Reflective essay

As is the case with all essays, your reflective essay must begin within an introduction that contains both a hook and a thesis statement. The point of having a ‘hook’ is to grab the attention of your audience or reader from the very beginning.

The purpose of writing a reflective essay is to provide a platform for the author to not only recount a particular life experience, but to also explore how he or she has changed or learned from those experiences. Reflective writing can be presented in various formats, but you’ll most often see it in a learning log format or diary entry.

If you feel uncomfortable writing about something personal, avoid including it in your essay, or, write about the issue in more general terms. Even though a reflection paper is personal, you should keep it professional. Avoid slang and use only correct spelling and grammar. Don’t use abbreviations.

The reflective essay is probably an essay you can’t borrow a topic for, because it should be about your own thoughts and experiences. However, here are some ideas subjects you can write about to help you begin: An experience you will never forget. The moment you overcame a fear.