Research Paper on Online Communities of Practice 3-5pgs

Assignment 2 Rubric

Research Paper on Online Communities of Practice (20 points)

Develop a paper researching online communities of practice using THE CHAPTERS IN YOUR TEXT; the

Infographic: How to become a connected educator; as well as other related articles (below) and at beginning of this

Syllabus. Discuss the benefits, challenges, and opportunities regarding the integration of community practice and

reducing barriers related to your current organization or a nationally recognized organization. Describe how your

community could be/has been transformed using technology and the information learned from the resources. You

may obtain articles from any professional periodical or Website. The written paper should be at least three – five (3-

5) pages in length not including cover page or reference page. A minimum of three (3) scholarly current references

are required for this assignment. USE THE RESOURCES IN A#1, ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY IN A#2. Write in the third person and submit in a word document. The rubric for grading follows.

Resources:

The Infographic: How to become a connected educator. Retrieved from

https://www.iste.org/explore/articleDetail?articleid=164

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology. (2011).

Connect and inspire: Online communities of practice in education.

Retrieved from

http://connectededucators.org/report/files/2011/03/COCP-Connect-report-draft-201103.pdf

Bates, T. (2014). “The role of communities of practice in a digital age.”

Retrieved from https://www.tonybates.ca/2014/10/01/the-role-of-communities-of-practice-in-a-digital-age/

Biro, Meghan M. (2012). 5 ways social learning communities transform culture and leadership.

Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/meghanbiro/2012/11/25/5-ways-social-learning-communities-

transform-culture-and-leadership/#32de34b57087

Hoadley, C. M., & Kilner, P. G. (2005). Using technology to transform communities of practice into knowledge-

building communities. SIGGROUP Bulletin, 25(1), 31-40. doi: 10.1145/1067699.1067705.

http://dl.acm.org.ezproxylocal.library.nova.edu/citation.cfm?id=1067705&CFID=310533090&CFTOKEN=398647

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Pappas, C. (2016). “8 Tips To Build An Online Learning Community.” Retrieved from

https://elearningindustry.com/tips-build-online-learning-community

Rubric for Assignment 2

Research Paper on Online Communities

The Research Paper on Online Communities is worth 20% (20 points) of your grade. Content is worth 10 points;

writing quality is worth 5 points; and APA style is worth 5 points. The following components will be graded in each

category.

Content (10 points)

Appropriateness of selected research relating to online communities of practice

Discussion on benefits, challenges and opportunities

Summary of the information learned

Comments relating information to student’s organization or a nationally recognized organization

Overall organization of assignment

Conclusion or summary

Total points:

Comments:

Writing quality (5 points) to include but not limited to;

Proper use of grammar, syntax, and punctuation

Graduate quality writing

Logical flow of ideas

Appropriate integration of research (3)

Meets required length (3 -5 pages)

Written in 3rd person

Total points:

Comments:

APA style (5 points) to include but not limited to;

Appropriate use of direct and indirect quotes

Appropriate use of citations in the text

Correct format for the cover page

Correct format for the reference list Total points:

Comments:

Total points: Equivalent letter grade: