How did you develop or employ the skills of critical thinking, problem solving, and civil dialogue in relation to civic engagement in your project?
“Project Reflection (100 points): In this section of the paper you will reflect upon your experiences in designing and conducting the Civic Engagement Project.
Briefly summarize the community-based issue you addressed. How did your understanding of the issue change over the course of working on the project? (25 points)
– fStop Foundation
https://fstopfoundation.org/
Life on Land
-https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal15
How did you match your talents, skills, and disciplinary backgrounds with the needs of your community partner? (25 points)
-tagging photos of animals to protect them
Critique the results of your project. How did you meet or change the objectives you identified in the proposal? If you were to do this project again, what would you do the same or what would you do differently? (25 points)
– doing more hours, finding more ways to become involved
Now that the semester is complete, what will happen with your project? What steps have been taken to ensure that the community partner has the capacity and resources to move forward? (25 points)
– reached out to friends, family and spread the word around the community
Theory to Practice (100 points): In this section of the paper you will connect the course content we studied to your civic engagement project. For each prompt below, provide at least two examples from the course, readings, or other activities and assignments.
What were foundational elements of engagement that emerged in your project this semester? (25 points)
How did you develop or employ the skills of critical thinking, problem solving, and civil dialogue in relation to civic engagement in your project? (25 points)
How did your academic discipline and personal expertise impact this project? How is your academic program of study relevant to your emerging sense of civic self? How did this experience prepare you for an engaged life? (25 points)
What did you learn from this project? As you consider this question, you might think about what you learned from your group members, your community partner, or anyone else you encountered in your project. You might also consider aspects of identity and privilege, such as race, class, and gender. (25 points)
Reflection Essay Guidelines
Each student must write his or her own paper, using a narrative format and a high level of writing skills.
6 page minimum, typed, double-spaced (Papers must follow the order above and include section headings)
12 point font.
The reflection paper should conform to academic writing standards (MLA, APA, etc.) and include a works cited or bibliography page.
Points may be deducted for poor quality writing.
Submit a digital copy to the Reflection Essay assignment.
