Q Directions: 1. Journal Entries should be around 2 double-spaced pages (please do NOT include multiple heading lines, (i.e. using ¼ of the page to list the class, your name, the date, the journal entry title, etc.) 2. Journal entries should follow standard paper guidelines, including the use of paragraphs, proper grammar, correct sentence structure, etc. 3. Please carefully proofread your responses. 4. Use APA citations as appropriate Identifying and Defining Relationships: This entry is part 1 of 2 entries asking you to reflect and assess a current relationship in your life. Relationships go through stages, some last a very long time while others are much briefer. Choose a relationship that is important to you, this could be a past relationship or a new relationship, but you should be in current contact with the other person. For this entry: • Provide the background for the relationship you are focusing on for this assignment. • Explain how you define a “relationship”, citing specifically from the approaches in the text (Chapter 2, p. 27, “What is a relationship?”) • Identify challenges or complications in the relationship you’ve selected for this assignment. • Explain how you’d like this relationship to change/improve in the future (within the next six months to a year) • Discuss 3 – 5 specific action steps to take in order to achieve the goals you’ve established for this relationship. Note, these should not be JUST action-oriented (such as “I will call my Mom twice a week), you should include action steps that explore relational messaging (p. 36). Please make sure that the action steps clearly connect to the challenges, complications, and/or goals you’ve discussed previously in the paper. Rubric Interpersonal Journal Rubric 1/4 2021 Interpersonal Journal Rubric 1/4 2021 Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence of thought/self-reflection The journal entry clearly shows that the student put time and effort into thinking about the writing prompt, reflecting on themselves, and responding appropriately. 3 pts A+ A range work is excellent work that indicates the student put significant effort into the assignment and clearly connected to the course concepts and readings. 2.85 pts A 2.73 pts A- 2.67 pts B+ B Range work is strong and indicates that the author put time and effort into the writing prompt. There are some minor areas for improvement and/or stronger connections are needed to the prompt, or course concepts/readings. 2.55 pts B 2.43 pts B- 2.37 pts C+ C range work shows some self-reflection and thought but a greater level of detail and discussion is warranted, and/or connections to the writing prompt or course concepts/readings are not evident or used improperly. 2.25 pts C 2.13 pts C- 0 pts No Marks 3 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTechnical Definitions / Connection to Course Content The journal entry clearly identified which of the four definitions of relationships from the text (p. 27) the author preferred and provided a rationale for that choice. 3 pts A+ A Range Work is excellent work that indicates the student put significant effort into the assignment and clearly connected to course concepts and/or readings. 2.85 pts A A Range Work is excellent work that indicates the student put significant effort into the assignment and clearly connected to course concepts and/or readings. 2.73 pts A- 2.67 pts B+ B Range work is strong and indicates that the author put time and effort into the writing prompt. There are some minor areas for improvement and/or stronger connections are needed to the prompt, or course concepts/readings. 2.55 pts B 2.43 pts B- 2.37 pts C+ C range work shows some self-reflection and thought but a greater level of detail and discussion is warranted, and/or connections to the writing prompt or course concepts/readings are not evident or used improperly. 2.25 pts C 2.13 pts C- 0 pts No Marks 3 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Prompt Completion The journal entry fully addresses the varied components of the writing prompt, all requirements of the prompt are evident. 2 pts A+ A Range Work is excellent work that indicates the student put significant effort into the assignment and clearly connected to course concepts and/or readings. 1.9 pts A 1.82 pts A- 1.78 pts B+ B Range work is strong and indicates that the author put time and effort into the writing prompt. There are some minor areas for improvement and/or stronger connections are needed to the prompt, or course concepts/readings. 1.7 pts B 1.62 pts B- 1.58 pts C+ C range work shows some self-reflection and thought but a greater level of detail and discussion is warranted, and/or connections to the writing prompt or course concepts/readings are not evident or used improperly. 1.5 pts C 1.42 pts C- 0 pts No Marks 2 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics The journal entry is free of typos, misspellings, grammatical errors, and/or other structural problems. Highlighted areas typically indicate writing mechanics issues. 2 pts A+ A Range Work is excellent work. The journal entry is free of typos, misspellings, grammatical errors, and/or other structural problems. 1.9 pts A 1.82 pts A- 1.78 pts B+ B Range work is strong. The journal entry contains more than three typos, misspellings, grammatical errors, etc., and additional editing is needed. 1.7 pts B 1.62 pts B- 1.58 pts C+ C range work needs improvement. The journal entry contains numerous technical, structural, and/or grammatical mistakes and needs significant proofreading and editing. 1.5 pts C 1.42 pts C- 0 pts No Marks 2 pts Total Points: 10