Reflection Essay on The Post Tramatic Slave Syndrome by Dr. Joy DeGruy Leary
There are guidelines for the reflection essay that should be an original work on two or more pages written in paragraph format, double spaced, 12 inch in New Times Roman font and MLA format. You will:
• Include a proper heading with the title of the video or article, your full name, class, and date.
• Demonstrate your understanding of the text or video's content, purpose and reflect on its significance.
• Include an introduction, detailed body of paragraphs with main ideas, themes, and your reflection (thoughts, analysis, etc.) and conclusion.
• Share your reflections during a discussion on October 20, 2016.
• Formulate one or more questions (optional)
This essay will demonstrate the experiential reflection question of What? So What? And NowWhat? Summarizing the text or video (What?) should only be a preface to the real work of the paper. Discussing the significance of the content (So What?) and the actual or hypothetical application of the contents of the text to your understanding and application to today's African American community and America society is the core of the reflection. (Now What?) What are implications? A paper might discuss the main ideas, themes, and new information that you encountered and then discuss the use of specific content from this text or video. What it's appropriate to discuss the usefulness of the text on your understanding.
Questions to ask yourself as you are taking notes on the text or video and to remember as you reflect on the text:
1. Did the author bring out any controversial, relevant, or otherwise noteworthy information?
2. How do the issues or ideas brought up in this text or lecture align with or contract with past readings, teachings or your experiences?
3. Did the author or speaker's presentation support valid and reliable research?
4. Did the author or speaker fail to address some relevant issues?
5. Does the text or video challenge you racially, culturally, socially, or economically?
6. Has the text or video changed or challenged your way of thinking about the topic?
7. Does the text or video help you understand current issues/topics?
8. Does the text or video leave you with any questions?
The paper is expected to be original and your own work. If you incorporate quotations or material from the text, video or other sources, it must be cited as such using an appropriate format such as MLA/APA.