Library Guides: CAR: Concept, action & reflection: Reflective writing

Benefits of reflective writing

Engaging in reflective writing will develop your understanding in many ways, including helping you to:

Guided reflection: A narrative approach to advancing professional practice by Christopher Johns (ed)
Call Number: 610.7301 GUI
This book introduces the practitioner to the concept of 'Guided reflection' in which the practitioner is assisted by a mentor (or 'guide') in a process of self-enquiry, development, and learning through reflection.
Reflection, decision-making and professional development by Melanie Jasper
Call Number: eBook
This book provides a concise, accessible introduction to professional development, reflective practice and clinical decision-making.
Reflective practice in the lifelong learning sector by Richard Malthouse and Jodi Roffey-Barentsen
Call Number: 374.1141 ROF
This book introduces and contextualises reflective practice within continuing professional development. It introduces and defines the subject, places it in context in relation to new regulations, details how to accurately record reflective practice and explains how to use it to enhance teaching and learning.

Reflective writing
University of Reading - Study Advice
Reflective writing
From the University of Canberra. The examples of reflective writing may be particularly useful in explaining the difference between reflective writing and normal academic writing.