Many weeks in our ENG 4010 class require you to write a journal. Think of these journals as your opportunity to show off how well you know the course material. Demonstrate that you have engaged with the textbook readings, thought about the ideas presented and how they will impact the way you communicate. These journals are alternatives to quizzes; writing and self-reflection about these readings are a more appropriate assessment for this course. I look forward to your reflections on the text!

Work to include specific textual examples from the text which are worth 15% of this assignments final grade.

Here is some guidance for you and a suggested outline for each journal:

Paragraph 1: Introductory paragraph. List the three major concepts from the chapters you plan to discuss in the body paragraphs of this journal. (You need at least one major concept from each chapter assigned; if we read only two chapters, select two concepts from one chapter).

Paragraph 2: Discuss the first major concept you selected. Share the name of the concept and the chapter of the book it appeared in. Provide a brief summary of the concept and how it applies to the way you communicate.

Paragraph 3: Discuss the next major concept you selected. Remember to cover all chapters with the ideas you select. As mentioned above, share the name of the concept and the chapter of the book it appeared in. Provide a brief summary of the concept and how it applies to the way you communicate.

Paragraph 4: Discuss the third major concept selected. Share the name of the concept and the chapter of the book it appeared in. Provide a brief summary of the concept and how it applies to the way you communicate.

Paragraph 5: Reflect on what you consider to be the most important idea presented in the reading for the week and how it will impact how you think about communication or how you communicate now.