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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Students will:

· Compose and submit a 1-2-page, double-spaced essay 

To prepare:

· Review the Marshall et. al. (2017) Reading Excerpt linked above.

Prompt: What challenges to completion do you anticipate you will encounter in your doctoral program? What strategies for successful completion do you anticipate will be the most useful for you, and how will you work toward implementing these strategies to meet your goals?

The Assignment:

Write a 1-2-page, double-spaced essay in response to the prompt above. To present your strongest writing skills, submit an essay that:

· Provides a focused and clear central idea that responds to all questions in the assignment prompt with developed ideas;

· Integrates relevant and accurate paraphrased and/or quoted and cited evidence from the Marshall et al. (2017) reading excerpt in support of the argument, accompanied by appropriate analysis - you may use your preferred citation style;

· Organizes ideas with logical structure, clear paragraphs, and transitional words/phrases;

· Uses grammar and mechanics to effectively communicate meaning to readers;

· Maintains academic integrity by demonstrating your original work and appropriately paraphrasing and citing relevant information from the Marshall et al. (2017) reading excerpt. Including outside sources beyond the Marshall et al. (2017) reading excerpt provided above is not required for this essay; if you use them, however, then you must cite any information you summarize, paraphrase, or quote in your preferred citation style.

ESSAY.SCORING.docx

ESSAY SCORING

Your assessment essay will be scored on a scale of 0–5, with 5 indicating the highest possible score.

Your score will determine whether you have fulfilled your Graduate Writing I and II requirements or will need to take none, one, or both courses.

· Score of 4 or 5: If you receive a score of 4 or 5 on your assessment essay, then your Graduate Writing I and II requirements are fulfilled. You will be recommended (not required) to enroll in Graduate Writing III for free and review instructional materials on the  Walden Writing Center websiteLinks to an external site.  to begin exploring some of the nuances of scholarly writing.

· Score of 3: If you receive a score of 3 on your assessment essay, then your Graduate Writing I requirement is fulfilled, and you will need to complete only Graduate Writing II. You will be enrolled in this required writing course in the following term.    

· Score of 2 or 1: If you receive a score of 2 or 1 on your assessment essay, then you will need to complete both required Graduate Writing I and Graduate Writing II courses in sequential order. You will be enrolled in the first required writing course in the following terms.

· Score of 0: If you receive a score of 0 on your assessment essay, it is because you did not submit an essay for review, or your essay exhibited evidence of plagiarism. You will need to complete both required Graduate Writing I and Graduate Writing II courses in sequential order. You will be enrolled in the first required writing course in the following terms.

Your assessment essay is scored out of 20 points based on the rubric above. Your score will then be converted to a holistic score between 0-5. Review the conversion chart below to determine your final essay score. You will also receive your essay score to your @waldenu.edu email one week after the course ends.

Points

Essay Score

Writing Support

18-20 points

5

Students have fulfilled the requirements for both Graduate Writing courses and will be recommended (not required) to enroll in Graduate Writing III for free.

Students will also be provided a link to review instructional materials on the  Walden Writing Center websiteLinks to an external site.  to begin exploring some nuances of scholarly writing.

14-17 points

4

10-13 points

3

Students will only need to complete Graduate Writing II. Students have fulfilled the requirement of Graduate Writing I.

Required writing course is free of charge the first time students are enrolled in and successfully complete it.

6-9 points

2

Students will need to complete both Graduate Writing I and Graduate Writing II.

Required writing courses are free of charge the first time students are enrolled in and successfully complete them.

4-5 points

1

0 points

0

Assessment.Rubric.docx

Assessment Rubric

Assessment Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCentral idea of essay...(weight = x1)...Score possible = 0 - 5

5 pts

Assessment score: 5

Central idea is focused, clear, and directly responds to the prompt, and ideas are fully developed

4 pts

Assessment score: 4

Central idea is clear and related to the prompt, and ideas are developed

3 pts

Assessment score: 3

Central idea is clear and connected to the prompt, and ideas are some ESSAY SCORING

what developed

2 pts

Assessment score: 2

Central idea is muddled or strays from the prompt, and ideas are not fully developed

1 pts

Assessment score: 1

Central idea is unidentifiable or appears unrelated to the prompt, and ideas are not developed

0 pts

Assessment score: 0

Essay does not follow academic integrity standards; or no essay was submitted

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeParaphrase and analysis...(weight = x1)...Score possible = 0 - 5

5 pts

Assessment score: 5

Clear, accurate, and relevant paraphrased evidence is integrated from the reading to support the overall argument, accompanied by strong analysis and citation and/or attribution

4 pts

Assessment score: 4

Relevant and accurately paraphrased and/or quoted evidence is provided from the reading to support the overall argument, accompanied by analysis and citation and/or attribution

3 pts

Assessment score: 3

Clear connection to the reading is provided through somewhat accurate paraphrase, quotation, and/or allusion, with an attempt to provide analysis and citation/attribution

2 pts

Assessment score: 2

Vague or inaccurate connection to the reading is provided through paraphrase, quotation, and/or allusion, with weak analysis and inconsistent citation/attribution

1 pts

Assessment score: 1

No evidence (paraphrase, quotation, or allusion) is provided from the reading

0 pts

Assessment score: 0

Essay does not follow academic integrity standards; or no essay was submitted

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization...(weight = x1)...Score possible = 0 - 5

5 pts

Assessment score: 5

Ideas are well organized with logical overall structure, clearly developed paragraphs, and effective transitional words/phrases

4 pts

Assessment score: 4

Ideas are organized with logical structure, clear paragraphs, and appropriate transitional words/phrases

3 pts

Assessment score: 3

Ideas are organized but lack logical structure, clear paragraphs, or appropriate transitional words/phrases

2 pts

Assessment score: 2

Ideas are loosely organized but lack logical structure, clear paragraphs, and/or appropriate transitional words/phrases

1 pts

Assessment score: 1

Ideas are disorganized with unclear structure, paragraphs, and transitional words/phrases

0 pts

Assessment score: 0

Essay does not follow academic integrity standards; or no essay was submitted

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar and Mechanics...(weight = x1)...Score possible = 0 - 5

5 pts

Assessment score: 5

Use of grammar and mechanics skillfully communicates meaning to reader

4 pts

Assessment score: 4

Use of grammar and mechanics is straightforward and effectively conveys meaning to reader

3 pts

Assessment score: 3

Few inaccuracies in grammar and mechanics distract reader from meaning

2 pts

Assessment score: 2

Some inaccuracies in grammar and mechanics limit reader’s access to ideas

1 pts

Assessment score: 1

Multiple inaccuracies in grammar and mechanics impede reader’s access to ideas

0 pts

Assessment score: 0

Essay does not follow academic integrity standards; or no essay was submitted

5 pts

Total Points: 20

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