for this assignment you will write an analysis of how you have changed as a result of this course since the first journal entry 1

Journal Entry

Journals are a personal space for private communication between instructor and students. I use journals as a self-reflective tool for learners to post opinions, ideas, and concerns about the class, or discuss and analyze class related materials.

Reflective journaling enhances critical thinking skills and encourages deeper levels of learning. Students benefit from journaling because journaling promotes future learning. Thus, the ability to think deeply about the material and draw connections to what one already knows is the key to reflective learning. Journals are similar to blogs; however, blogs are usually public, and journals are private.

Assignment Instructions:

For this assignment, you will write an analysis of how you have changed as a result of this course SINCE THE FIRST JOURNAL ENTRY.

You will post a minimum 250-word synopsis of your experiences in and reflections on the course. This should be a personal statement about each of the following:

• What is working well in the course?
• What major learning stands out for you? Be specific…cite content from chapters 12, 13, 14, 15 & 16 covered since the last Journal Entry.
• Review the chapter video assignments and address the questions I asked you to contemplate regarding the videos and the major issues addressed in them.
• Describe an “a-ha moment” that you remember in the program and how it affected you.
• What have you learned in the program so far that may be of most use to you as you carry out and complete your degree and future career?
• What suggestions do you have for course improvements?
• Any concerns or issues that you may have regarding your ability to be able to be successful in this course.

Submission Requirements:

• Enter your response directly into the Rich Content Editor box or attach your assignment file as a Microsoft Word or Rich Text Format (RTF) document and click submit.
• Prepare your document using MLA Style formatting, in-text source citations, and Works Cited page listing all sources/resources used in your document submission.

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Grading Rubric:

The Grading Rubric for this assignment is available below.

Attachment(s):

Journal Entry Overview and Instructions (PDF)

Rubric

Reflective Journal Grading Rubric (1)

Reflective Journal Grading Rubric (1)

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent	15.0 to >9.0 pts Proficient Response to assigned topic is thorough and well written; opinions are supported with facts. 9.0 to >1.0 pts Competent Response is thoughtful and fairly well written; most opinions are supported with facts 1.0 to >0 pts Needs Improvement Response consists of unsupported opinions only marginally related to the topic.	15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Thinking	15.0 to >9.0 pts Proficient Critical thinking includes application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. Learner exhibits definite insights into the issues and an ability to apply concepts within the related chapter content. 9.0 to >1.0 pts Competent Learner exhibits some critical thinking and insights into the issues and some ability to apply concepts within the related chapter content. 1.0 to >0 pts Needs Improvement Learner exhibits little critical thinking, insights into the issues and/or concepts within the related chapter content.	15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelopment of Ideas	10.0 to >6.0 pts Proficient Journal information includes well-developed thoughts, ideas, and details which shows evidence of reflection, new ideas, and good grasp of the concepts presented. 6.0 to >1.0 pts Competent Journal information shows some evidence of reflection, but not thoughts are not well-developed; few new ideas introduced but reflects a grasp of the concepts presented. 1.0 to >0 pts Needs Improvement Journal information shows very little thought or detail; shows little evidence of reflection or grasp of the concepts presented; no new ideas introduced.	10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics	5.0 to >3.0 pts Proficient Strong writing style with clear ability to express thoughts and point of view; excellent grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, etc. 3.0 to >1.0 pts Competent Writing style conveys meaning adequately; some grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, etc. errors 1.0 to >0 pts Needs Improvement Learner needs to work on expressing ideas, feelings or descriptions clearly; and needs refresher regarding grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, etc.	5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeModern Language Association (MLA) Formatting	5.0 to >1.0 pts Proficient Document uses appropriate MLA Style formatting; appropriately cites resources used to justify claims and statements; works cited list is included and formatted appropriately. 1.0 to >0 pts Needs Improvement Document does not appropriately use MLA Style formatting; does not appropriately cites resources used to justify claims and statements; works cited list is not included and/or not formatted appropriately.	5.0 pts
Total Points: 50.0

my first journal:The pace is going well for me in this class. a major learning that interests me is definitely learning about entrepreneurship, I’ve always wanted to work in the business industry and actually run the business myself. The small tests and assignments we have in regards to entrepreneurship is a major learning that stands out. such as the assignment that was due at the same time as this assignment. I enjoyed taking the test and reading my results. A a-ha moment I would say for me in this course is stressing about the assignments because I look at them and freak out thinking they’re very difficult. I just usually have to calm myself down and reread it and do the assignment as it states on how to do it. I’ve learned a lot in this course so far. I’ve learned something that’s held to me till today and I still think about it, is being a business owner and entrepreneur means taking risks, you must be able to take the risk and go with your gut, because starting a business takes a lot. Some suggestions I have for course improvement is maybe giving an example on how you want your assignments done, other than that I think we are at a good pace and the instructions are very thorough. my only concern that I have regarding my ability to be successful in this course is overwhelming myself and believing the assignments are too hard. I really need to get on myself with not procrastinating.