nursing journal
Assignment 2: Journal: Observe, Process, Reflect
The objective of the Journal Assignment is to provide you with a private place to “think on the page,” a phrase used to describe writing as a form of thinking. Some of us process our thoughts out loud as we describe them to others. In an academic environment, you will be asked to record your ideas in writing, or “think on the page,” to show the new knowledge that you’ve acquired through reading and listening to the resources and completing the assignments. The journal is not a formal type of writing, and only you and your Instructor will see the journal entry. These entries are meant to be free writing but should be revised before submitting.
As you write, think about the audience to whom you are writing, and the difference between personal writing and scholarly writing. Your journal writing falls into the category of personal writing, and should be approached in that way. Think of the journal as an academic reflection space.
To prepare
- Review the Week 1 Assignment 2 Rubric provided in the Course Information area.
- Review the Syllabus, provided in course. Review material concerning health histories and physical examinations.
- Think about the feelings you have had as you have prepared to take this course—which may initially seem like a refresher course for most of you.
- What are your strengths concerning collecting health histories and performing physical examinations?
- Describe what you expect to learn in this assessment course.
- Set a timer (on the stove, a clock, or on your phone) and write for 10 minutes without stopping.
- You may find it helpful to use the following format as a guide for your Journal writing:
- Observe. Describe the week’s content and resources to a person who has not seen/heard or observed it.
- Process. Answer the question: What does this content/topic mean?
- Reflect. Answer the question: What is the value in understanding this?
Post by Day 7 a 150-word Journal entry about one aspect of the classroom resources (Assignments, Discussions, or assigned readings) that surprised you. Make sure to describe why the material interested you as a thinker. You can also include your thoughts about returning to school, including your excitement, anxieties, and concerns
