- We recommend you keep your journal in an 8 x 11 "composition"
notebook, unlined paper.
- Be sure to date all entries as you write them.
- Do not skip pages.
- Prepare Table of Contents.
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What is it?
What and when to write
- You should write on a regular basis (at least
once a week) and as preparation for class discussions.
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Some topics till be assigned -- particularly in
relation to the field trips or alternative research activities.
Field observations should be
clearly labeled with the date, the location, and the focus of the
observation.
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Include your species list in this journal --
including common name, scientific name, location of observation,
date of observation.
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Occasionally, you may want to continue class discussion in the journal.
Be ambitious! Ponder
thoughtfully; then write.
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You may include sketches, photos, interviews,
etc.
Writing style
- We will be concerned with your ability to explain and present your ideas rather than with the formality or technical
precision of your writing.
- Entries should be legible (at minimum)
- Develop your thoughts as fully as possible.
Evaluation
- Entries will be evaluated for their quality of communication.
- If you deal regularly and effectively with the materials for
class in the journal (including the assigned topics), you will
receive a B on the journal. If entries show strong evidence of
grappling with issues, of a quest for understanding, and/or of
effort to develop and support views, you will receive an A on the
journal.
- Journals will be collected and evaluated thrice in the semester.
- Completeness on an ongoing basis
- Quality of presentation
- Depth of observation and insight
- Evidence of reflection on class topics
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