Critically Review, Analyze, and Reflect on the La Planca et al. (2013) Article: COVID-19 Reflective Essay Assignment, NUS, Singapore

Assignment Question:

Critically review, analyze, and reflect on the La Planca et al. (2013) article to discuss how the Knight McNaught framework for wellbeing can be applied to the recent Covid-19 restrictions in Singapore.

TASK DESCRIPTION :

The unforeseen changes to society from the global response to the Covid-19 Pandemic have had wide-reaching consequences across many areas of the wellbeing dimensions. Using the La Planca et al (2013) article as a base, consider how the Knight McNaught framework can be linked to wellbeing concepts and the effects for people across the wellbeing dimensions.

This is a reflective essay, so when talking about yourself and your perception, it is acceptable to use the pronouns “I, we, me, my”.

Introduction

• Outline main ideas and author’s thesis, state own thesis statement, and your ideas about the article in relation to your topic

Summary

• Main ideas of the article – who, what, when, where, how, why

Analysis

• How does (or doesn’t) the information relate to the current situation?
• How does the framework apply during the Covid-19 Pandemic?

Reflection

• How has your wellbeing been affected by the social changes enforced with Covid-19?
• What resources have you found useful in supporting your wellbeing?
• Define wellbeing dimensions and use at least two within your reflection.

Conclusion

• Restate your thesis, summarise your main ideas, include a call for action or a takeaway thought for the reader.