you!

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I'm getting an understanding of the reflection of this paper counseling.

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[@siong9547]

I have a reflective essay due in a month, do I need to make arguments in the essay, like this might work, however, this might not work. Or do I just purely reflection of what I can do better next time? Thanks!

[@DegreeDoctor]

It all depends on what your tutors are asking for, it is always best to ask them. However, in general, reflective essays involve simultaneously looking back AND commenting on what you will do differently in the future based on your experiences.

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