6. Useful Resources
Writing reflective essays:
- A short guide to reflective writing, University of Birmingham:
https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/as/libraryservices/library/asc/documents/public/Short- Guide-Reflective-Writing.pdf - The structure of reflective writing, Monash University:
https://www.monash.edu/rlo/assignment-samples/education/education-reflective- writing/reflective-writing-structure - General tips for academic reflections, The University of Edinburgh:
https://www.ed.ac.uk/reflection/reflectors-toolkit/producing-reflections/academic- reflections/general-tips
Academic language:
- What is academic style? PolyU ELC: https://youtu.be/vfQFjFXRSkk
- Sentence starters, transition words and other useful words, Eastern Institute of Technology:
http://www2.eit.ac.nz/library/ls_guides_sentencestarters.html
Using sources, citations and referencing:
- Integration of sources in paragraphs, PolyU ELC: https://youtu.be/2Tt5zqkf4HM
- What is referencing?: https://youtu.be/GOv1xz7ddGY
- Referencing: https://elc.polyu.edu.hk/CILL/reference.aspx
- Research and citations, Purdue University:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/resources.html
- Research and citations, Purdue University:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/resources.html
References
Boud, D., Keogh, R., & Walker, D. (1985). Promoting reflection in learning: A model. In Boud, D.,
Keogh, R., & Walker, D. (Eds.), Reflection: Turning experience into learning (pp. 18-40). Taylor
& Francis.
Cottrell, S. (2017). Critical thinking skills (3rd ed.). Red Globe Press.
UTM Experiential Education Office, University of Toronto Mississauga. (n.d.). Reflective writing
UTM Experiential Education Office, University of Toronto Mississauga. (n.d.). Reflective
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