MLA Social Sciences

Should development projects such as highways, dams, oil, mining and other infra-structural projects that force the displacement of local communities be built?

Reflection Paper Question:

Should development projects such as highways, dams, oil, mining  and other infra-structural projects that force the displacement of local communities be built? Reflect on why is your answer to this question is either Yes OR No, please take a side!

Reflection Paper General Instructions and Rubric

Purpose of Reflection Papers: In this assignment, you will be expected to show that you have read, understood and reflected on 3 of the readings assigned for this class, which was covered in session # 2.

Format:

All reflection paper should be 5 pages, typed, double-spaced and in a 12 point font with one-inch margins.

Despite the fact that these papers are designed to reflect your thinking process, they must cite the assigned scholarly sources as these will help you develop an informed opinion based on the readings/film.  You must use MLA citation.

Reflection Paper Guidelines:

This Reflection Paper constitutes 25% of your grade.
The Reflection Paper should analyze at least 3 readings that are provided for this class (additional external readings could be used but are NOT required.)
The Reflection Paper should not only summarize the central arguments raised in these readings/films but should also demonstrate your exploration and critical analysis– in your own words.
It should be doubled spaced, 12-point font– please do NOT use bullet format.
You must use MLA citation.
Please check the below reflection grading rubric.

HOW TO REFLECT?

In this course, you have been reflecting on the assigned readings.  In this assignment, I am asking you to answer the provided reflection question and expand your reflections by sharing some of the followings, which may apply:

Thoughts
Feelings
Likes
Dislikes
Comments
Ideas, words or phrases that have struck you, and why?
Further questions this reflection brings up