What must be included

The following must be included in the reflective project:

1. The issue

You must explain the issue and place it in context. But the issue itself is not the primary focus of the reflective project.

2. The ethical dilemma

You must examine an ethical dilemma associated with the issue and examine two (or more) perspectives in a fair and equal manner. This is the primary focus of the reflective project.

3. The research

You must provide evidence of research that supports the differing viewpoints on the issue and its ethical dilemma.

4. An evaluation

You must evaluate the viewpoints on the ethical dilemma and then articulate their own point of view based on reasoned argument.

5. References, citations and a bibliography

The reflective project is an academic piece of work and should be presented as such. References, citations and a bibliography ensure intellectual honesty and allow the readers to access the evidence themselves. You should use a consistent style of referencing throughout the reflective project. Appendices, footnotes and endnotes are not necessary but if you choose to use them you should do so appropriately.

6. The RPPF

The RPPF requires you to reflect on the challenges encountered during the reflective project, how these can be overcome (looking forward to the next stage of the reflective project), or how they were overcome and what was learnt from the process and the changes in approach. The RPPF is used to formally assess Criterion E: Engagement and reflection.