25 ptsExemplary – The journal entry abides by the format guidelines. The use of Standard English grammar, mechanics and MLA formatting is nearly flawless and contributes to the exceptional readability and clarity of the critical thinking reflection.

23 ptsAccomplished – The journal entry abides by the format guidelines. Grammar and formatting mistakes do not significantly interfere with the readability or clarity of the critical thinking reflection.

19 ptsDeveloping – The journal entry deviates somewhat from the format guidelines and/or grammar errors detract from the readability and the clarity of the critical thinking journal.

13 ptsBeginning – The journal entry has no discernible organizational structure and/or grammar and formatting errors are present throughout. It is difficult to read and to understand the critical thinking reflection.

25 ptsExemplary – The ideas are logically connected and flow well. The journal entry contains thorough and thoughtful conclusions that have emerged from analysis and evaluations.

23 ptsAccomplished – Most of the ideas are logically connected. The journal entry contains reasonable conclusions that have emerged from analysis and evaluation.

19 ptsDeveloping – Not all of the ideas are connected logically. The journal entry contains conclusions but further analysis may be needed.

13 ptsBeginning – There is little evidence that the student used analysis and evaluation to arrive at the conclusions.

25 ptsExemplary – The journal entry illuminates the topic by providing more than one specific example or an especially insightful example that relates personal experience to understanding the journal question or prompt. The use of in-text citations from the course textbook provide relevant support for the conclusions drawn.

23 ptsAccomplished – The journal entry illuminates the topic by including at least one specific example that relates personal experience to understanding the journal question or prompt. An in-text citation from the course textbook is used to support the conclusions drawn.

19 ptsDeveloping – Some information provided addresses the topic and displays and attempts to relate a personal experience to understanding the journal question or prompt. The textbook is cited within the journal.

13 ptsBeginning – Information provided neither relates to the topic nor displays understanding that related experience should be provided. There is no in-text citation from the course textbook.

25 ptsExemplary – The journal entry is exceptional at focusing on the most important, information, ideas and concepts of the issue under discussion.

23 ptsAccomplished – The journal entry focuses on import ant, information, ideas and concepts of the issue under discussion.

19 ptsDeveloping – The journal entry focuses on some important, information, ideas and concepts of the issue under discussion.

13 ptsBeginning – The journal entry does not focus on important, information, ideas and concepts of the issue under discussion.