Dissertation Development (The Affect of Male Teachers in education)
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Dissertation Development - Rubric Total 100 points
Criterion 1. 1: Unsatisfactory
2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory
3. 3: Satisfactory 4. 4: Good 5. 5: Excellent
Annotated Bibliography
Annotated Bibliography
0 points
An annotated
bibliography is either
missing or not evident to
the reader. Annotations
lack any discernible
overall purpose or
organizing claim.
25.55 points
An annotated
bibliography is present,
but inaccurate or
incomplete. Annotations
are insufficiently
developed and/or vague;
purpose is not clear.
28.7 points
An annotated
bibliography is
presented, but the
elements are addressed
in a cursory manner.
31.85 points
An annotated
bibliography is
presented and includes
all necessary elements.
Annotations are clear
and relatively
descriptive. They are
appropriate to the
purpose.
35 points
An annotated
bibliography is
thoroughly presented
with rich detail and
includes all necessary
elements. Annotations
are clear and
comprehensive.
Alignment and Feasibility
Alignment and Feasibility
0 points
Potential topic does not
display any discernible
alignment to the degree
program. The study
proposed is not feasible.
7.3 points
Potential topic displays
weak alignment to the
degree program. The
study proposed is not
feasible but with
significant work could be
altered to become
feasible.
8.2 points
Potential topic displays
reasonable alignment to
the degree program. The
study proposed is
feasible but additional
focus will allow timely
completion.
9.1 points
Potential topic displays
solid alignment to the
degree program. The
study proposed is
feasible.
10 points
Potential topic displays
purposeful alignment to
the degree program. The
study proposed is
feasible and can be
accomplished in a timely
manner.
Problem Statement
Problem Statement
0 points
The problem statement
is present but disjointed
and missing many
components.
10.95 points
The problem statement
is present and includes
all components, but they
are not fully addressed
and not in alignment
with one another.
12.3 points
The problem statement
is present and includes
all components. Most
are addressed well, but
the alignment with one
another is weak.
13.65 points
The problem statement
is present and includes
all components. The
components are
addressed well, and the
alignment with one
another is relatively
strong.
15 points
The problem statement
is present and includes
all components. The
components are
addressed well, and the
alignment with one
another is clear and
strong.
Defense of Article Selection
Defense of Article
Selection
0 points
A defense of the article
selection is either
missing or not evident.
18.25 points
A defense of the article
selection is illogical or
inaccurate. Sufficient
justification of claims is
lacking. Argument lacks
consistent unity. There
are obvious flaws in the
logic.
20.5 points
A defense of the article
selection is cursory.
Argument is orderly, but
may have a few
inconsistencies. The
argument presents
minimal justification of
claims. Argument
logically, but not
thoroughly, supports the
purpose.
22.75 points
A defense of the article
selection is present.
Argument shows logical
progressions.
Techniques of
argumentation are
evident. There is a
smooth progression of
claims from introduction
to conclusion.
25 points
A defense of the article
selection is thorough.
Argument is clear and
convincing, presenting a
persuasive claim in a
distinctive and
compelling manner.
Mechanics of Writing
Mechanics of Writing
0 points
Mechanical errors are
pervasive enough that
they impede
communication of
meaning. Inappropriate
7.3 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors
distract the reader.
Inconsistencies in
language choice
8.2 points
Some mechanical errors
or typos are present, but
are not overly distracting
to the reader. Correct
sentence structure and
9.1 points
Prose is largely free of
mechanical errors,
although a few may be
present. A variety of
sentence structures and
10 points
Writer is clearly in
command of standard,
written, academic
English.
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word choice and/or
sentence construction
are used.
(register), sentence
structure, and/or word
choice are present.
audience-appropriate
language are used.
effective figures of
speech are used.
APA Format
APA Format
0 points
Required format is rarely
followed correctly. No
reference page is
included. No in-text
citations are used.
3.65 points
Required format
elements are missing or
incorrect. A lack of
control with formatting
is apparent. Reference
page is present.
However, in-text
citations are
inconsistently used.
4.1 points
Required format is
generally correct.
However, errors are
present (e.g. font, cover
page, margins, and in-
text citations). Reference
page is included and lists
sources used in the
paper. Sources are
appropriately
documented though
some errors are present.
4.55 points
Required format is used,
but minor errors are
present (e.g. headings
and direct quotes).
Reference page is
present and includes all
cited sources.
Documentation is
appropriate and citation
style is usually correct.
5 points
The document is
correctly formatted. In-
text citations and a
reference page are
complete and correct.
The documentation of
cited sources is free of
error.
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