paper should:
Summarize and explain what you think the main arguments are in the Document attached. This should not be a paragraph-by-paragraph repetition of what the reading states. Instead, you should focus on providing a “big picture” overview of the reading that explains the arguments or ideas that you think are particularly important for understanding what the author is trying to communicate in the assigned pages of the reading. This section should be roughly 1/2 of the paper.
Include a reflective discussion on the assigned pages of the reading. This section should be roughly 1/2 of your paper. A reflective discussion explains your thoughts and impressions on the reading:
A discussion of how the arguments in the reading connect to other ideas in our course, other courses you’re taking, or to issues and events outside of class.
My experience with some passages in the reading. (Globalization has had a big impact on my life, especially through my parents’ immigration from Mexico. Their journey to the United States was tough and full of sacrifices, which taught me a lot about strength and determination. They didn’t share many details about their crossing, but my dad mentioned tunnels and my mom almost getting hit by a delivery truck while crossing a highway. These stories show how risky their journey was for a better future.
When we arrived in San Jose, my parents lived in a small, basic shed. We often drive by that place, and they remind us how hard it was to start a new life. Since my parents only spoke Spanish, I had to learn English at school and was often teased for mispronouncing words. This experience, though hard, made me more determined and adaptable.
My parents worked wherever they could, often leaving my brother alone at home. Eventually, my mother became pregnant with my sister, the first U.S. citizen in our family. Despite their struggles, they took English classes at CET to gain citizenship, and I had to translate documents and conversations for them as a young child.
Looking back, I feel lucky for my family’s sacrifices. Their hard work not only gave us opportunities but also taught me to appreciate our cultural heritage and family strength.)
Reflection Paper should incorporate at least two quotes from the assigned pages of the reading as supporting evidence for your summary and/or reflections on the material. These quotes should serve as supporting evidence for your arguments.
