CLP1006 Final

Reflection Paper –

50 points Due Friday 4/29 at 11:59 pm on Turnitin.com

Paper Instructions

 You will be expected to write a final reflection paper for the course discussing your experiences in the class, what you have learned and how you can continue to apply the teachings of personal effectiveness to your life after the course has ended.

 Reflect on your overall engagement with the positive psychology activities, how your well-being and flourishing has changed (or not changed) throughout the semester, and what you’ve learned about yourself and others by taking this course.

Paper Instructions

 Utilize the self-assessments you have completed in class or

as homework to highlight areas where you are flourishing

well and areas for improvement.

 Consider the core signature strengths, your ability to use

wellness skills, and how you can apply what you have

learned related to personal effectiveness to your

relationships and future career.

Paper Specifics

 The paper should be 3-4 pages in length, not including the title

or reference page. It needs to be in APA style with a title and

reference page. No abstract or sections are required.

 From the Purdue OWL site: “Your essay should be typed, double-

spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5″ x 11″) with 1″ margins on all

sides. You should use a clear font that is highly readable. APA

recommends using 12 pt. Times New Roman font.”

Paper Specifics

 I expect you to use a minimum of two resources that you will cite

using APA style in the reference section and for in-text citation.

The book can be one of your two resources.

 Use your resources to expand on what you have learned about

psychology of personal effectiveness and how you can use

positive psychology in the future to continue working towards

optimal flourishing.

APA Style: In-text Citations

 First time – (Abascal, Brucato, Stephenson, &

Brucato, 2012) or Abascal, Brucato, Stephenson,

& Brucato (2012) state….

 All other in-text citations (Abascal et al., 2012) or

Abascal et al. (2012) state….

 ***If you cite another study that was included in

the book you would write: (as cited in Abascal et

al., 2012, p. 345)

APA Style: Reference Page

 Abascal, J. R., Brucato, L., Stephenson, P., &

Brucato, D. (2012). Essential elements for

effectiveness: Optimal functioning through

positive psychology (6th ed.). Boston, MA:

Pearson.

 Please utilize this web site for further information

about APA style: Purdue Online Writing Lab

How to Submit on Turnitin.com

 Create an account on Turnitin.com if you do not

already have one or sign in to your existing

account.

 Navigate to our class “CLP1006” using the

following information:

Class ID: 20984777

Enrollment Key: Positive

 Submit your paper to the Final Reflection Paper

assignment.