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Writing a reflection

 

Introduction

The introduction tells the reader what the subject of the reflection is/what the reflection is about. It does two things:

  • sets the context
  • describes what is covered.

Sample introduction

Reflecting on experience is an important capability for professional accountants. Increasingly, accountants need to be able to work with others in teams. While people in every workplace talk about building teams and working as a team, it is not always easy developing an effective team. Through reflection on the team process I have become aware of useful strategies to deal with issues and to gain commitment to the goals of the team. Developing team-building skills is an important benefit for my learning and for my development as a professional accountant.

Context
What is covered
Legend
  • 'Context': sets the context
  • 'Covers': what is covered
Paragraph

[Context: Reflecting on experience is an important capability for professional accountants. Increasingly, accountants need to be able to work with others in teams. While people in every workplace talk about building teams and working as a team, it is not always easy developing an effective team.] [Covers: Through reflection on the team process I have become aware of useful strategies to deal with issues and to gain commitment to the goals of the team. Developing team building skills is an important benefit for my learning and for my development as a professional accountant.] 

Body

The body is a series of paragraphs that integrate description, analysis and evaluation with theory.

Sample paragraph

Notice how the description, analysis and evaluation are integrated in the following paragraph.

The major benefit of working in a team for me was that it facilitated learning and enhanced my understanding of the project. I have definitely learned more about the topic from other students than I would have if I had completed this assignment on my own. We discussed each entry in depth and that helped me understand the complexity and the value of recording the transactions. Our team had regular weekly meetings in the library and went through each transaction together to make sure we all had the same understanding. Regular and detailed team meetings are an essential part of the team building process and for building collaboration and improved outcomes (American Marketing Association 2008). My team members and I felt free to share our ideas and knowledge with each other, and that definitely made my learning process more interactive, interesting and enjoyable.

Evaluation
Analysis
Description
[Evaluation: The major benefit of working in a team for me was that it facilitated learning and enhanced my understanding of the project.] [Analysis: I have definitely learned more about the topic from other students than I would have if I had completed this assignment on my own. We discussed each line in depth and that helped me understand the complexity and the value of recording the transactions.] [Description: Our team had regular weekly meetings in the library and went through each transaction together to make sure we all had the same understanding.][Analysis: Regular and detailed team meetings are an essential part of the team building process and for building collaboration and improved outcomes (American Marketing Association 2008)] [Evaluation: My team members and I felt free to share our ideas and knowledge with each other, and that definitely made my learning process more interactive, interesting and enjoyable.]