The goal of this paper is for you to write your opinion on Critical Infrastructure Protection without using first or second person. This paper is your opinion, and as such, it is your job to express your thoughts in a manner that is comprehensible and clear for any and all readers.
Some simple brainstorming techniques for writing reflection papers can involve you answering some of the basic questions below:
• How did the material on Critical Infrastructure Protection affect you?
• Did your learning about the material on Critical Infrastructure Protection change your mind about something? If so, how.
• Has the material on Critical Infrastructure Protection left you with any questions? If so, what are they?
• Were there any unaddressed critical issues not covered by the material on Critical Infrastructure Protection?
• How will the material on Critical Infrastructure Protection impact your future in Homeland Security?
Components of the Reflection Paper
• Introduction – specifies what you are reflecting upon.
• Body Paragraphs – examine the ideas and experiences you have had in context to your topic. Be sure that each new body paragraph starts with a topic sentence. Remember that your paper must be at least 2 pages long and no more than 2½ pages so clear and concise writing is critical.
• Conclusion – summarize what you have learned from the material. Tell the reader how this knowledge affected your overall understanding of the subject. Describe the feeling and overall lesson that you had from the material on Critical Infrastructure Protection.
Technical Requirements:
• Your paper must be at a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 2½ pages. It is important that you do not fall under or exceed the required page length since in the world of Homeland Security your readers, Homeland Security professionals and decision-makers have limited time to spend on a paper and learning to write concisely, and presenting your paper in a manner that matches their reading style is critical.
