Journal+Rubric

Overall Rule of Thumb Scoring: 5- All assigned topics are addressed, quality insight is the norm, an honest effort to deeply explore the topics from our readings and discussions. Time has been taken to make the journal a meaningful part of the course. Writing is insightful, time was spent, and depth was reached. 4- A few topics are missing, some good insight present in those that are completed. Topics from our readings and discussions are addressed openly. Some time has been used to create a solid journal that shows the quality of thought going into the course. 3- A couple of good starts, but not a consistent effort. Needs more content, depth, effort. 2- Only a few topics have been addressed in the journal, some flashes of insight, but not consistently. The journal does not display a high degree of effort or thought being put into it. 1- Journal not turned in.


 * || 5 || 3-4 || 2 || 1 ||
 * Effort || Journal entries are detailed, show time and thought have gone into the process of recording excellent responses. || Journal entries are thorough, a solid reflection of the writer’s ideas, could be expanded upon. || Journal entries are coherent, some effort displayed, but not a meaningful product. || Journal entries are not well developed, averaging less than a page. ||
 * Clarity || Journals reflect thoughts/ideas/ connections from life and take the reading to the next level. Question is always restated in response. || Journal entries contain some connections to current events/ personal life or are otherwise meaningful. || Limited examples are given, a few connections are made, not a very strong effort. || Journal entries do not restate the question in the answer/are very vague. ||
 * Frequency || All journal topics explored in depth. || One or two journal entries missing and not replaced with personal reflections || Several journal entries missing and or not a full page. || Journaling is skimpy and brief. ||