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Need to create a journal entry for one of your classes?  This is a common assignment that you will encounter on Blackboard.  Read on for instructions on how to submit a journal for your class.

  1. Log into Blackboard at learn.uark.edu with your UARK email and password.
  2. Click on the Courses tab in the left menu, then click your Course Name.
  3. In the course menu on the left, click the link where the assignment is located.
    Note: Your course may look different than what is shown and your assignment may be located in a different area.
  4. Click on the journal title.
    Note: You can identify it as a Journal entry by the notebook icon next to it!
  5. Click the Create Journal Entry button at the top of the page.

    Note: The journal instructions should be visible.  If they are not, click the arrow next to “Journal Instructions” to show the instructions.
  6. Create a title and type your submission in the text box.
    From here you can add images, embed videos, or attach documents using the plus-sign based on the directions provided by your instructor.
  7. Click the Post Entry button.
    Note:  You can also click the Save Entry as Draft button to come back to the entry and complete it later.
  8. Verify that your entry was posted by looking at the top of the screen for confirmation.
    Congrats! You have submitted a Journal Entry!
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