Maybe you created an original animated GIF, rather than simply copying one from a web collection. Or maybe you spent a full weekend researching web design aesthetics before building your homepage. In order to receive a fair grade, students are expected to help me appreciate and assess invisible labor. The method for documenting your learning process is completely up to you, but you should identify the chosen strategy in your proposal. Feel free to combine elements from all of these options.
Some students choose to keep handwritten journal entries on binder paper.
Messy is not a problem. Other students use the word processor to format their journal entries, including tips, definitions, and URLs. The style can vary from conversational to factual or scientific. Detail matters most. Avoid being repetitive about basic skills.