On chapter 4 of Introducing Public Administration, 9th Edition, Shafritz Jay, E.W. Russell and Christopher P.

On chapter 4 of Introducing Public Administration, 9th Edition, Shafritz Jay, E.W. Russell and Christopher P. Borick,Reflective writing is an analytical exercise in which the writer describes the piece and adds a personal reflection to its meaning. Many reflective writers keep in mind questions such as “What did I read?”, “How has what I read influenced or changed me?” or “What might I have done differently had I known then what I know now?” Reflection is a mode of inquiry and a deliberate way of systematically recalling the piece to critically examine the current situation. The more someone reflectively writes, the more likely they are to regularly reflect in their everyday life, think outside the box, challenge accepted practices, and embrace innovation. Reflective writing tends to consist of description, or explaining the event and its context; interpretation, or how the experience challenged existing opinions; and outcomes, or how the experience contributed to personal or professional development. Be mindful of the thesis; thesis support; strengths; weaknesses; and implications when writing reflectively (three full pages).