hist405 journal entry

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Required Resources

Read/review the following resources for this activity:

  • Textbook: OPENSTAX -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. USE INFO FROM THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT (FROM LAST WEEK) AMERICA AND TERRORISM IN THE 21ST CENTURY (THIS WEEK)
  • 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.

Course Outcomes (CO): 7

Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Saturday

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
5.0 pts

Meets length requirement

 0.0 pts

Does not meet length requirement

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePlanning
40.0 pts

Clearly articulates several connections between planning and success in the course with several clear examples and support.

 34.0 pts

Articulates some connections between planning and success in the course with clear examples and support.

 30.0 pts

Articulates some connections between planning and success in the course, but examination could be refined and more in depth.

 24.0 pts

Presents unclear connection between planning and success in the course and conducts.

 0.0 pts

Does not present a connection between planning and success in the course.

40.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCareer
20.0 pts

Clearly articulates a thoughtful connection of the course to one’s career.

 15.0 pts

Articulates a loose connection of the course to one’s career but does not provide explanation or detail.

 0.0 pts

Does not articulate a connection of the course to one’s career.

20.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Mechanics & Usage
10.0 pts

The writing is free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that would detract from a clear reading of the paper.

 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.

 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.

 6.0 pts

The writing contains several errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impede a clear reading of the paper.

 0.0 pts

No effort

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity & Flow
10.0 pts

The writing contains strong word choice that clarifies ideas and masterful sentence variety aids with the flow of ideas.

 8.5 pts

The writing contains varied word choice and sentence structures that clarify ideas and aid with the flow of ideas.

 7.5 pts

The writing contains word choice and sentence structures that can be revised for better clarification of ideas and flow of ideas.

 6.0 pts

The writing contains wording and sentence structures that are awkward and/or unclear, impeding the clarity and flow of ideas.

 0.0 pts

No effort