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Task Interruption and Resumption Paradigm for Testing the Activation and Pursuit of an Abstract Thinking Goal
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Thinking and writing at Masters level: a reflective passage.

John Fowler1

  • 1School of Nursing and Midwifery, Charles Frears Campus, DeMontfort University, Leicester.

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|September 14, 2007
PubMed
Summary

This study explores Masters level writing, proposing a linear model of reflection for academic and practical applications. This pragmatic approach enhances reflective writing, particularly in advanced nursing practice.

Area of Science:

  • Academic Writing
  • Reflective Practice
  • Higher Education Pedagogy

Background:

  • Masters level writing requires specific characteristics linked to reflective thought.
  • Classical models of reflective writing often present reflection as a progressive, deepening process.
  • This progressive model may not suit all applied contexts, such as advanced nursing practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key characteristics of Masters level writing.
  • To examine the relationship between these characteristics and reflective thought.
  • To propose and examine a linear model of reflection for Masters level assessments.

Main Methods:

  • Review of classical models of reflective writing.
  • Analysis of the progressive nature of reflection in academic essays.

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  • Development and examination of a linear model of reflection.

    • Main Results:

    • Classical models' progressive view of reflection is debated for applied contexts.
    • A linear model of reflection offers a more pragmatic perspective.
    • The linear model is applicable to Masters level reflective writing assessments.

    Conclusions:

    • A linear model of reflective writing provides a pragmatic alternative to progressive models.
    • This model is particularly relevant for applied fields like advanced nursing practice.
    • It offers a more suitable framework for Masters level assessments in certain contexts.