EAPP Lesson 5: Reflection Paper

Flashcards covering key definitions, structural components, percentage allocations, writing phases, and distinctions between reflection papers and reaction papers based on the EAPP Lesson 5 lecture notes.

What percentage of students is expected to achieve the learning objectives by the end of Lesson 5?

85% of the students.

What is the general definition of a reflection paper?

An essay of your thoughts about something (a movie, book, incident, etc.) that illustrates your understanding and how it affects your ideas and possible future practice.

How is an academic reflection paper defined?

An analytical piece of writing that connects personal experience, observation, or reading with academic theories, concepts, and personal growth.

How do an informal journal entry and an academic reflection paper compare in terms of tone and focus?

An informal journal entry is casual and conversational, focusing on personal feelings and descriptions. An academic reflection paper is formal, objective, and analytical, focusing on critical analysis and synthesis of ideas.

How do an informal journal entry and an academic reflection paper compare in terms of evidence and structure?

An informal journal entry relies on personal opinions alone and is free-form or unstructured. An academic reflection paper connects to concepts, lectures, or texts and follows an organized structure (Introduction, Body, Conclusion).

What are the three core parts of an Introduction in an academic reflection paper?

Hook (introduces the subject/event/text), Context (provides background details like title or date), and Thesis Statement (states the core insight or main takeaway).

Which structural frameworks are recommended for organizing the body paragraphs of an academic reflection paper?

The Gibbs Reflection Cycle or the What? / So What? / Now What? framework.

What is the focus of Body Paragraph 1 ('the What?') in an academic reflection paper?

Description & Summary: Briefly summarizing the experience, lecture, or reading by focusing only on core elements without getting bogged down in minor details.

What is the focus of Body Paragraph 2 ('So What?') in an academic reflection paper?

Critical Analysis & Synthesis: Analyzing your reaction, connecting the experience to course theories or concepts, and identifying challenged or confirmed assumptions.

What is the focus of Body Paragraph 3 ('Now What?') in an academic reflection paper?

Application & Future Action: Discussing how the insight will influence future decisions, academic work, or professional development.

What components should be included in the Conclusion of an academic reflection paper?

Summary of Insights (restating the thesis in a new way and highlighting main lessons learned) and Final Reflection (offering a concluding statement on broader significance).

What are the rules regarding tone and pronoun usage in an academic reflection paper?

First-person pronouns (such as 'I' or 'my') are acceptable, but a formal academic tone must be maintained without slang, contractions, or overused emotional language.

What is the general definition of a reaction paper?

A written, personal response to material or events that expresses a subjective reaction and explains why something made you feel a certain way.

How is an academic reaction paper defined?

A formal piece of writing in which a writer provides a critical evaluation and reasoned response to a text, event, or phenomenon.

What percentage of an academic reaction paper is allocated to the Introduction, and what does it contain?

It makes up 10–15% of the paper and contains a Bibliographic Citation, Contextual Background, and a Thesis Statement.

What percentage of an academic reaction paper is allocated to the Concise Summary?

20% of the paper.

What percentage of an academic reaction paper is devoted to Critical Evaluation / Analysis?

50–60% of the paper.

What percentage of an academic reaction paper is allocated to the Conclusion, and what does it do?

It makes up 10–15% of the paper; it restates the thesis in a new way, summarizes evaluation points, and states the broader significance or impact on the field.

What are the two main phases in writing an academic reaction paper?

Phase 1: Pre-Writing & Analysis, and Phase 2: Structural Outlining.

What is the main conceptual difference between a reflection paper and a reaction paper?

A reflection paper looks inward (focusing on what you learned and how you changed), while a reaction paper looks outward (focusing on how you responded to something external).