Reflective Essay Assignment
Length: 1000 words.
Instruction
In this essay, each student will examine their starting point in this course. Whether you are Indigenous or non-Indigenous, from Canada or an International student, the goal is to critically examine why you are in this course and what specifically you bring with you in terms of skills or experience. Specifically, you will need to explore:
o Why you are in this course? Was it voluntary?
o What skills/experience do you bring?
o What you expect to learn?
o Why you think Indigenous Studies is a requirement for so many programs?
o Any challenges you think you will have to overcome.
While it may seem simple at first, reflective essays require us to look critically are ourselves and the world around us. It's not just your thoughts or opinions on paper. Your reflective essay must make a clear argument.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.