1. Demonstrate to the reader that you know the meaning of the relevant research terminology (a puzzle, to puzzle, curiosity, exploration, understanding, etc.) related to Exploratory Practice through appropriate use of these words.
2. Support your general statements with specific examples of what you did, read, heard from others so that your narrative is convincing.
3. Showcase your academic English and use a style appropriate for reflective writing (see work we did on the course about this). For example, first person authorship is appropriate to relate what you did and how you felt but remember that you need to showcase your academic English vocabulary and more formal structures, too.
4. Be honest about your progress in understanding your LLP. Remember that we are interested in genuine reflection and that you will not be marked down for admitting incomplete understanding.
5. Structure your writing to include suggested content in sections 1-4 below. Note that word counts for each section are suggestions but, overall, you should write 800 words (+/- 10%). You should include a minimum of 3 citations of published sources you consulted in your final reference list and cite these in-text at relevant points using Harvard style
Suggested structure
1. Introduction (100 words)
· A clear statement explaining what your Language Learning Puzzle (LLP) is
· Reasons for your curiosity and choice of this LLP
· Background/previous language learning relating to your LLP
2. Exploring your puzzle (300 words)
· What you did to explore your LLP. Be as specific as possible and provide evidence of what you did to support the narrative of your research journey
· Suggested evidence: conversations/interviews about your LLP with classmates/others, research and reading you did about your LLP, other in-class and homework activities that you completed to try to better understand your LLP
3. Understanding of your puzzle (300 words)
· Your initial understanding of your LLP and why/how this has developed
· Connection building: understanding your puzzle in relation to your current and future academic needs, the UK academic culture, career/employment prospects, anything else you feel is relevant
· Aspects of your LLP requiring further understanding
4. Conclusion (100 words)
· A restatement of your LLP
· Your final reflections on your LLP and a summary of your understanding of it
· Reflections on the value of the process of ‘puzzling’ and potential future directions
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