Human Services

HSE 101 Journal Rubric Journal assignments are private between student and instructor. Your journal assignments should directly address the topics and questions listed in the assignment. Approach these activities as (a) an opportunity to reflect upon and apply what you learn each week based on the assigned readings, discussions, and activities, and (b) an opportunity to share your knowledge and expertise based on your educational and professional experiences in the past. As a successful professional, you will need good reflective and writing skills. Journal activities offer you the opportunity to further develop these skills. Each journal activity is graded separately. For your journal post, you must:

 Compose a journal assignment of at least two paragraphs

 In Module One, complete the journal assignment by Sunday 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

 In Modules Two, Three, and Six, complete the journal assignment by Sunday 11:59 p.m. of your local time zone.

 Support your response with course materials from the current module (and previous modules, when appropriate).

 Include personal reflection that demonstrates a connection between real life, learning, and readings

Grading guidelines: Submit assignment as a Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Your journal assignments must follow APA formatting guidelines. For formatting information click here to access the Shapiro Library’s APA Citation Guide.

Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Comprehension

Develop sa journal assignment with an organized, clear point of view or idea using rich and significant detail; supports ideas with direct references to course materials

Develops a journal assignment with a point of view or idea using adequateorganization and detail; supports ideas by referencing course materials

Develops a journal assignment, but the assignment includes gaps in organization and detail; ideas are vaguely supported by course materials

Does not develop a journal assignment with an organized point of view or idea; does not support ideas with explanation or reference to course materials

40

Personal Reflection Assignment contains personal reflections and specific examples that connect between real life, learning, and reading

Assignment contains personal reflections that include evidence of connecting between real life, learning, and reading

Assignment contains little evidence of personal reflections; connections between real life, learning, and reading are vague

Assignment does not contain evidence of personal reflections or connections between real life, learning, and reading

30

Writing (Mechanics)

Postis easily understood, clear, and concise,usingproper citation methods where applicable with no errorsin citationsand no major errors related to grammar, spelling, or syntax

Post is easily understood,usingproper citation methods where applicable with few errorsin citationsand some minor errors related to grammar, spelling, or syntax

Post is understandable but includesa number of errorsin citationsand many errors related to grammar, spelling, or syntax

Post is illegible due to severity of errors related to grammar, spelling, and syntax, and no citations are included

20

Timeliness Submits initial post on time Submits initial post one day late Submits initial post two or more days late

10

Earned Total 100%