This video describes the elements needed in a reflection paper and an approach to refining your reflection paper. ~ Characteristics of a critical essay. Students are required to write critical essays on a variety of topics. These can include poetry, novels, films, paintings, even video games, newspapers or magazines. Reflective practice encourages active and thoughtful engagement in our creative processes. This evolving compilation of resources has been specifically designed to guide the reflective thinking and writing of students and teachers who aspire to become reflective practitioners. Creative practitioners and artistic researchers will also find it useful. A thoughtful comment is either a short reflective text, for example. words at Foundation level given the particular task it accompanies, or it is a longer reflection text that you submit at the end of the unit in which you reflect on your learning about the unit in together, with, for example, Morley 2014b presenting a qualitative study of critical reflection with social work practitioners and describing how it relates to perceived professionalism. It demonstrated that critical reflection was associated with changes in social workers' perceptions of action in ways that enabled them to shape the future. Units and courses at Deakin University often feature assessments based on critical thinking. Assessments can take many different forms, from a reflective essay to a video presentation, from a reflective piece of art to a digital portfolio blog post. Although the purpose of reflective writing may include: evaluating a teaching or learning activity. Like any other type of essay, there are several methods to writing a reflective essay and here are some tips for starting your reflective essay. Brainstorming and drafting: Brainstorm some ideas for the title of your essay. Once you've done that, make a rough draft to construct your thoughts. Introduction: Start by making the introduction.