- Summary (2 to 3 paragraphs): This section summarizes what you read – do not describe everything – be selective. Be sure to include the title and author’s name.
- New LEARNING (3 to 5 paragraphs): This section outlines new learnings you gleaned from the assignment. Contemplate the following before you begin to write:
What did I learn that was new to me?
What insights did this new knowledge give to me? List the top 5 things you’re taking away from the book, providing citations to support your point.
Did it help me see something in a new light? If yes, what was it?
Did it help me understand something that I didn’t understand before? If so, what was it?
How do I think this might be useful (in my work practice, in my studies, in my life)?
- PERSONAL REFLECTION (3 to 5 paragraphs): This section describes your emotional response to the assignment.Contemplate the following before you begin to write:
How did I feel about what I read?
Did it affect me emotionally? If so, how?
What did I like and why?
What did I dislike and why?
What did I find easy to do or understand and why?
What did I find difficult or challenging to do or understand and why?