On this page:
“The terms 'critical' and 'reflective' may be combined in the instruction to 'reflect critically' on something. Both terms describe a quality in writing where the reader can see that the writing comes from careful thinking.”
Essays
Example reflective essays from the web:
- Assessing Mrs Drew’s Pain
- English program reflective essays (two examples)
- Reflective writing essays (multiple examples, varied quality)
See the following for examples of reflective writing (extracts):
Portfolios and learning journals, logs and diaries
The Hull Awards website provides some good examples of reflective portfolios:
- Put theory into practice
- Developing creative approaches and identifying opportunities to implement them
- Communicate orally to a range of audiences
- Effectively manage pressure