Black journal with black elastic strap 2 cm from right side. Cover says "CSBS," "COLLEGE OF SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES," "University of Northern Iowa" stacked vertically in black recessed lettering with 2 black lines between the lines of text. Back cover has "JOURNALBOOKS" in a box that gets wider toward the center and smaller at the two edges. All is recessed into the cover, in black lettering. Both covers are covered in tiny oval-shaped imprints that are black but provide minimal texture. Pages inside are cream colored with gray lines. Back cover has a pocket built in that opens toward the spine. Pocket opens approximately 3 cm when fully extended. Inside is a white sticker with black letters. Top line has company's circular logo and "LEED'S ASI/66887". Next lines say "Item 1921-09BK," PO 1766178," "Made in India(961)."