Write a 1000-word reflective statement in response to this question: ‘How has your understanding of intelligence failure changed over the course of this module?’ Given the word limit, you should look to develop your statement by focusing upon a limited number of key themes (e.g. the main explanations for intelligence failure, lessons learned from failure, etc). Kindly note: it is still possible to pass this assignment by reflecting generally on how your approach to the subject has been affected by your reading, combined with the guiding questions for each topic. The key things they are looking for are: Critical self-analysis. We want to see some sense of why you view the topic the way you do. What has led you to that particular perspective? To what extent has engagement with your fellow students or your reading changed or confirmed your views? Reflection on the range of perspectives on the topic. Here we’re looking for you to discuss the other perspectives you have encountered, either in your reading or in your engagement with your fellow students. Engagement with the literature. Here we’re looking for some sense of what literature has really had an impact on your thinking, and why/how it had an impact. This doesn’t need to be an explicit section of your statement, but should come through as part of your reflection on your own perspective and the other perspectives you have encountered. Your reflective statement be properly referenced, with a bibliography. (please use the uploaded files in the previous 2 orders for this.) Do you need me to upload them again? Please read the above carefully and in detail. as there will be no time for revisions etc. many thanks for your help. This is the marking criteria, below, which should help guide in writing the statement: Descriptive writing 40% 50%: No self-questioning. Opinions, assumptions, beliefs or values not explored. Does not include any reference to outside reading or research to inform reflection. No clear argument. Examples, when appropriate, are not provided. Descriptive account with some reflection 50% – 60%: Some questions raised but not answered. Opinions, assumptions, beliefs or values begun to be questioned. Some distance from the subject. Some reference to outside reading or research to inform reflection. Provides an argument, but underdeveloped. Some examples provided. Reflective writing 60% 70%: Evidence of self-questioning. Opinions, assumptions, beliefs or values placed in context and questioned. Evidence of standing back and questioning the subject. Reference made to theory, literature, or other external sources. Provides a clear argument. Appropriate examples are provided, as applicable. Deeper Reflective writing 70%+: Critical analysis of self and own opinions, assumptions, beliefs or values. Examination & appraisal of a range of perspectives. Integration of literature, theory or other external sources properly referenced. Argument is insightful and well supported. Clear, detailed examples are provided, as applicable.
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