Integrated Structure

Final Learning Report [2000 words]: How to Write Tip: For Integration, think about such questions as: “What is this course about?”, “How do the various topics connect with each other?”, “How do the topics connect and integrate my learning from other courses in the program?”, “What surprised me or provided an ‘a-ha moment’ or epiphany during in-class discussions?”, “What did I actually learn and how can I apply it in future?”, etc.  Pro (contributes to higher grade) Con (contributes to lower grade) Integrated Structure The overall structure of the report is well thought through and is fully integrated. For example, even if there are 2-3 components in the report, mention clearly at the start how these are related in the integrated report (you do not need to cover/summarize every class topic) Lack of integrated structure. E.g. writing several disconnected paragraphs on separate topics. Integration of Ideas The ideas in the report are logically integrated into an overall report. This goes beyond simply structure and is about in-depth reflection on connecting ideas. Lack of logical integration among various ideas in the report. Difficult for the reader to understand why the various points are in the same report.  Depth The report shows depth through:  Original ideas and insights that build on learning from this course and connect to other material, but are not simply repetitions / summaries of course readings.  Major reflection points draw on multiple sources (e.g. course learning, other courses, external data/reports/media, personal experience, etc.) The report lacks depth because of: Repeating course material by summarizing it, instead of showing new thinking based on it.  Superficial content without exploring the points in-depth; without using multiple perspectives and multiple sources Writing Quality Writing quality is clear and concise, with a style that is interesting to read. Efficient use of word limit i.e. tight writing by avoiding general, superficial or repetitive statements that are not needed for making a reflective point. Quality is achieved after multiple revisions and editing. Writing is full of errors, and unnecessary repetitions. General statements to fill space that does not build towards a reflective point. It appears the report is written in one quick go without attention to detail. Shows no attempt at revisions and editing.  Length Report uses full word limit allowed and is not over word limit.  Mention word limit on top of report. (Note: References to course readings or any other material you use can be in any format, and are not counted towards word limit).  Report is substantially under the word limit (e.g. 100 words or more under limit, shows lack of effort) Report is substantially over the word limit (Up to around 50 words over limit, no penalty. After that, you lose 0.5 mark for every 50 extra words) Note: At the end of your Final Learning Report (beyond the 2000 words), I would like you to add a short para (2-3 sentences or so) describing your overall participation in the class. Take this as an opportunity to highlight your in-class participation e.g. mention any sessions in which you were particularly active, or anything else you would like to share. If there is anything that held you back (new format, large class, language issues, etc.), this is an opportunity to explain it. If your participation changed significantly over the term, this is a chance to describe it.