My aim is to put down on paper what I see and what I feel in the best and simplest way.- Ernest Hemingway

All students will be required to keep a chemistry journal. 

It should be a bound composition book as shown above.

Required Entries in Journal:

Date: Enter the day's date in will be on the board

Daily Objectives: These are our work goals. If we do not finish them in class, use this list to direct your homework and study.

Key Vocabulary: A few key words defined for you. Write down both the word and the definition and any notes to help you understand them.

Journal Prompt: Usually a review numerical problem to get the brain shifted into thinking about Chemistry. Sometimes a brain teaser, or I may just want to hear your opinion.

Format:

Start each day at the top of a new page.

Use front and back of the sheets. (You'll have plenty of room)

Any extra space on a page can be used for writing questions that you may have.

It can also serve as a place to record raw lab data like masses, temperature etc.

Make sure your entries are legible.

Due: Every Friday. (Approximately every 5 class days)

Grading:

Grading will be based on completeness, neatness and effort.

To get points, you must attempt to answer the question. If you leave it blank or write " I don't know" you will lose points. No points will be taken off for an incorrect answer though.

Sample

Miscellaneous:

Bring your journal every day. If you forget it you must copy the day's entry from a friend.

You do not have to write out the question, but if not, you must answer in complete sentences.

If you are absent. Simply put the date and the word absent. You will receive full credit.

Write your name legibly on the front cover! You may recognize your journal, but it will probably take me a while to do so.