Reflection Papers Guideline
Students are required to write two reflection papers during the semester. Each reflection paper is due on the date mentioned on the assignments page. The papers should be 400-500 words long explaining how one of more of the just-completed textbook chapters (You are not allowed to choose chapter 1 as one of your chapters to base a reflection paper on. Chapter 1 is excluded with the assumption that the key principles it discusses are at the foundation of material developed in later chapters) relates to your life. There are no wrong answers, but a summary of the chapter is not acceptable. You are expected to reflect on the material from the chapter and determine the way(s) in which it is meaningful to you either for the past, present, or future. Your evaluation is based on the originality and insightfulness of your work and not the quantity.
The purpose of the reflection papers is getting you used to applying the language of economics, to creatively express your understanding of macroeconomic principles while developing written communication and higher-level critical thinki
ng skills. Please, use an appropriate amount of time to finish the reflection papers
Formatting guidelines: Word documents, one-inch margins, double spaced, 12 point times roman font, with your name, date and title on the top of the first page.
Please follow the LVC guidelines for academic honesty (http://www.lvc.edu/catalog/acad-reg-procedures.aspx) , especially pay attention to the rules regarding plagiarism. Plagiarism may result in failing the class. You may not use examples we spoke about in class, nor copy examples from the web.
Grading Rubric
ECN 102 Reflection paper
Criteria
Ratings
Total Points
Identification of specific concepts/models
20.0 -15.0 pts
Exceptional
15.0 -10.0 pts
Above average
10.0 -0.0 pts
Average
20
Application to real life
20.0 -15.0 pts
Exceptional
15.0 -10.0 pts
Above average
10.0 -0.0 pts
Average
20
Writing*
10.0 -8.0 pts
Exceptional
8.0 -5.0 pts
Above average
5.0 -0.0 pts
Average
10
Total Points
50
Writing*
Writing is concise and clear. Uses the economic language we use in the course in the appropriate context. Proper grammar. Writes as an economist would, no fluff.