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EDUC 4440 Development of a Theorist Research Paper with Associated Analysis

Worth 30 points total = 30% of Course Grade

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Total Points

Selected a theorist within the field of educational psychology discussed in course textbook accompanied by a concise description of theory.

Pre-approved, appropriate theorist selected and concise, yet thorough description of the theory. Summary of theory includes all major aspects of the theory with discussion of each.

Appropriate theorist selected and adequate description of theory; however some significant details were eliminated. Summary of the theory is missing some major aspects and/or limited discussion surrounding one or more aspect.

Inappropriate theorist selected and/or limited description of the theory. Summary is lacking in many aspects of the theory and/or limited discussion surround one or more aspects.

Includes an explanation of the personal connection to the theorist/theory selected.

Thorough explanation of the rationale as to why the particular theorist/theory was selected. At least 2 rationales were listed and discussed. (You may use personal pronouns in this section)

Too brief of an explanation of the rationale as to why the particular theorist/theory was selected. Only 1 rationale was listed and discussed. (You may use personal pronouns in this section)

Little to no explanation of the rationale as to why the particular theorist/theory was selected. Only 1 rationale was listed and little discussion was included. (You may use personal pronouns in this section)

Includes specific ways in which the theory selected can be implemented into the classroom.

Gives many (5 or more) detailed examples as to how the selected theory can be implemented into the classroom and connects the examples directly back to the theory. (You may use personal pronouns in this section)

Gives some (2-4) detailed examples as to how the selected theory can be implemented into the classroom. (You may use personal pronouns in this section)

Gives few (less than 2) detailed examples or no detail as to how the selected theory can be implemented into the classroom. (You may use personal pronouns in this section)

Includes a minimum of two primary research reports related to the topic and integrates each appropriately.

Reference page includes two preapproved, self-selected research articles along with course text and additional readings as appropriate. Additionally all articles are integrated concisely and appropriately throughout the paper. *websites are not allowed on your reference page.

Reference page includes two self-selected research articles along with course text and additional readings as appropriate. Additionally most of the articles are integrated concisely and appropriately throughout the paper. *websites are not allowed on your reference page.

Reference page includes fewer than two self- selected research articles and limited course text references. Additionally not all of the articles are integrated concisely and appropriately throughout paper. And/or a website reference was used.

Spelling, grammar, APA writing style, and length of paper.

Paper included few grammar and APA writing style errors and is 6-8 pages in length not including the reference and title pages.

Paper included several grammar and APA writing style errors and is 6-8 pages in length not including the reference and title pages.

Paper included many grammar and APA writing style errors and is less than 6 pages in length.

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