Guide for the writing of the reflective essay (reflection paper) in Phil. Lit.

1. Essay must have these basic parts; introduction, discussion, conclusion and reference list
or works cited.
2. Introduction shall contain
 Brief summary of the article (Do not just copy and paste. Paraphrase the ideas)
 Minimum of 15 sentences, max of 25 sentences.
3. Discussion shall contain
 Your personal stand about the issue/s.( either you agree or disagree ).
The issue/s can be the idea/s presented in the article, a sentence or lines in the
article or the whole article.
 State the issue/s first from the article, then you can state your stand/reflection.
 Support your stand, by citing at least 3 citations from other authors/articles which
share your side/ideas. Follow APA style when citing in-text. Please take note that
whatever is cited in-text shall also be reflected in the reference list/works cited at
the end page.
For example; you say Filipino cultural heritage is slowly forgotten. Discuss your
stand first why you say so. Cite examples according to your observations/readings.
Then quote or cite other author/s or from other articles which share the same stand as
yours. For example, Nick Guivarra (2012) also wrote in his article “ Losing to
Development …..” that the Fort Boniface a declared cultural heritage is…….( this
is already one citation. You need three citation for each issue you raised). The citation
will help strengthen your stand/reflection.
 Maximum of five issues can be discussed.
4. The Conclusion shall contain
 A brief summary of all the stand/points you discussed.
 A short punch line which will help the reader remember your most important
point.
 Minimum of 15 sentences, max of 25 sentences.
5. The Reference list/works cited. ( follow APA style 6th Edition).

Mechanics:

A. Margin: One inch (top, bottom, left, and right)

B. Spacing: Double space throughout the paper
D. Alignment: Flush left (creating uneven right margin)
C. Paragraph Indentation: 5 spaces
D. Font Size and Type: 12 Times New Roman
E. Pagination: Arabic numeral appearing at the upper right edge of the paper
on the first line of every page beginning with the INTRODUCTION until the end
of the Conclusion.No page for the reference list.
F. Documentation: APA style (6th edition) for both in-text and reference
citations
G. Cover Page . see sample next page
H. Due Date : February 16,2018
 A REFLECTION PAPER
on the article
“Filipino Identity: The Haunting Question” by: Niels Mulder

Submitted to
Prof. Frederick P. Grengia
School of Graduate Studies
J.H. Cerilles State College

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements
for the Course Philippine Literature
English 500

MS. JUANA CHANGE

MaEd English Student
January 2018