This analytical rubric evaluates logs and journal writing across five criteria: daily entries, use of language, application to real world, concept understanding, and clarity of thought. For each criterion, the rubric provides ratings from 1 to 4, with 4 being the highest, to assess aspects such as regularity of entries, accurate terminology usage, practical application ability, demonstration of concept grasp, and organizational structure.

1. Analytical Rubric for Logs and Journal writing
Area of Product Criteria Rating
daily entries
regular daily entries
entries 90% of the time
entries 80% of the time
entries less than 80% of the time
4
3
2
1
use of
language
consistent, accurate usage of terms
adequate usage of terms
occasional use with few errors
no terms or frequent errors in usage
4
3
2
1
application to the
real world
able to apply learning
usually finds practical application
occasionally relates to real life skills
no practical application
4
3
2
1
concept
understanding
shows understanding of key concepts
usually demonstrates understanding
inadequately demonstrates understanding
poor understanding of concepts
4
3
2
1
clarity of thought
well organized
adequate organization
limited organization
poor organization
4
3
2
1
From: http://www2.gsu.edu/~mstnrhx/457/rubric.htm