This document provides guidance on creating a successful visual journal through the use of various techniques. A good visual journal will draw on every page, experiment with different drawing techniques and layouts, include titles, use different pens and markers, incorporate color, play with fonts and lettering styles, include found objects, merge different techniques and mediums, have drawings that match the text, show improvement over time, include reflections, and feature decorative elements. An unsuccessful journal will only include simple drawings, rely on a single style, use just pencil, only include handwriting, or just summarize events without visuals. The document then provides examples of student journal pages and feedback on techniques used successfully and areas for improvement.