6) Email Reflection 2

Using whatever Email address you check regularly, send Dr. Zakyi Ibrahim an Email, reflecting upon some aspect of the week’s material. Dr. Ibrahim will send a reply to all Email reflections. The usual length of each reflection should be between a few sentences (25 words) to a paragraph (250 words). The purpose of this Email is to:

1) provide direct interaction between you and the professor;

2) give you practice in writing an Email that is both personal and professional;

3) demonstrate that you can reflect upon the course material in a brief and concise manner;

4) give you an opportunity to ask any questions;

5) illustrate that you are still “out there in cyberspace,” especially if you have fallen behind on the assignments.

Your grade will not be based on your level of success for the week, but on the clarity of your reflection (including grammar). Remember, this is not a text-message or Twitter posting, but an informal academic/business Email. Here’s an example:

Hi Dr. Ibrahim,

I must admit this was a very busy week for me. In addition to my usual family and work responsibilities, my car needed service. However, in the midst of it all, I’m happy to report that I was able to complete all of this week’s assignments for our course. What I have found most interesting the past two weeks is the fact that Buddhists don’t believe in a personal creator God. Buddhists don’t need to believe in a God to find meaning and purpose in their lives and act with compassion to all creatures. I think many people might find this hard to do, but I understand that Buddhists are very practical and find meaning in everyday activities. They also act with compassion, not because it is a commandment from above, but because any act of kindness is an end in itself.

Have a good week,

Samantha

If your name is not sent as part of your Email address, be sure to type your full name at the end of the Email.

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