iRubric: Class Participation: Journal rubric

Journal entries have not been written or have obviously been written with little or no preparation or familiarity with the reading. (i.e. assignments have obviously been written 5 minutes before class).

Journal entries are often missing. Journal entries that are attempted show little attempt at synthesis and little knowledge of the material being covered.

Journal entries are typically completed, but may fail to provide a sufficient summary of the readings; key information may be missing or incorrect. The primary source's thesis may have been incorrectly identified. If questions for class discussion are provided, they are limited to factual information, with little or no attempt at analysis provided.

Journal entries are typically completed, provide a sufficient summary of the readings, including the correct identification of a thesis, with some additional information provided. Student begins an analysis of the material, but the analysis may be incomplete or provide insufficent evidence to support such analysis. Questions for class are consistently provided, but are not fully expressed.

Journal entries are almost always completed and show proof of a critical and insightful reading of material. Student is able to provide an insightful summary and analysis of material. Questions for class are fully realized, thoughtful and pursue large themes.