Content Analysis Rubric for Journals & Blogs

Subgroup Size

Entire group

Duration

30 minutes

External Cost

No

Source

Adapted by Katherine N. Yngve, CILMAR, IDA+A, Purdue University, from:

 

Malleus, R., & Slattery, E. (2014). Personal travel blogs as texts for studying intercultural interactions: a pilot test case study of an American sojourner’s blogs from Zimbabwe. SpringerPlus, 3(1), 211. https://springerplus.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/2193-1801-3-211

 

Also influenced by Ruben's Behavioral Observation Guide for Intercultural Adaptation, Ruben, B. D. (1976). Assessing Communication Competency for Intercultural Adaptation. Group & Organization Studies, 1(3), 334-354, University Associates, Inc.

Tags:

  1. Assessment
  2. assessment instruments
  3. bridging
  4. CILMAR staff collection
  5. culture shock
  6. journal
  7. reflection
  8. reflective assessment
  9. summative assessment

This assessment measures: 1. Writers' reflections in journals or blogs using five categories of data: culture shock, communication challenge, cultural appreciation, cross-cultural comparison, and adaptive behavior.