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Learning reflection papers, letters, and op-ed pieces

Article Submitted to LLI Review

I pitched an article idea to Mike Brady, editor of the LLI Review, and he liked it.

Op-Ed Piece

My letter to the Editor of the local newspaper about education and workforce readiness got picked as an Op-Ed piece. I revised the original letter as shown.

A Recent Reflection

I haven’t mastered the art of reflection by the USM/HRD standard, but I occasionally get motivated to write an essay that I think comes close.

HRD 630 – Critical Thinking Essay

This was my first stab at a critical thinking essay in HRD 630.

HRD 643 – The Fat Chick Ain’t Finished Singing

This experience is still too much of a hot button for me to talk about it.

HRD 633 – Interview a Professional

I had more questions after completing HRD 633 than I did before the course began.

HRD 555 – Student Services “Reflection” Papers

For this class at USM, we had to write 11 reflection papers.

MBTI & Learning Styles

In the Tusculum program, we had a course where we studied learning styles and various tools that are used to determine individuals’ preferences.

USM Graduate Admissions Essay

The USM Adult Ed program admissions protocol requires that each candidate submit an essay that answers several specific questions.