 Format Instructions: ◦ Margins=1 inch ◦ Font=Times New Roman  Be sure font matches research paper font ◦ Font Size=12 pt. ◦ Double-space body ◦ Indent paragraphs

 Format Instructions: ◦ Numbered pages  continued numbering that matches rest of portfolio ◦ Title that identifies it as the reflection paper

 Type a composition of two to three pages. In this paper you must: ◦ Write in complete sentences and organize your writing  include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion ◦ Avoid bullets, numbers, and headings  this is not technical writing

◦ Answer more than just yes or no ◦ Write so the reader can understand your paper without use of the question ◦ Proofread your paper checking for errors in usage and grammar  avoid contractions, dead words, and repetition  Avoid using the word “WE” in your paper since this is to be YOUR project not your mentor’s (exception is when you are referring to training done with your mentor)

Refer to your procedural outline and time log to address the following in your paper: ◦ What I did ◦ Challenges I faced ◦ What I learned  You do NOT need to discuss these questions in this particular order, but you DO need to address all of them.

 Summarize your entire project in one paragraph. ◦ Use your procedural outline to help you

 List problems encountered and how you handled these problems.  If given the opportunity, what would you do differently?

 List all personal satisfaction or knowledge gained from this project. ◦ Beyond the project, what did you learn about yourself?

 Describe what risks you took in completing this project. ◦ Consider physical, emotional, and intellectual challenges  How did this project help you develop skills such as organization, assertiveness, etc.? ◦ What skills did you lack that you had to develop to complete this project? Proofread when you are done! Have someone else proofread your paper also!

Read the following introductions. Which is better? Number 1: My senior exit project involved setting up and managing the Rock Creek football team website this fall. I spent about 30 hours on this project, both throughout the summer and the fall. In the process I faced several challenges and learned much about web design. Number 2: In this paper I am going to tell you about my exit project in which I created a website. I will also discuss the challenges I faced, and what I learned about web design.

 What I Did  What I Learned  Challenges I Faced Reflection Paper--Student Examples