This article will cover how to create a journal.

Navigate where you want the new journal to appear. Hover your mouse over the line, a plus sign will appear. Select the plus sign.

Select Create.

Select Journal.
Provide a title for the Journal.
If instructor would like the Journal to be graded, do not type in the text box. Once an entry is made, the Journal cannot be changed to Graded.
Edit Journal Settings

Select the gear icon for settings.

1. By default journal is not graded, select the check box to grade the journal.
2. By default users are allowed to edit and delete entires. Deselect check box to disable this feature.
3. By default users are allowed to edit and delete comments. Deselect the check box to disable this feature.
Grade Journal

Select the link for Journal isn't graded.

Select the Grade Journal check box.

1. Set a due date or clear out for no due date.
2. Select a category, or keep in No Category.
3. Select Grade using Letter, Points, Percentages, or complete/incomplete
4. Provide point value.

Select Save.