Scale                             Comments

0-3

  ____ No response

  ____ Response off topic

 ____ Your response is too brief, more time must be invested

4-5

_____I am not certain that you've read the entire assignment.  

____ Your ideas are presented  in a  random, difficult-to-follow  manner  

_____You see few "connections and make no "discoveries"  
 

6-7

_____It is obvious that you have read the entire assignment.  

_____You have met the basic journal requirements; effort is evident.

_____You have discussed the main issues in this selection.  

_____You include references to specific details in the  assignment.

_____Your ideas are logically presented.  

_____You've "connected" this assignment with other readings,                          
            discussions, ideas, etc.    

8 - 10

_____You have read the assignment with insight and understanding.  

_____Your response goes well beyond basic requirements..  

_____Your examination of the writer's ideas is thoughtful and
             thorough.  
_____You've synthesized specifics into an original response.

_____Your ideas are clearly and forcefully presented.

_____Your "discoveries" reveal a higher understanding of this material.