Reflection Paper #1- social entrepreneurship

This reflection focuses on your personal connection to social entrepreneurship. You will examine a social, environmental, or community issue that resonates with you and explain why it matters in the context of social venture creation. In this paper, you should: Identify a social problem that feels meaningful or relevant to you Explain how your experiences, values, or observations shape your understanding of this issue Connect your perspective to concepts discussed in the course Reflect on how personal motivation can influence ethical and effective social entrepreneurship The goal of this reflection is to help you articulate why social entrepreneurship matters to you and how personal perspective can inform responsible venture design. Reflection Paper Submission Expectations All reflection papers must meet the following requirements: Length 7501,000 words (approximately 23 pages) Submissions that are significantly shorter than the minimum length may not fully demonstrate the required depth of reflection. Format Typed, double-spaced 12-point font (Times New Roman or similar professional font) 1-inch margins on all sides Standard paragraph format (no bullet points unless explicitly instructed) Writing Style & Tone Academic and professional tone First person (I) is acceptable and expected for reflection papers Avoid slang, informal language, or conversational writing Clear organization with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion Content Expectations Address the reflection prompts thoughtfully and analytically Integrate course concepts, terminology, and ideas where appropriate Move beyond summary to demonstrate critical thinking and insight Support claims with examples or reasoning (citations optional unless referencing specific sources) Originality Reflection papers must reflect your own thinking and voice Submissions should not reuse work from other courses Overreliance on generative tools or templated responses may result in reduced credit Submission Method Submit as a Word document or PDF through the D2L Assignments tool File name format: LastName_FirstName_Reflection# (e.g., Miles_Chantz_Reflection1) Late Policy Late submissions are subject to the course late-work policy as outlined in the syllabus Technology issues are not an acceptable excuse for late submission