Journal assignment
For your first journal assignment, your job is to describe your writing process in as much detail as you can. Imagine you are given a writing assignment. The assignment asks you to write a research paper on a topic related to your field. In this regard, consider the following questions:
- Where do you start?
- What steps do you take?
- Where do you write?
- Where do you go for help?
Your journal entry should be at least 200 words in length. Please remember that only you and your professor will have access to your journal.
See the Course Calendar for due dates for posts and responses.
Compose your work in a .doc or .docx file type using a word processor (such as Microsoft Word, etc.) and save it frequently to your computer. For those assignments that are not written essays and require uploading images or PowerPoint slides, please follow uploading guidelines provided by your instructor.
Check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors. When you are ready to submit your work, click “Submit Assignment” in the upper right corner. Click on “Browse,” browse your computer, and select your file. Click “Open” and verify the correct file name has appeared next to the Browse button. Enter your comments, if any, in the Comments area. Click on “Submit Assignment.”
Evaluation
This assignment will be graded using the rubric displayed below. Please review this rubric prior to beginning your work. You can also access the rubric on the Course Rubrics page within the Start Here module. All journal entries together make up 10% of the total course grade.
Rubric
SLA Default Grading Rubric for Journal Assignments
SLA Default Grading Rubric for Journal Assignments
| Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe treatment of the topic assigned is of sufficient depth and breadth showing significant comprehension of the issues involved.
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| 20.0 pts
The treatment of the topic meets expectations in both depth and breadth of all the important issues involved. Demonstrates a thorough comprehension of the complexity of the topic.
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17.0 pts
The treatment of the topic is adequate in the depth and breadth of the important issues involved. Demonstrates an acceptable comprehension of the complexity of the topic.
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15.0 pts
The treatment of the topic is appropriate in both depth and breadth for most of the important issues involved. Demonstrates a minimal comprehension of the complexity of the topic.
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13.0 pts
The treatment of the topic is marginally appropriate in depth or breadth for the issues involved. Does not demonstrate an adequate comprehension of the complexity of the topic.
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11.0 pts
The treatment of the topic is NOT appropriate in either: its depth and/or breadth for the issues involved. Does not demonstrate an adequate comprehension of the complexity of the topic.
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0.0 pts
No submission
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20.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe quantity and quality of information and its relatedness to the topic are appropriate for college level work.
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| 20.0 pts
The information exceeds expectations for both quantity and quality for college level work. This information shows insight about the topic.
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17.0 pts
The quantity and quality of all the information provided is adequate for college level work. All the information is directly related to the topic.
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15.0 pts
The quantity and quality of most of the information provided is acceptable for college level work. Most of the information is directly related to the topic.
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13.0 pts
Some of the information is of sufficient quantity and/or quality for college level work. Rarely is it directly related to the topic.
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11.0 pts
The quantity and/or quality of information is unacceptable for college level work. The information is not related to the topic.
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0.0 pts
No submission
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20.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe authenticity of the journal draws from personal experience, including observation, reflection, and analysis.
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| 20.0 pts
The authenticity of the journal is apparent, throughout; it explores personal experiences and includes insightful observations, reflections, and analyses.
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17.0 pts
The authenticity of the journal is apparent; it draws from personal experience at an acceptable level, and it includes sufficient observation, reflection, and analysis.
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15.0 pts
The authenticity of the journal is rarely apparent; it draws from personal experience at an elementary level, it includes some efforts at observation, reflection, and analysis.
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13.0 pts
The authenticity of the journal is not apparent; it struggles to draws from personal experience and it includes at only a basic level some efforts at observation, reflection, and/or analysis.
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11.0 pts
The journal does not draw from personal experience; it does not include any observation, reflection, and/or analysis.
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0.0 pts
No submission
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20.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting mechanics: Punctuation, spelling, and grammar are appropriate for college level work.
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| 20.0 pts
The work demonstrates writing mechanics: the spelling, grammar and punctuation are always correct and demonstrate command of college level skills in writing.
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17.0 pts
The work demonstrates writing mechanics: the spelling, grammar and punctuation are consistently correct and appropriate for college level work.
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15.0 pts
The work demonstrates writing mechanics: the spelling, grammar and punctuation are mostly correct but minimally acceptable for college level work.
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13.0 pts
The work overall demonstrates minimally acceptable writing mechanics: the spelling, grammar and punctuation are sometimes correct but below standards for college level work.
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11.0 pts
The work demonstrates poor writing mechanics: the spelling, grammar and punctuation are NOT acceptable for college level work.
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0.0 pts
No submission
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20.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe work demonstrates an appropriate level of skill with syntax and sentence structure to bring clarity and conciseness to the journal.
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| 20.0 pts
The writing quality demonstrates excellent use of syntax and sentence structure to bring all the necessary clarity and conciseness to the journal.
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17.0 pts
The writing quality demonstrates adequate skills at using syntax and sentence structure to bring an acceptable level of clarity and conciseness to the journal.
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15.0 pts
The writing quality demonstrates basic skills at using syntax and sentence structure to bring some clarity and conciseness to the journal.
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13.0 pts
The writing quality demonstrates minimally acceptable use of syntax and sentence structure to bring marginal clarity and conciseness to the journal.
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11.0 pts
The writing quality does not show appropriate use of syntax and/or sentence structure to bring ANY clarity and conciseness to the journal.
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0.0 pts
No submission
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20.0 pts
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Total Points: 100.0
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