Journals, Diaries, Logs, Reflections
Requirements
The Assignment:
You may be asked to keep a log, diary, or journal. Read the assignment for the exact requirements.
The Entry:
Most entries always include:
- Heading
- Content
- Source
- Quote
- Reflection/Evidence
- Learning: I learned that...
- Connection: This reminds me of...... because...
- Opinion: I think....because...
- Question: I still wonder... because...
- Check assignment for other requirements
Sample
Assignment from: Election Project Which candidates platform supports my choice?
This is what I need to include:
- Heading
- Name Shee
- Class W8
- Date 10/15
- Topic Energy
- Content
- Source 1: McCain: http://www.johnmccain.com/Informing/Issues/17671aa4-2fe8-4008-859f-0ef1468e96f4.htm
- I learned that McCain wants to lift restrictions on drilling for oil and gas on the continental self of our coasts. He will give a $5000 tax credit if I buy a zero-emission car. He will encourage the development of more fuel-efficient cars. He wants alternative energy, including 45 new nuclear power plants.
- I like the tax credit, encouraging fuel-efficient cars and alternative energy.
- I do not like nuclear energy.
- Source 2: Obama: http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/newenergy
- I learned that Obama will implement a $7,000 tax credit for buying an advanced car. He will encourage current oil/gas production on land (Alaska, Bakkan Formation, Barnett Shale formation), develop clean coal technology and green jobs. Invest in the private efforts to develop clearn energy.
- I like the tax credit, investing in clean energy and green jobs.
- I need more information on the types of energy (probably in videos I haven't watched yet).
Your Turn
Use the following template to write your own entry. Check your assignment for further requirements.