Professional growth and development.

· The intent of the assignment is to demonstrate critical reflective thought and apply knowledge gained from the readings to professional growth and development.

 

· After reading assigned chapter, complete a 500-word write-up. Indicate the number of words (word count) at the bottom left corner of the submission. If you are unfamiliar with the word count feature of MS Word, contact The Writing Center, The Center for Online Learning, or search online for information about this feature.

 

· For the assignment, critically reflect upon the material in the chapter. Demonstrate your understanding of chapter content; how the information applies to professional growth/development; and how it can be used in professional practice. As you construct your paragraphs, ask yourself –

 

What specific key points stand out in this chapter?

What did I learn that I will critically apply to professional practice and professional development?

What professional insights have I gained from this chapter?

· Please note: While personal experiences and examples can be useful in other contexts, your write-ups are to focus on professional and career-related examples and applications rather than personal examples and applications. A 500-word write-up is short and focused. Make every sentence count with substantive thought.

 

· Focus on writing in a professional tone and refrain from a “conversational” or “casual” tone in your writing. Errors in grammar, word use, and writing structure will not be accepted.

 

· Refer to the Assessment of Written Work rubric for criteria used to evaluate the write-ups.

 

· Remember to include the word count at the bottom left corner of the post.