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Reflective Field (Natural History) Journals 
A rubric for assessing the quality and content of field journals written by students in a field-based ecology course
Rubric Code: FXW8B82
By cernst
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Subject: Biology  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate, Graduate

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Observations and metadata

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Recorded observations are incomplete – more than one field laboratory is missing from the notes. Relevant metadata is incomplete or missing most of the time.
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There is a complete series of observations from all field laboratories. Relevant metadata, including time, date, precise location, weather, prevailing conditions, environment/habitat, is included most of the time.
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There is a complete series of observations from all field laboratories and several other outdoor trips/experiences. All relevant metadata is included: time, date, precise location, prevailing conditions, environment/habitat, and others.
Depth of observations

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There is little evidence that observations were done carefully and details are rarely included. Personal biases or preconceptions are clearly evident throughout.
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Observations are carefully done and detailed most of the time. Biases/preconceptions are rarely evident in the notes; records are objective most of the time.
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Observations are recorded very carefully and thoroughly, with a consistent eye for detail. Observations are objective, with no evidence of bias or preconceptions
Breadth of observations

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Observations are restricted to only a few types of organisms, habitats, temporal scales or spatial scales. Personal preferences/biases are clearly evident.
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Observations were made on a good range of organisms, habitats, temporal scales and spatial scales. Personal preferences/biases are evident some of the time.
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Observations were made on a very wide range of different organisms, habitats, temporal scales and spatial scales. Personal preferences/biases are not evident.
Reflections on observations

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There is no evidence that the student has attempted to think about the broader context of the observations – the journal consists only of lists of facts.
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There is evidence that the student has tried to think about the broader context, significance and relevance of their observations. The student sometimes drawn on other knowledge and experiences to make meaningful connections and reasonable interpretations.
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There is evidence throughout that the student has thought carefully about the broader context, significance and relevance of their observations. The student has drawn on other knowledge and experiences to make meaningful connections and reasonable interpretations
Reflections on learning

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There is no evidence that the student has reflected on their own growth or learning.
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There is some evidence that the student has reflected on their growth as a “student of nature”, with commentary on their skill development, personal insights gained, changes of perspective, learning and learning methods.
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There is evidence throughout that the student has reflected on their growth as a “student of nature” in a meaningful way, with thoughtful commentary on their skill development, personal insights gained, changes of perspective, learning and learning methods.




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