23 Strategy: Double-Entry Journal
This form of journaling is especially helpful for research, writing, preparing for discussion, or debate. It is usually done on a piece of notebook paper. To give you a visual, it looks like the following:
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Specific Textual References
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Your perspective
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Use this left column for specific places in the text: direct quotes—with citations—paraphrases, or even summaries.
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Use the right-hand column for your own response and perspective. This right side could also be used for restating quotes, applying them to your issue at hand, responding to the text, agreeing or disagreeing with the idea, and so forth. |
The double-entry journal is an effective way to build paragraphs, to develop your perspective, to provide credibility to your ideas, and to prepare for the task.
Built-In Strategy: Double Entry Journal
Read through the following article written by Research Fellow, Center for Philosophy and History of Science, Boston University’s Lee McIntyre “Everyday ethics: Should I be taking unemployment insurance?” https://theconversation.com/everyday-ethics-should-i-be-taking-unemployment-insurance-138776
Based on McIntyre’s article, complete at least two specific and separate entries using the following double-entry journal format:
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