Jornal Reflection in Sociology

read the book page 361-370 . than write a journal reflections
write it easily , teacher does not care grammar and word. use simple word.
1. Show that you are reading and understanding assigned readings from class
2. Demonstrate critical and reflective thinking on sociological topics
3. Engage you in thinking about how sociology relates to your own life

Sociology 101, Fall 2019 JOURNAL REFLECTIONS Due Dates 1. Journal #1: September 16th by 11:59pm 2. Journal #2: September 30th by 11:59pm 3. Journal #3: October 28th by 11:59pm 4. Journal #4: November 20th by 11:59pm Submit all journals on BlackBoard under “Submit Assignments” Description You are required to write FOUR journal reflections throughout the course of the semester, due on the dates listed above. Journals reflect on assigned course readings (i.e. not your opinion, lectures, or PowerPoint slides,). You may reflect on one or multiple readings in each journal, and you may choose the readings. Each journal is worth 6 points, corresponding to 6% of your final grade. Journal reflections are designed to: 1. Show that you are reading and understanding assigned readings from class 2. Demonstrate critical and reflective thinking on sociological topics 3. Engage you in thinking about how sociology relates to your own life Formatting ● Minimum two pages in length ● Double- spaced, 12 pt. font, Times New Roman, 1-inch margins ● Title your reflection ● Top left corner: First Name Last Name Date Sociology 101 Meredith Gamble ● In-text citations and reference page required ● Acceptable documents: Microsoft Word or PDF (please no Pages!) Assessment Assessment is based on six points distributed between three required sections, and formatting: 1. Formatting: Correctly formatted and accurate citations and reference page (1 pt) 2. Summary: Summary of the main sociological arguments/points presented in the reading (2 pts) 3. Reflection: Critical reflection of main arguments and ideas from the reading (2 pts) 4. Sociological Imagination and You: Using your sociological imagination, describe how the ideas/arguments from the reading connect to your own experiences and perspective the “sociological imagination” is applied (1 pt) You must fully respond to each of the three sections (Summary, Reflection, and Sociological Imagination and You). Your reflection should include headings for each of the three sections, and 1-2 paragraphs for each section. You do not need to include a formal introduction or a conclusion paragraph. Whenever you reference a specific idea or quote from a course reading, you must include an in-text citation that looks like this: (Gamble 2006) or (Introduction to Sociology 2013:444). You must provide a full reference for every reading you discuss in a separate reference page at the end of your reflection. Refer to the Citation and Reference Guide on BlackBoard for instructions. 1 Sociology 101, Fall 2019 Grading Rubric Each Journal Reflection is worth 6% of your final grade and is worth 6 points. You can receive half-points. Your grade is calculated using the following criteria: CRITERIA DESCRIPTION MAXIMUM POSSIBLE POINTS 1. Formatting and references Formatting guidelines are followed (such as font size, length, etc.). References are properly cited in-text and included on a separate reference page. You include at least ONE reference from course readings 1 2. Summary You accurately and thoroughly summarize the main sociological arguments/points presented in the reading 2 3. Reflection You critically reflect on the main arguments and ideas from the reading, by comparing and contrasting different readings or sociological perspectives, and/or discussing what the reading reflects in broader society 2 4. Sociological Imagination and You You use a sociological perspective to describe how the reading connects to your own experiences 1 TOTAL 6 2