writing journals

MKTG-6018 Rubric for Journal Writing Task Description:

Criteria w

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t Exemplary Yes (4-5)

Accomplished Yes, but (2-3)

Developing No, but (1)

Beginning No (0)

Retelling of Experience

20%

 Detailed explanation of experience

 Specific descriptors of observations during experience

 Writing is highly organized with logical sequence

 Clear explanation of experience

 Objective observation of experience

 Organization is clear and easy to follow

 Somewhat clear explanation of experience

 Somewhat objective observation of experience

 Minimal organization

 Vague explanation of experience

 Non-objective observation of experience

 No organization evident; confusing

Reflections/ Personal Response

20%

 Reflects well on own work

 Provides many examples

 Reflects on own work  Provides examples

 Some reflection on own work

 Provides few examples

 Little reflection on own work

 Provides very few or no examples

Relevance to Course Concepts or Personal Experience

20%

 Student listens well in different contexts; relates observations to classroom concepts and/or personal experiences

 Student ; relates some observations to classroom concepts and/or personal experiences

 Makes minimal reference to what is said in class or to personal experience

 Makes no reference to what is heard in class or personal experiences

Analysis of Experience

20%

 Makes many inferences  Comprehends deeper

meanings  High level of critical

thinking expressed

 Makes inferences most of the time

 Usually comprehends deeper meanings

 Some critical thinking expressed

 Some inferences are made

 Comprehends surface level meaning

 Minimal critical thinking expressed

 Few or no inferences are made

 No comprehension or reflection on assignment

 Little or no evidence of critical thinking

Effort on Assignment

20%  Obvious, detailed effort

on assignment  Neat, legible handwriting

 Acceptable effort on all parts of the assignment

 Legible handwriting

 Some effort on assignment

 Readable handwriting

 Little or no effort on assignment

 Illegible handwriting

Assignment Score __________/25____ + Holistic score __________/10____ = Final Score