Write a 300- to 600-word reflection on the scenario, using the Reflection Template. Follow the instructions within the template to complete your reflection. You will need to include an introduction paragraph to introduce your reader to the topics you will be discussing; 3 body paragraphs, each with specific questions that need to be addressed within; and a conclusion paragraph to bring your paper to a close.

Note: The Reflection Template is already formatted appropriately, and you do not need to make any changes to the format. The questions to help you write the 3 paragraphs are contained in the template. Be sure to demonstrate your critical thinking abilities in your responses to the questions and ensure your paper flows well from topic to topic.

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Triple click your mouse anywhere in this paragraph to replace this text with your introduction. Often the most important paragraph in the entire essay, the introduction grabs the reader’s attention—sometimes a difficult task for academic writing. When writing an introduction, some approaches are best avoided. Avoid starting sentences with “The purpose of this essay is . . .” or “In this essay I will . . .” or any similar flat announcement of your intention or topic.

Elements of Critical Thinking

Triple click your mouse anywhere in this paragraph to replace this text with your 1st body paragraph. In this section, you will focus on the elements of critical thinking apparent in the case. Replace the text with a well-developed paragraph (including a topic sentence and transitions) that covers the following questions: What barriers to critical thinking were apparent? (Review Paragraph 2 of the scenario and Weeks 1 and 2 course content.) How were the barriers to critical thinking presented? Do you believe that Sally possesses characteristics of a good critical thinker? Why or why not? (Review the entire scenario and consider her handling of barriers, reason, emotion, communication and fallacies in order to reply to this.)

Reason, Emotion, and Communication

Triple click your mouse anywhere in this paragraph to replace this text with your 2nd body paragraph. In this section, you will focus on the role that reason, emotion, and communication play in the case. Replace the text with a well-developed paragraph (including a topic sentence and transitions) that covers the following questions: How does Sally demonstrate reasoning in this scenario? How did emotion affect Sally’s critical thinking? (Review Paragraphs 2-4 to look at reason and emotions in the scenario as well as Week 2 course content.) What type of communication style does Sally use while at dinner with her colleagues? (Review Paragraph 2 of the scenario and Week 2 course content.) Why do you believe this?

Fallacies and Argument

Triple click your mouse anywhere in this paragraph to replace this text with your 3rd body paragraph. In this section, you will explain the fallacies and arguments presented in the case. Replace the text with a well-developed paragraph (including a topic sentence and transitions) that covers the following questions: What fallacies are present in the scenario? (Review Paragraph 4 of the scenario and Week 3 course content.) What is the main argument presented? Do you believe the argument is valid? Why or why not? (Review Paragraph 4 of the scenario and Week 4 course content.)

Conclusion

Triple click your mouse anywhere in this paragraph to replace this text with your conclusion. The closing paragraph is designed to bring the reader to your way of thinking if you are writing a persuasive essay, to understand relationships if you are writing a comparison/contrast essay, or simply to value the information you provide in an informational essay. The closing paragraph summarizes the key points from the supporting paragraphs without introducing any new information.