Overview
I will ask you to write 12 journal entries during our course. Usually, I will dedicate time “in class” for this writing; other times, I’ll ask you to write them as “homework.”
Each entry will feature a prompt asking you to describe, analyze, and generally reflect on course content (readings, lectures, discussions) for that day’s meeting.
- Your entries should be at least and written in an academic-conversational tone. We’ll figure out exactly what that means in the course, but generally, this is informal writing, but it’s not stream-of-conscious. Grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure matter. Organization is less important; this is a place to feel things out and play around with ideas. Don’t worry about being right, but try to think things through. Think about the way you might converse with a family friend: relaxed and comfortable, with a bit of humor appreciated (though not necessary), but also coherent and interested. Remember, this is for you and your instructor, so the demands may be a bit higher than if you were writing solely for yourself.