Description
As a reminder, reflection papers are brief writing assignments that ask you to compare readings for this module and reflect on how the readings approach different components of the research and writing process. These papers are not summaries of the reading or your general thoughts on the topic, but rather specific, concise comparisons and critiques of the readings as related to the focus of the module.
Activity:
Read the introduction section for the following articles (JUST the introduction section as indicated by the article-specific page numbers below), then respond to the prompt with a MAXIMUM 500-word reflection:
Special Education and Individualized Academic Growth (Hurwitz et al., 2020)
Pp. 576-578, stop at Special Education and the Law
In Real Life, You Have to Speak Up (Graham, 2020)
Pp. 653-656, stop at Situating the Study
Do Schools Reduce or Exacerbate Inequality? (Dumont and Ready, 2020)
Pp. 728-730, stop at the end of page 730
Elementary English Learner Classroom Composition and Academic Achievement (Estrada et al., 2020)
- Pp. 1791-1793, stop at Theoretical Framework
As you read these articles, take notes on the following questions:
What similarities do you notice across the introduction sections for these articles?
What differences do you notice across the introduction sections for these articles?
- Describe and compare the writing style of each articles introduction section.
In 1-2 sentences, define what seems to be the main purpose of the introduction section in a research article.
Which of these articles accomplishes this purpose the most effectively? Provide evidence to support your claim.
- Which of these articles accomplishes this purpose the least effectively? Provide evidence to support your claim.
Write up your responses and submit them in a Word document. Remember, this reflection is a MAXIMUM of 500 words.
Special Download Special Education and Individualized Growth Download Education and Individualized Growth(Hurwitz et al., 2020)
In Real Life, You Have to Speak Up Download In Real Life, You Have to Speak Up(Graham, 2020)
- Do Schools Reduce or Exacerbate Inequality? Download Do Schools Reduce or Exacerbate Inequality?(Dumont and Ready, 2020)
Elementary English Learner Classroom Composition and Academic Achievement Download Elementary English Learner Classroom Composition and Academic Achievement(Estrada et al., 2020)
