| Criteria | Exceeds Expectations | Meets Expectations | Needs Improvement | Inadequate | Total Points | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journal Entry Focus and Content | The entire entry is clear, focused and responds to the entire prompt. It contains self-reflection and content that integrates course topics. 60 points  | 
      
        Most of the entry addresses the prompt. It is clear and focused. There is mention of course topics and self-reflection without integration or clear connection. 53 points  | 
        Some of the entry is focused on the prompt. It is vague and rambling without self-reflection and/or course content. 47 points  | 
        The entry is not focused and does not address the prompt. 41 points  | 
        60 | 
| Organization | The entry is organized in a meaningful manner that flows well and is clear to the reader. 15 points  | 
        Most of the entry is organized in a meaningful manner. The writing is mostly clear. 13 points  | 
        Some of the entry is organized in a meaningful manner. The writing is vague, lacks clarity and purpose. 11 points  | 
      
        The entry is scattered and disorganized. 10 points  | 
        15 | 
| Clarity and Style (Spelling, Grammar, and Punctuation) | The entry has very few grammar or spelling errors but they don’t impact readability. 15 points  | 
        The entry has a few spelling and/or grammar issues that slightly impact readability. 13 points  | 
        The entry has several spelling and/or grammar issues that somewhat impact readability. 11 points  | 
        The entry has many spelling and/or grammar issues that greatly impact readability. 10 points  | 
        15 | 
| APA Format | Few to no errors in APA formatting, including margins, spacing, pagination, headings, headers, citations, and references according to the specified citation manual. 10 points  | 
        Few to several errors in APA formatting, including margins, spacing, pagination, headings, headers, citations, and references according to the specified citation manual. 8 points  | 
        Several to many errors in APA formatting, including margins, spacing, pagination, headings, headers, citations, and references according to the specified citation manual. 7 points  | 
        Many errors in APA formatting, including margins, spacing, pagination, headings, headers, citations, and references according to the specified citation manual. 6 points  | 
        10 | 
| Total Points | 100 | ||||