Analytical Rubric for Logs and Journal writingArea of Product Criteria Rating

daily entries

regular daily entries

entries 90% of the time

entries 80% of the time

entries less than 80% of the time

4

3

2

1

use of

language

consistent, accurate usage of terms

adequate usage of terms

occasional use with few errors

no terms or frequent errors in usage

4

3

2

1

application to the real world

able to apply learning

usually finds practical application

occasionally relates to real life skills

no practical application

4

3

2

1

concept understanding

shows understanding of key concepts

usually demonstrates understanding

inadequately demonstrates understanding

poor understanding of concepts

4

3

2

1

clarity of thought

well organized

adequate organization

limited organization

poor organization

4

3

2

1

From: http://www2.gsu.edu/~mstnrhx/457/rubric.htm