Yes, but even the word “goal” might be too strong of a word. It’s almost like doodling, you know what I mean? There’s no goal at the end of it. It’s more like, “Wouldn’t this be fun to try?”
Once you’ve gathered your information in your journal, take it one step further and write about it in a structured format. Your preferred format is entirely up to you, but depending on the subject matter, I recommend writing either a blog post or an essay (mini, argumentative, expository, etc.).