HIST 405Week 8: Journal Entry
Journal Entry
Studying the United States history has exposed me to new topics and improved my knowledge of previously learned concepts. One of the lessons that affect me in my daily life or work is terrorism. The learning resources, especially the book, have provided insights into how American citizens are highly vulnerable to internal and external threats. Terrorism affects me since I need to be vigilant and collaborate with other people to secure our homes, workplaces, and communities. The other lesson was on industrialization and imperialism (Week 5). Corbett et al. (2023) explore issues like social segregation, structural racism, and the impact of the Industrial Revolution. This lesson impacts me in daily life since segregation still exists. It threatens peaceful coexistence since it hampers diversity in a world where racial, gender, and cultural differences should be embraced and celebrated.
Diversity and progressive achievements celebrations are vital for social cohesion and encouraging individuals or groups to engage in works that impact communities positively. One recent improvement in my community is the Columbia Values Diversity Celebration in January this year. Among the winners was Crowned Counseling, an organization that offers safe and non-judgmental space for individuals with mental health needs (City of Columbia, 2025). These services help to minimize equity differences in accessing quality mental health care by offering pro bono services to marginalized communities. Crowned Counseling targets Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities (BIPOC).
References
City of Columbia. (2025). Columbia Values Diversity Celebration. https://www.como.gov/featured/2025-diversity-award-winners/#:~:text=The%20awards%20are%20given%20to%20an%20individual/family,Columbia%20(%20City%20of%20Columbia%20)%20.
Corbett, P. S., Janssen, V., Lund, J. M., Pfannestiel, T., Vickery, P., & Waskiewicz, S. (2023, July 6). U.S. History. OpenStax, OER Commons. Retrieved June 17, 2025, from https://openstax.org/details/books/us-history
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Journal Entry
Assignment
Required Resources
In your American History course, you will utilize scholarly sources to address questions in the weekly assignments. Please be advised that History.com, Wiki, Wikipedia, or websites such as cliffnotes.com, studymode.com, coursehero.com, and the like are not deemed scholarly sources. Therefore, use your course text and incorporate an additional scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library in your response.
Below is a list of resources you must choose from:
- Textbook: Review sections as needed
- Lesson: Review lessons as needed
Instructions
For this activity, reflect on the course content and address the following in one (1) to two (2) paragraphs (maximum 250 words):
- Identify and elaborate on one (1) or two (2) lessons you have learned from our study of United States history that affect you today in your daily life and/or work.
- Reflect and assess one recent improvement celebrating diversity and progressive achievements in your community. This can be your community of practice in healthcare on the state or local level.
Grading
This activity will be graded based on the W8 Journal Entry Grading Rubric.
Outcomes
- CO7: Analyze the relationship and relevance of past events to current events in American history.
Due Date
By 11:59 p.m. MT on Saturday
Rubric
W8 Journal Entry Grading Rubric – 85 pts
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength | 5 ptsMeets length requirement
0 ptsDoes not meet length requirement |
5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConnecting Lessons Learned With Personal/Professional Life | 40 ptsClearly articulates strong connections between lessons learned in the course and personal/professional life with sufficient and clear examples.
34 ptsArticulates some connections between lessons learned in the course and personal/professional life with some examples. 30 ptsArticulates adequate connections between lessons learned in the courses and personal/professional life with minimum examples. 24 ptsPresents unclear connection between lessons learned in the course and personal/professional life with minimum/no examples. 0 ptsDoes not present a connection between lessons learned in the course and personal/professional life, and provide no examples. |
40 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCelebrate Diversity | 20 ptsClearly articulates a holistic connection from the course to modern diversity, equity, and inclusion.
15 ptsArticulates an adequate connection from the course to modern diversity, equity, and inclusion. 0 ptsDoes not articulate a connection from the course to modern diversity, equity, and inclusion. |
20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Mechanics & Usage | 10 ptsThe writing is free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that would detract from a clear reading of the paper.
8.5 ptsThe writing contains a few errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, but the errors do not detract from a clear reading of the text. 7.5 ptsThe writing contains some errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that need to be addressed for a clearer reading of the paper. 6 ptsThe writing contains several errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impede a clear reading of the paper. 0 ptsNo effort |
10 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity & Flow | 10 ptsThe writing contains strong word choice that clarifies ideas and masterful sentence variety aids with the flow of ideas.
8.5 ptsThe writing contains varied word choice and sentence structures that clarify ideas and aid with the flow of ideas. 7.5 ptsThe writing contains word choice and sentence structures that can be revised for better clarification of ideas and flow of ideas. 6 ptsThe writing contains wording and sentence structures that are awkward and/or unclear, impeding the clarity and flow of ideas. 0 ptsNo effort |
10 pts |
Total Points: 85