Chapter Writing Rubric

Chapter Written Response

For this class you are required to complete 12 chapter written responses. These responses will follow proper APA format and style, will include a cover page, and consist of 1.5 to no more than 3 pages in length excluding the reference page. No abstract is required for the chapter written responses. The content of these writing assignments will assist you in the writing of your midterm and final assignments, The Educational Terrain.

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Name *

Your answer

Responses *

Response 1

Response 2

Response 3

Response 4

Response 5

Response 6

Response 7

Response 8

Response 9

Response 10

Response 11

Response 12

Organization

Effective writing follows an order. The development of a thesis statement is the guide which is the important piece within the introductory paragraph which drives the writing topics of the body of your work. Effective writing also includes closure which sums up the content of your written work.

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5 Points: The paper is well organized, has a very clear intro, body and conclusion. The purpose of the paper is clear from the very beginning and the name and author of the article is made clear early in the paper.

3 Points: Paper is organized, has an intro, body and conclusion. The purpose of the paper becomes clear within the paper and the name and author of the article is mentioned within the paper.

1 Point: Paper is not well organized, has an unclear or non-existent intro, body and conclusion. The purpose of the paper is unclear and the name and author of the article is not stated or stated late.

Comment

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Summary

Making connection to the thesis this is more of the body of your work. Select the most pertinent topical areas to address as related to you and your teaching and arrange in order to make clear to your readers. Remember not all maybe as familar with the topic as you are. In this case it is important to be informative and to educate the reader.

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5 Points: The response is clearly but succinctly summarized - only the key points are touched upon.

3 Points: The response is clearly summarized, but some sub points are addressed along with main points. The summary is not succinct.

1 Point: The response is unclear or overly detailed.

Comment

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Critique

Includes your ability to critique the topical area and to make clear your position with supportive scholarly supports. Here you will want to interrelate your teaching practices to what the scholars are saying about the topic.

5 Points: The discussion of topical interrelationship is strong and shows connection to effective teaching practices.

3 Points: The discussion of topical interrelationship is prevalent and shows some connection to effective teaching practices.

1 Point: The discussion of topical interrelationship is minimal and shows a weak relationship to effective teaching practices.

Comment

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Mechanics

It is suggested that you use Grammarly to assure your writing is suitable for publication. Grammarly also provides you an understanding of the proper mechanics of writing. Grammarly will edit your contextual spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and style.

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5 Points: There are no grammatical errors or typos.

3 Points: There are few grammatical errors or typos

1 Point: There are many grammatical errors and/or typos

Comment

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Meets Format/Style Requirements

For the responses you will be required to follow proper APA style and format. You are not required to write an abstract for the response, although you will need to include a reference page. If you are unfamiliar with APA style and format and in dought at times as you write you will want to visit the Graduate Research and Writing Assistance at https://gradrwa.blogspot.com/ or visit the Purdue Owl Site at https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_style_introduction.html

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5 Points: Meets font, margin requirements. Includes running head, condensed title, proper citations and references.

3 Points: Minor errors in margin requirements, running head, condensed title, citations and or references.

1 Point: Includes many errors in margin requirements, running head, condensed title, citations and or references.

Comment

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Completes Assignments on Time

It is important to complete your responses on time. Responses completed on time provides me the opportunity to assist you with your learning by assuring that later assignments will be improved upon. In this case reflections submitted on time will recieve a 1 point bonus.

Completed this assignments on time.

Is late with this assignment.

Points and Grade

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A = 22 - 25 Points

B = 20 - 21 Points

C = 17 - 19 Points

D = 15 - 16 Points

F = 14 and below

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