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= Why Journal? = Keeping a journal is good for you. If you don't believe me, read Penzu's reasons for journaling. Explore the ideas about journaling at Penzu. As you poke around the site, think about these questions: Go ahead and create an account and add your user name and password to your card. Then, write a journal entry sharing your responses to the questions above. Don't write as if you're answering the questions; instead, use the questions as guides for what to include in your entry. Post your entry here. **
 * How can keeping a journal be good for you?
 * What can you write about in a journal?
 * What are the different types of journals?
 * How does keeping a journal online compare/contrast to keeping one on paper? Which do you think you'd prefer?
 * For the purposes of this assignment, how are we using the journal? For what purpose?
 * About what would you write?
 * What kinds of entries would you make?
 * How might you organize your different entries?

We'll be working as a class (1A and 3A) to brainstorm exact requirements for and to create a rubric for your journal. When we've figured it out, I'll post the specific requirements and the rubric it here.