The journal assignment has proven to be an excellent vehicle to engage students in current topics surrounding the industry and to provide the student with an opportunity to work on their writing skills by summarizing the materials that they engaged with in their own words and providing their analysis as to the significance of the materials.

Watch the documentary The 13th
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krfcq5pF8u8&ab_channel=Netflix

Summarize, in approximately 700 - 1000 words, the movie's key points, in your own words. Be sure to provide your opinion as to the relevance of the film to today’s Cannabis industry.

The opinion is a key part of the journal as it is my opportunity to hear your voice in writing so you need to tell me why the 13th was important, how did it make you feel, what did you learn from it, what further questions do you have?

Consider whether or not the film made you feel more or less trustworthy of the Government to determine Cannabis (and other healthcare, criminal justice, and/or environmental) regulations.

You're strongly encouraged, but not required, to bring in additional resources or current events into the conversation.