PHE 321 Journal Guidelines and
Rubric
Overview: Journals are private between the student and the instructor. They provide the opportunity for you to explore the course material in a safe
environment. They focus on the comprehension of content and provide an opportunity for targeted instructor feedback. These journal assignments will take
place in Modules One, Two, Three, Four, Five, and Eight.
Prompt: Before you begin your journal assignment, make sure you review the relevant module resources. Next, craft a journal assignment that answers the
specific elements outlined in the assignment prompt. In your responses, discuss key concepts related to biology and make connections between biology and the
field of public health.
Rubric
Guidelines for Submission: Submit assignment as a Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins.
Critical Elements Proficient (100%) Needs Improvement (70%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Comprehension Develops a journal assignment that clearly
and accurately addresses the required
content, using appropriate detail
Develops a journal assignment that addresses the
required content, but with gaps in accuracy,
clarity, or detail
Does not develop a journal assignment that
addresses the required content
29
Real-World
Application
Journal assignment addresses applications to
the field of public health
Journal assignment addresses applications to the
field of public health, but with gaps in detail or
accuracy
Journal assignment does not address
applications to the field of public health
29
Critical Thinking Draws informed conclusions that are justified
with relevant evidence
Draws conclusions that are justified with evidence,
but with gaps in logic, support, or relevance of
evidence
Does not draw logical conclusions 29
Writing
(Mechanics)
Assignment is mostly free of errors of
organization and grammar; errors are
marginal and rarely interrupt the flow
Assignment contains errors of organization and
grammar, but errors are limited enough so that
assignment can be understood
Assignment contains errors of organization
and grammar, making the assignment
difficult to understand
13
Total 100%
- PHE 321 Journal Guidelines and Rubric
Rubric