Discussion Topics On Journaling
Consider your journaling, and the role of journaling in our culture (now and in the past). How does your writing and journaling relate to these ideals:
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What are qualities that define a journal? |
 Public vs Private?
- Are some journals for public and some for private use?
- Is there a spectrum?
- Who is the audience for a journal? For your journal?
- Does the audience ever change?
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Journals as Historical Artifacts
- How might journals represent history?
- How does your journal reflect the times?
- Do you think future generations will consider these journals important and relevant? Why or why not?
- http://historymatters.gmu.edu/mse/letters/
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Analog vs Digital
- How do you journal best? On a device or computer or by hand?
- What are the advantages/disadvantages of different formats?
- What feels most authentic?
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Self Reflection or World Observations?
- Consider the spectrum of journal writing. Does your journal tend toward self reflection or do you focus on your observations of the world?
- What can you attribute your preferences to?
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 Purpose
- What do you believe is one's purpose for journaling?
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