Overview
Learning Goal: I'm working on a english discussion question and need the explanation and answer to help me learn.
A Double Entry Journal is a reading tool designed to help you write about what you have read. There are two steps for using a double entry journal:
Step 1: Collect direct quotations in the left-hand column. These could be complete sentences, phrases, or words. These sentences, phrases, and words will be copied exactly from the text you are reading. Since these are someone else’s words and ideas, be sure to put “quotation marks” around them and be sure to include a page number so you can find the quote later.
Step 2: Place your response to the direct quotation in the right-hand column. This could be many things. For instance, you could state that you agree (or disagree) and say why. Or you could write down something that the quote makes you think of. For instance, you might note that the quote reminds you of something else you have read or that the quote reminds you of something you have experienced in your own life. In other words, put your own thinking about the quote in the “My Response” column.