Week82.docx
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
· Textbook: Review chapters as needed
· Review lessons as needed
Instructions
For this activity, reflect on the course content and address the following:
· Identify and elaborate on one or two lessons you have learned from our study of United States history that affect you today in your daily life and/or work.
· Provide advice to the next group of students who will be taking this course.
· How has this course affected you today in your daily life and/or work?
· What should incoming students be aware of regarding this class?
· What strategies did you use that they may find useful?
· What advice can you provide to help them earn an A?
Writing Requirements
· Length: 2-3 pages (not including title page)
· 1-inch margins
· Double spaced
· 12-point Times New Roman font
· Title page
Grading
This activity will be graded based on the W8 Journal Entry Grading Rubric.
Rubric
W8 Journal Entry Grading Rubric - 85 pts
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W8 Journal Entry Grading Rubric - 85 pts
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Criteria
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Ratings
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Pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength
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5.0 pts
Meets length requirement
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0.0 pts
Does not meet length requirement
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5.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePlanning
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40.0 pts
Clearly articulates several connections between planning and success in the course with several clear examples and support.
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34.0 pts
Articulates some connections between planning and success in the course with clear examples and support.
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30.0 pts
Articulates some connections between planning and success in the course, but examination could be refined and more in depth.
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24.0 pts
Presents unclear connection between planning and success in the course and conducts.
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0.0 pts
Does not present a connection between planning and success in the course.
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40.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCareer
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20.0 pts
Clearly articulates a thoughtful connection of the course to one's career.
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15.0 pts
Articulates a loose connection of the course to one's career but does not provide explanation or detail.
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0.0 pts
Does not articulate a connection of the course to one's career.
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20.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Mechanics & Usage
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10.0 pts
The writing is free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that would detract from a clear reading of the paper.
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8.5 pts
The writing contains a few errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, but the errors do not detract from a clear reading of the text.
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7.5 pts
The writing contains some errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that need to be addressed for a clearer reading of the paper.
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6.0 pts
The writing contains several errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impede a clear reading of the paper.
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0.0 pts
No effort
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10.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity & Flow
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10.0 pts
The writing contains strong word choice that clarifies ideas and masterful sentence variety aids with the flow of ideas.
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8.5 pts
The writing contains varied word choice and sentence structures that clarify ideas and aid with the flow of ideas.
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7.5 pts
The writing contains word choice and sentence structures that can be revised for better clarification of ideas and flow of ideas.
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6.0 pts
The writing contains wording and sentence structures that are awkward and/or unclear, impeding the clarity and flow of ideas.
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0.0 pts
No effort
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10.0 pts
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Total Points: 85.0
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