Read the article “”Thirteen Questions to Ask Before Getting Married” by Eleanor Stanford and write your essay following the instructions given below :
Reflective is a term utilized in critical thinking that can be defined as the analysis of one’s own thoughts. Reflective
thinking examines the formation of our judgements and requires introspective study of where our ideas develop.
Additionally, being reflective embraces applying new knowledge to prior understanding. It is the pursuit of
comprehending how we have learned and the impact that learning has had. Our experiences in our relationships &
families can be so deeply embedded within our lives to such an extent that we may not even notice its impact without
paying close attention. This assignment is a weekly opportunity to document our continual process throughout this
course in utilizing gender as a means of analysis. While reading is an important task in academia, it is far more crucial to make the effort to think about why what we read matters.
Reflective Analysis Essays will be a weekly, couple page exploration of the assigned article and class concept/s. This
assignment is intended to encourage your engagement with the topics; it is not simply a summary. Keep in mind, despite the personal nature some entries may take, well-organized writing and an academic tone are required. Your writing
should be concise, however it must exhibit a strong dedication to the exploration of class readings and their larger
societal implications. You are responsible for citing what aspect of the reading is of most interest to you and then you
must delve into the impact of that information in your life.Sociology of Families is a course that pertains to your personal life & future, so you are required to focus a portion of your analysis on contemplating how you will use these concepts
throughout your life.
Your reflective analysis essays should…
Have a minimum length of 430 words
Have three paragraphs: a small one introducing what you felt was the most important aspect of the article.
Second, a significant paragraph discussing why and how this concept matters in your life.
Finally, and most importantly, a paragraph addressing how you will use this learning in your future life/relationship
Include at least one in-text citation to each week’s assigned article in the first paragraph. The citation needs to be in parenthesis include the article authors’ last name/s and the page number where you found the information
Not quote excessively. If you must quote, keep it as brief as possible.
Make sure your writing is well-organized with a strong and coherent presentation of ideas.
Demonstrate careful proofreading of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.