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Criteria |
Description |
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Permanence |
· Journal is written in a composition notebook.
· All notes, labs, and in-class writing assignments are neatly stapled or taped into journal on a page that corresponds with the date of the work. |
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Legibility |
· Handwriting is easy to read, and data are recorded in ink.
· Journal entries include enough blank space that additional notes may be added. |
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Format |
· Each entry begins with the date and textbook title for the activity.
· Journal is written chronologically.
· Each new activity starts at the top of a new page.
· You have boxed questions, so that you may ask them later. |
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Deadlines |
· All assignments were completed on time. |
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Observations |
· Journal entries are neat records, with data and observations clearly recorded at the time of experimentation.
· Data tables, units of measurement, and drawings are frequently used to clarify records. |
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Accuracy and Communication |
· Observations are descriptive and to the point.
· Drawings are included wherever appropriate.
· Anyone who reads this journal could tell the difference between the author’s actual observations and his or her ideas and speculations about what was observed.
· Notes are written clearly and organized so the author will still be able to understand them weeks or even months later.
· Answers to questions and essays are all written in the author’s own words, in complete sentences, and are well reasoned.
· Accurate information is given, specific evidence is used to support responses at least 3/4 of the time, and the sources of the evidence are cited where appropriate. |
The rubric used to grade your journal will be similar to this:
Journal Rubric Date:
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Criteria |
Score (5 meets all criteria) |
Comments |
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Permanence and Legibility |
1 to 5 points |
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Format |
1 to 5 points |
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Deadlines |
1 to 5 points |
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Observations, Accuracy and Communication |
1 to 5 points |
Total Score: 20 points Maximum