Reflective Essay

it needs to be 2-3 pages, APA format

Within the health professions, there is a strong preference to develop reflective practitioners. As you look at the content presented in this course, what surprised, what made an impression, how will you use the information presented to change the way you approach new problems? This is the guiding question.

this is the rubric…..
Final Reflection Paper Assignment Description: In a 2-3 page typed paper, review the content presented in this course and reflect on the following:
• What were your assumptions about community/public health nursing before beginning the course?
• What surprised you or what made an impression?
• What were your 3 biggest take away points from the course?
• How will you use the information presented to change the way you approach community/public health problems with future patients?
No references are required, but you must follow APA format for margins, font, spacing (double), and cover page (not included in page count).
Proficient – 100% (25% per section) Competent – 80% (20% per section) Does not meet Competency – 60% (15% per section)
Personal Reflection on Course- Responding to the four prompts outlined for this assignment Response presents many of the author’s personal thoughts and opinions which are supported by details from the course content and assignments. Demonstrates looking back, testing assumptions, shows new learning going forward Response shows some of the author’s thoughts and opinions, some of which are supported by details from the course content and assignments. Shows some looking back and loosely makes connections but does not address analysis of assumptions Response shows little of the author’s thoughts and opinions, some of which are supported by details from the course content and assignments. Little evidence of looking back and does not address assumptions
Depth of Reflection Response is deeply thoughtful. It shows obvious personal awareness and a heightened appreciation for personal reflection. Response shows a personal depth of thought and reflection. Response shows some depth of thought and reflection.
Mechanics No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization. Works of art are italicized. Uses APA format and double spacing. A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay. Uses APA format and double spacing. Italicizes titles. Errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that while distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned. Does not use APA format and double spacing. Does not italicize titles.
Style Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the essay. Transitions are appropriate and add to the effectiveness of the essay. Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of transitions to guide the reader. Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While transitions are present they do not add to the overall effectiveness of the essay.