Interview

Professor Interview Grading Rubric

Content (140 points)

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Total

Part 1: Demographics

20-19 points

The writing is advanced. The author writes in complete, clear sentences. All demographic information is complete and all items are addressed.

18-17 points

The requirements are met in a proficient manner. Some of the information is incomplete or unclear.

16-1 points

The requirements are poorly developed. Most of the information is incomplete or the author does not provide enough information to fully address all items.

0 points

The requirements are missing.

Part 2: Questionnaire Interview

40-38 points

The writing is advanced. The author writes in complete, clear sentences. There are descriptive and detailed entries which include all key components of the interview questions.

37-35 points

The requirements are met in a proficient manner. Some of the information is incomplete or unclear. Complete sentences are used. The author provides some details and examples.

AND

All requirements are addressed.

34-1 points

The requirements are poorly developed. Most of the information is incomplete. The author uses short phrases instead of complete sentences to answer interview questions. The author does not provide any details or examples.

OR

One of the requirements is addressed.

0 points

The requirements are missing.

Part 3: Content Development – Overview and Summary of Research-based Strategies

40-38 points

The writing is advanced. The author writes in complete, clear sentences. The three requirements are met.

1. 3 instructional strategies are stated clearly and are well-supported.

2. Content is comprehensive and the purpose of the writing is clear.

3. Supportive information is strong and addresses writing focus.

4. Length of summary is at least 500 words.

5. There are at least 2 source citations which must be text and journal.

37-35 points

The requirements are met in a proficient manner. Some of the information is incomplete or unclear. Complete sentences are used. The author provides some details and examples.

AND

All requirements are addressed.

34-1 points

The requirements are poorly developed. Most of the information is incomplete. The author uses short phrases instead of complete sentences to answer interview questions. The author does not provide any details or examples.

OR

Not all requirements are addressed.

0 points

The requirements are missing.

Part 4: Content Development – Reflection and Discussion

40-38 points

The writing is advanced. The author writes in complete, clear sentences. The three requirements are met.

1. Content is comprehensive and the purpose of the writing is clear.

2. Reflection is strong and clearly ties interview and instructional strategies together in conclusion.

3. Length of summary is at least 500 words.

37-35 points

The requirements are met in a proficient manner. Some of the information is incomplete or unclear. The content is inconsistent (lack of clear purpose and/or clarity). Reflection needs strengthening and/or does not clearly tie the interview and instructional strategies together in conclusion. Complete sentences are used. The author provides some details and examples.

AND

All requirements are addressed.

34-1 points

The requirements are poorly developed. Most of the information is incomplete. Fewer than 3 instructional strategies are addressed and/or strategies are unclear and/or insufficiently supported. The content has unsatisfactory purpose, focus, and clarity. The author uses short phrases instead of complete sentences to answer interview questions. The author does not provide any details or examples.

OR

Not all requirements are addressed.

0 points

The requirements are missing.

Structure (60 points)

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Total

Grammar and Spelling

20-19 points

Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the essay. There are 0–2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

18-17 points

There are 3–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

16-1 points

There are 6–10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

0 points

There are more than 10 errors in the grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

APA Format Compliance

20-19 points

There are 0–1 minor errors in APA format in the required items: title page, running head, abstract page, font type and size, line spacing, headings, citations, and references.

18-17 points

There are 2–3 minor errors in APA format in the required items.

16-1 points

There are more than 3 errors in APA format in the required items.

0 points

A title page is not present and/or there are more than 5 errors in APA format in the required items.

Word Count

20-19 points

The minimum word count of 500 words per Section 3 and Section 4 is met or exceeded.

18-17 points

The word count of 500 words per Section 3 and Section 4 is adequately met.

16-1 points

The word count of 500 words per Section 3 and Section 4 is minimally met.

0 points

The word count of 500 words per Section 3 and Section 4 is not met.

Total

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