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 weaknesses in your own interpersonal skills This journal entry is part 1 of 2 asking you to reflect and assess an interpersonal communication behavior that you wish to improve. For this entry: • Describe an area of interpersonal communication that you view as a personal weakness. • Describe what the behavior is and how and/or why it is a weakness. • Use the text to gather additional information about the behavior and summarize your research (i.e. what does the research say about this particular area of interpersonal communication?). Try to connect to 2 to 3 specific concepts from the textbook (for example, you might look at particular elements of listening skills, non-verbal communication, decoding meaning, etc.) • Discuss 3 - 5 specific action steps you can take to address this behavior (i.e. provide bullets explaining how you are going to work on becoming more aware/sensitive to the behavior, how you will try to address it / alter your behavior, and the positive implications of making these changes). Rubric Interpersonal Journal Rubric 2/4 2021 (1) Interpersonal Journal Rubric 2/4 2021 (1) 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