Journal Assessment Guide



lst  2nd      Name__________________________________________________
___  ___   Divide entries into Title:, Date:, Summary:,
           Question: (if assigned), and Reaction:.
___  ___   Complete Table of Contents printout: class entry
           titles/page numbers, reading journal page numbers, internet
           titles/page numbers, extra credit/page numbers, or your
           reaction/page numbers to this Assessment Guide.
___  ___   Expand summaries of lectures, readings, Internet assignments,
           question responses, and/or reactions.
___  ___   Introduce and conclude summaries with separate paragraphs;
           divide long paragraphs into several.
___  ___   Do not react by summarizing summaries; always react by relating
           the content of the past in your summary to events from your own
           experience--pull the past into your present; reflect more.
___  ___   Use correct grammar; complete sentences; spell correctly;
           paginate; use Benjamin's citation format; do not outline; type
           and single space all entries in Times New Roman #10 font.
___  ___   Catch up with lectures, readings, question responses, Internet
           assignments, and/or reactions.
___  ___   Use correct folder; do not put blank paper or lecture notes in
           your journal; keep all handouts in your folder.
___  ___   Book reviews follow Benjamin's guidance; include an introduction,
           body, and conclusion; body consists of book summary, intended
           audience, classroom use, personal relevance, and assessment.
___  ___   Take advantage of extra credit assignments; other.


lst Comments and 10% Grade______




2nd Comments and 40% Grade______




Concluding Comments and 50% Grade______   Final Journal Grade______





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First Online Edition: 23 June 1997
Last Revised: 6 August 2008