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Wk 1 – Summative Assessment: Opening Paragraph and Background of the Study
Criteria and Weight Accomplished
90-100% A to A-
Emerging 70-89% B+ to C-
Beginning 50-69% D+ to F
Not Evident 0% F
1. Develop an opening paragraph. Weight 30%
Fully developed an opening paragraph that grabs the reader’s attention and brings them into the topic.
Partially developed an opening paragraph that grabs the reader’s attention and brings them into the topic.
Minimally developed an opening paragraph, but it failed to grab the reader’s attention or bring them into the topic.
Did not develop an opening paragraph.
2. Develop the background of the study or problem. Weight 30%
Thoroughly developed the background of the study or problem. The problem was framed and gaps or deficiencies were clearly identified. The reason behind the study and the intended audience of the study were clearly identified.
Partially developed the background of the study or problem, although the problem may not have been framed and/or gaps or deficiencies may not have been identified. The reason behind the study and the intended audience of the study were identified.
Minimally developed the background of the study or problem but failed to frame the problem or identify gaps or deficiencies. The reason behind the study and the intended audience of the study were not identified.
Did not develop the background of the study or problem.
3. Adhere to the “Doctoral Phase 2 – Precis” Template provided in the CDS Dissertation Guide. Weight 20%
The opening paragraph and background of the study or problem completely adhered to the “Doctoral Phase 2 – Precis” Template provided in the CDS Dissertation Guide.
The opening paragraph and background of the study or problem partially adhered to the “Doctoral Phase 2 – Precis” Template provided in the CDS Dissertation Guide.
The opening paragraph and background of the study or problem minimally adhered to the “Doctoral Phase 2 – Precis” Template provided in the CDS Dissertation Guide.
The opening paragraph and background of the study or problem did not adhere to the “Doctoral Phase 2 – Precis” Template provided in the CDS Dissertation Guide.
4. Provide support from peer reviewed literature. Weight 5%
Provided meaningful and substantial support from relevant peer reviewed literature.
Provided partial support from somewhat relevant peer reviewed literature.
Provided limited support from peer reviewed literature.
Did not provide support from peer reviewed literature.
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Criteria and Weight Accomplished
90-100% A to A-
Emerging 70-89% B+ to C-
Beginning 50-69% D+ to F
Not Evident 0% F
5. Apply doctoral writing style. Weight 5%
The opening paragraph and background of the study or problem was written using an informed, scholarly voice that advanced its purpose and was reflective of publication quality.
The opening paragraph and background of the study or problem was written in a formal, scholarly voice and avoided the use of clichés, contractions, and the overuse of jargon.
The opening paragraph and background of the study or problem was written using an inconsistent scholarly voice that included clichés, contractions, and jargon.
The opening paragraph and background of the study or problem was written in an informal voice and failed to adhere to doctoral writing style expectations.
6. Use correct mechanics. Weight 5%
The writing was concise, included exceptional attention to detail, and was free of errors.
The writing showed attention to detail through careful editing; minimal writing convention errors (i.e., spelling, punctuation, usage, sentence formation) were present.
The writing lacked detail and careful editing; numerous writing convention errors (i.e., spelling, punctuation, usage, and sentence formation) were present, but errors did not detract from readability of the content.
The writing contained numerous writing convention errors (i.e., spelling, punctuation, usage, and sentence formation) that detracted from readability.
7. Use proper APA formatting. Weight 5%
The opening paragraph and background of the study or problem was properly formatted according to APA guidelines, and it included correct APA citations and references for all sources.
The opening paragraph and background of the study or problem was partially formatted according to APA guidelines, and it included correct APA citations and references for most sources.
The opening paragraph and background of the study or problem was minimally formatted according to APA guidelines, and it included incorrect APA citations and references for almost all sources.
The opening paragraph and background of the study or problem was not formatted according to APA guidelines, and it did not include correct APA citations and references for any sources.