Q Using the reference you chose in Week 2-3, write a Reaction (or Reflection) Paper in APA style, giving your thoughts on the topic in the paper. General guidelines for a Reaction/Reflection Paper can be found , from the module in Week 1-2. I will be following the Rubric for a Reflective (or Reflection) Paper , with the exception of not including proofreading by others in the grading mix. Still, I highly encourage you to have your papers proofread. Information on the Interdisciplinary Literacy Center (ILC) can be found (Links to an external site.). They provide the appropriate services to help you with your writing and much more. They are located in the Communications Building, next to the Lesher Building where Student Services is located, and across from the Science Building. You can find an APA Template for Microsoft Word in the Announcements page. In keeping with the rubric mentioned above, I would expect you "to investigate an idea, evaluate evidence, expound on the idea, and set forth an argument concerning that idea in a clear and concise manner". Feel free to express yourself creatively, including personal experiences that illustrate your understanding of the topic. This paper is worth 70 points and is due Sunday night. Do your best, and good luck! For those of you still having trouble with the APA Style format, the following page is probably one of the best resources: Purdue Writing Lab - APA Formatting and Style Guide (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. An APA Sample paper can be found (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. View Rubric Mid-Term Paper Mid-Term Paper Criteria Ratings Pts Title Page view longer description 10 pts Exemplary Present including title, student name, course designation, school name, instructor name and date 5 pts Accomplished Present, but lacking one element 3 pts Developing Present, but lacking two or more elements 0 pts Beginning Absent 3 / 10 pts Body view longer description 10 pts Exemplary * Includes title * Includes what is being written about * Includes introductory text * Includes discussion of main points * Includes conclusion and summary * Organization and flow of ideas is well-ordered and clear * Author discusses one or more intended outcome(s) for the piece (i.e., what he/she wants the audience to understand, feel, or do) and/or assumptions he/she has made about the audience (such as its prior knowledge, expectations, biases, or preferred styles of writing). The author may also reflect on the relationship/fit between the audience and purpose. * Author analyzes how the piece furthers a specific purpose and/or addresses an identifiable audience. The author’s analysis of his/her own writing demonstrates rhetorical (involving effective and persuasive use of language) and metacognitive awareness (thinking about one's own thinking). 5 pts Accomplished * Present, but lacking one element * Organization and flow of ideas is relatively clear * Other elements present and relatively comprehensive, concise and clear 3 pts Developing * Present, but lacking two or more elements * Organization and flow of ideas is problematic * Other elements minimally present, concise and clear 0 pts Beginning * Present, but lacking many elements * Organization and flow of ideas is unclear * Other elements absent or otherwise problematic 10 / 10 pts Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation view longer description 10 pts Exemplary No Errors 5 pts Accomplished Few Errors 3 pts Developing Several errors 0 pts Beginning Errors are common and found throughout the paper 5 / 10 pts Font and Spacing view longer description 10 pts Exemplary * Typed in 12-point font such as Times New Roman * Double-spaced 5 pts Accomplished Font and spacing generally meet requirements 3 pts Developing Font and spacing diverge somewhat from requirements 0 pts Beginning Font and spacing diverge significantly from requirements 10 / 10 pts Pagination view longer description 10 pts Exemplary Pagination on all pages and in correct order 5 pts Accomplished Pagination on some pages only or out of order 3 pts Developing Pagination seriously flawed 0 pts Beginning Absent 10 / 10 pts Length view longer description 10 pts Exemplary Between 2-6 pages 5 pts Accomplished Slightly less or more than required 3 pts Developing Moderately less or more than required 0 pts Beginning Substantially less or more than required 10 / 10 pts Topic view longer description 10 pts Exemplary Topics listed in guidelines are fully addressed, discussed, and related to the main purpose of the paper 5 pts Accomplished Topics listed in guidelines are moderately addressed, etc. 3 pts Developing Topics listed in guidelines are minimally addressed, etc. 0 pts Beginning Topics listed in guidelines are not addressed, etc. 5 / 10 pts Total Points: 53