Regular basis

Many purposes

Record data, notes, progress reflection, question responses

Permanent record of work

Reference

Complete journals = value

Spiral notebook

Graph paper

1. Recording Data

Accurate data

Neat, organized, accurate observations

Use a pen

Diary form

Entry date

Brief, but to the point data

More than a single word

Drawings = data too

Simple

Use a hard pencil

Labels are clear

Record numerical data in form of a table

Include units: degrees, kg, m, lbs., seconds, etc.

Put in journal

This journal is your book not someone else’s. So keep it neat as possible.

Lab work will be done in groups. You will be a member of this group and your data must be written in your book. Identify others data by a different color code.

2. Responding to Questions

Record activity title and date of answers.

Number each response.

Record the question if it helps you learn.

Indicate the kind of respond: individual or by a group.

Write your answers in complete sentences.

3. Taking Notes

Always begin with the date

Source of information

Change lines for each new idea

Group related ideas under broad headings to remember how they are connected.

Write down enough words about the idea so you can later understand what the notes mean.

Take notes at all times during discussions, seminar / lecture notes, and even your readings. This may help you absorb the material better.

Use information in your journal to prepare for class and tests / quizzes.

Use the journal to complete assessment activities.

4. Keeping Track of Your Questions

Jot down questions as you read or anything that you may be confused about in your journal. This helps you remember at a later date what you need to find out.

Sometimes this technique will help you answer your own questions.

5. Keeping Track of Your Responsibilities

Put your classwork and homework assignments that you will copy from " The Wizard " in the journal.

Declare when the assignment is due and if you have accomplished it.

6. Using Your Journal during Assessment