Week 8(2)
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
W8 Journal Entry Grading Rubric – 85 pts
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength
5.0pts
Meets length requirement
0.0pts
Does not meet length requirement
5.0pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePlanning
40.0pts
Clearly articulates several connections between planning and success in the course with several clear examples and support.
34.0pts
Articulates some connections between planning and success in the course with clear examples and support.
30.0pts
Articulates some connections between planning and success in the course, but examination could be refined and more in depth.
24.0pts
Presents unclear connection between planning and success in the course and conducts.
0.0pts
Does not present a connection between planning and success in the course.
40.0pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCareer
20.0pts
Clearly articulates a thoughtful connection of the course to one’s career.
15.0pts
Articulates a loose connection of the course to one’s career but does not provide explanation or detail.
0.0pts
Does not articulate a connection of the course to one’s career.
20.0pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Mechanics & Usage
10.0pts
The writing is free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that would detract from a clear reading of the paper.
8.5pts
The writing contains a few errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, but the errors do not detract from a clear reading of the text.
7.5pts
The writing contains some errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that need to be addressed for a clearer reading of the paper.
6.0pts
The writing contains several errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impede a clear reading of the paper.
0.0pts
No effort
10.0pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity & Flow
10.0pts
The writing contains strong word choice that clarifies ideas and masterful sentence variety aids with the flow of ideas.
8.5pts
The writing contains varied word choice and sentence structures that clarify ideas and aid with the flow of ideas.
7.5pts
The writing contains word choice and sentence structures that can be revised for better clarification of ideas and flow of ideas.
6.0pts
The writing contains wording and sentence structures that are awkward and/or unclear, impeding the clarity and flow of ideas.
0.0pts
No effort
10.0pts
Total Points:85.0
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