Description
Journal #2 Instructions
In this course, you will complete a series of History Journal entries, which you will submit twice during the term. Refer to the Assignments and Course Schedule on Syllabus Page 2 for due dates.Journal #2 In this second journal activity, you may write about any topic(s) of your choice, but it is best to use the textbook to study.- For this activity, topics should address content covered in Chapters 9 - 15 in the textbook.
- It is expected that, at a minimum, you are reading the assigned textbook chapters.
- You are encouraged to read collateral historical writings on topics covered in the textbook.
- This activity will consist of 10 separate journal entries; you will have a total of 20 entries by the end of the course.
- Each separate entry should:
- contain a minimum of 120 words.
- consist of a summary, paraphrase, synthesis of material you are reading/studying in this course.
- be written in your own words - do not quote the work of others verbatim.
- discuss the subject matter that you are studying - do not simply agree/disagree.
- Your study involves, first and foremost, learning the nation's past; doing so requires a review of previously published studies, so you are encouraged to conduct research using outside resources, but be sure to draft your journal entries in your own words.
- Direct quotations should not be used; citations are not necessary.
- Do not copy/paste information from any source.
- No citations
- For this activity, topics should address content covered in Chapters 9 - 15 in the textbook.
Grading Criteria for Journals
You will make two separate journal submissions during this course. Each submission will be worth 50 points.- Each submission will consist of 10 separate journal entries.
- Save the file containing your second set of 10 entries in .rtf (rich text format), and name the file Journal #2.
- For clarity and ease, please title your entries as Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, etc.
- Each separate journal entry should be a minimum of 120 words in length.
- Each entry should pertain to United States history prior to 1877.
- Each entry should be written in your own words.
- Submission of only half the required length/number of journals will earn half of the available points.
Note: You will notice that this entry is greater than 120 words in length.- Keep in mind that 120 words is the minimum length.
- There are no "right or wrong" answers, and it is not required that your instructor "agree" with your entry.
- You will be graded on how your entry demonstrates that you have read and thought about the material.
- You are encouraged to use the journal entries as study aids for the exams.