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Interactive Rubric for Written Communication: 3.6. Reflexivity

This guide will help you understand common conventions of academic writing and the application of marking rubrics

ANALYSIS AND SYNTHESIS

 

Definition (formal)

Reflexivity is the acknowledgement of personal subjectivity and sensitivity that can influence analysis and argument.

Definition (informal)

Reflexivity: Are you biased?

Example

For example, a reflexive statement could have been included to reflect on the position in the Persuasive Essay Example.

Arguably, all positions on the nature-nurture debate are constructed from the experiences of individual researchers and commentators (including this one). It is important to contextualise a position on the debate within specific domains rather than assume that findings or experiences in one domain (e.g., intelligence) can be uncritically applied to a different domain (e.g., moral judgment).

Resources (textbook)

Refer to the textbook pages and sections to improve your knowledge and understanding of the criterion.

Resources (web)

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