Homework: Weekly Journal Entry
The objective of this Homework is to provide you with a private place to think on the page; "thinking on the page" is a phrase used to describe writing as a form of thinking. Some of us process our thoughts out loud as we describe them to others. In an academic environment, you will be asked to record your ideas in writing or "thinking on the page" to show the new knowledge that you've acquired through reading and listening to the resources and completing the homeworks. The journal is not a formal type of writing and only you and your Instructor will see the journal entry.
The journals will be used to develop a personalized academic writing plan that will fit into the Week 6 Personal Success Plan Homework.
Each journal must be at least three paragraphs long, but you are allowed to write as much as you would like. These entries are meant to be free writing, but you should revise before submitting. Your journal entries will be graded on participation and do not have rubrics.
To prepare for writing your Journal entry:
Review the Montante article in the Learning Resources
Review the Academic Writing Expectations Checklist to guide your writing
Review sample journal entries posted in an Announcement.
Instructions:
Think about the material you encountered in the course, and describe one aspect of the classroom resources (Homeworks, Discussions, or assigned readings) that surprised you. Make sure to describe why the material interested you as a thinker.
Set a timer (on the stove, a clock or on your phone) and write for ten minutes without stopping. The prompts will remain the same each week, but you will reflect about a different aspect of each week's resources.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.