School Finance

EDL 5500 Finance Your Opinion Matters Project Assignment Rubric

Part One – The Possibilities of Reform (Expository Paper)

Total Points for Section

Content

100

81-100 All aspects of the project are covered in the editorial (the audience to whom it is written is clear; the opinion of the writer is clear; the argument made is a strong argument, backed by research from at least two sources; the issue is one we have discussed or one that has meaning for the writer; maximum two-pages written directly into the discussion board for module eleven; responses are made to two other students’ work). Knowledge of the subject matter is comprehensive, in-depth and ranges over at least two specified sources of information. Understanding is demonstrated through an outstanding ability to grasp concepts and relate theory to practice. Writing skills include excellent mechanics, sentence structure, and organization. Application/analysis is demonstrated by grasping the inner relationship of concepts and excellent use of all specified supporting material.

61-80 Most aspects of the project are covered in the editorial (the audience to whom it is written is noted; the opinion of the writer is mostly clear; the argument made is a good argument, backed by research from at least one source; the issue is one we have discussed or one that has meaning for the writer; maximum two- pages written directly into the discussion board for module eleven; responses are made to another student’s work). Knowledge of the subject matter is up to date and relevant. Understanding is demonstrated through a high level of ability to conceptualize essential ideas and relate theory to practice. Writing skills include significant mechanics, structure, and organization. Application/analysis is demonstrated by the ability to analyze and synthesize, independent analysis, and good use of specified supporting material.

0-60 Several aspects of the project are covered in the editorial (the audience to whom it is written is noted but may not be clear; the opinion of the writer is written; an argument is made but may have some inconsistencies and is backed by research, but the source(s) may be unclear; the issue is one we have discussed or one that has meaning for the writer; maximum two-pages written directly into the discussion board for module eleven; responses are made to another student’s work). Knowledge of the subject matter is relevant but not comprehensive. Understanding is demonstrated by some ability to conceptualize essential ideas and relate theory to practice. Writing skills include grammatical lapses and emotional responses are used in lieu of relevant points. Application/analysis is demonstrated through informed commentary with some evidence of genuine analysis and some use of specified supporting material.