Revision of this was then and this is now
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That Was Then, This Is Now - Rubric
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collapse Summarize the Proposal assessment
Summarize the Proposal
28.04 / 31.512345
Criteria Description
Summarize the Proposal
5. Target
31.5 points
The proposal summary is detailed and insightful.
4. Acceptable
28.04 points
The proposal summary is thorough. Research is from original sources; most are current, but some are outdated.
3. Approaching
25.52 points
The proposal summary is present, but done at a superficial level.
2. Insufficient
23.94 points
The proposal summary is present. Discussion is absent or inadequate.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The proposal summary is not present.
Criteria Comments
Great overall information
expand Discuss the History of Special Education Law assessment
Discuss the History of Special Education Law
28.04 / 31.512345
4. Acceptable
28.04 points
A discussion of the history of special education law as it pertains to current legislation and to laws pertaining to due process is clearly presented. Argument supports claims.
Criteria Comments
Good historical perspective....would like to see a bit more about recent legislation aspects
expand Evaluate the Impact of Eliminating Due Process Hearings on the Current Structure of IDEA. assessment
Evaluate the Impact of Eliminating Due Process Hearings on the Current Structure of IDEA.
28.04 / 31.512345
4. Acceptable
28.04 points
An evaluation of the impact of eliminating due process hearings on the current structure of IDEA is clearly presented. Discussion is convincing. Research is from original sources; most are authoritative, but some are outdated.
Criteria Comments
No comments.
expand Propose any Alternative Ideas the Special Education Leader Might Consider. assessment
Propose any Alternative Ideas the Special Education Leader Might Consider.
28.04 / 31.512345
4. Acceptable
28.04 points
A proposal of an alternative idea is clearly presented. Argument is thorough and convincing. Research is from original sources; most are authoritative, but some are outdated.
Criteria Comments
No comments.
expand Synthesis and Argument assessment
Synthesis and Argument
17.01 / 2112345
3. Approaching
17.01 points
Synthesis of source information is present, but pedantic. Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.
Criteria Comments
Need to see less listing of ideas and vague points...an more synthesized writing, examples, explanations, etc.
expand Thesis Development and Purpose assessment
Thesis Development and Purpose
37.38 / 4212345
4. Acceptable
37.38 points
Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. They are descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.
Criteria Comments
No comments.
expand Mechanics of Writing assessment
Mechanics of Writing
8.51 / 10.512345
3. Approaching
8.51 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.
Criteria Comments
There are writing/grammar errors and some hider meaning
expand APA Format assessment
APA Format
8.51 / 10.512345
3. Approaching
8.51 points
Required format is used correctly, although some minor errors may be present. Scholarly research sources are present and topic-related, but the source and quality of some references is questionable. Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present.
Criteria Comments
No comments.