Instructions
The goal of this paper is for you to write your opinion on Critical Infrastructure Protection without using first or second person. In this paper, you get the opportunity to write your point of view on the material reviewed during the week – and the best part is that there is no wrong answer! This paper is your opinion, and as such, it is your job to express your thoughts in a manner that is comprehensible and clear for any and all readers. Feel free to write your thoughts freely, without any constraints.  
After you finished the readings you selected for the week, it is time to brainstorm. Some simple brainstorming techniques for writing reflection papers can involve you answering some of the basic questions below:
How did the material on Critical Infrastructure Protection affect you?
Did your learning about the material on Critical Infrastructure Protection change your mind about something? If so, how.
Has the material on Critical Infrastructure Protection left you with any questions? If so, what are they?
Were there any unaddressed critical issues not covered by the material on Critical Infrastructure Protection?
How will the material on Critical Infrastructure Protection impact your future in Homeland Security?  
Components of the Reflection Paper
Introduction – specifies what you are reflecting upon.
Body Paragraphs – examine the ideas and experiences you have had in context to your topic. Be sure that each new body paragraph starts with a topic sentence. Remember that your paper must be at least 2 pages long and no more than 2½ pages so clear and concise writing is critical.
Conclusion – summarize what you have learned from the material. Tell the reader how this knowledge affected your overall understanding of the subject. Describe the feeling and overall lesson that you had from the material on Critical Infrastructure Protection.
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Reflection Paper 3
Name
American Public University System
HLSS498: Senior Seminar in Homeland Security
Instructor Rank and Name
Month Day, Year
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Reflection Paper 3
In this section, write a very short introduction to the paper, just a paragraph or two and
include your thesis statement. Regarding the content/subject knowledge and critical thinking
skills, they will be evident in the outline, as well as the organization of ideals/format. The writing
conventions will be throughout the paper and focuses on grammar and syntax, as well as APA
formatting.
Title of Main Topic One
Brief introduction.
Title of a Subtopic
Information – you can have as many subtopics as you need under a topic as long as there
are at least two. If you do not have at least two subtopics, then you do not include any subtopic
headings.
Title of a Subtopic
Information.
Title of Main Topic Two
Brief introduction. You can have as many main topics as you need as long as there are at
least two.
Title of a Subtopic
Information – you can have as many subtopics as you need under a topic as long as there
are at least two. If you do not have at least two subtopics, then you do not include any subtopic
headings.
Title of a Subtopic
Information.
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These are just samples for your viewing use.
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