Journal Entry

Criteria

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Structure Ideas (x2)

All or almost all of the entries have a connection to structure.

Most entries have a connection to structure.

Few entries have a connection to structure.

None of the entries have a connection to structure.

Topics (x2)

Journal entry addresses all questions and ideas in the writing prompt in a reflective manner.

Journal entry addresses most questions and ideas in the writing prompt in a reflective manner.

Journal entry addresses some of the questions and ideas in the writing prompt, but may not be reflective.

Very few questions and ideas from the writing prompt are addressed, and the journal is not reflective in nature.

Format

The proper format has been followed for all of the entries. It is written in paragraph form and is double spaced following MLA or APA format. The paper addresses all talking points and is 2 pages long.

The proper format has been followed for most of the entries.  It is written in paragraph form and is double spaced following MLA or APA format. The paper addresses most talking points and is 1.5-2 pages long.

The proper format has been followed for few of the entries. The paper addresses some talking points and is less than 1.5 pages. long.

The proper format has not been followed for any of the entries. Bullets and single spacing are used. The paper does not address several of the main talking points and is 1 page or less.

Mechanics

All or almost all of my entries use correct spelling and grammar.

Most of my entries use correct spelling and grammar.

Few of my entries use correct spelling and grammar.

None of my entries use correct spelling and grammar.

Completion

All entries are present, in order, and together.

All entries are present, but are either not together or in order.

All entries are not present, but they are together or in order.

All entries are not present, nor are they together or in order.