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collapse Summarize the Proposal assessment

Summarize the Proposal

28.04 / 31.512345

Criteria Description

Summarize the Proposal

5. Target

31.5 points

The proposal summary is detailed and insightful.

4. Acceptable

28.04 points

The proposal summary is thorough. Research is from original sources; most are current, but some are outdated.

3. Approaching

25.52 points

The proposal summary is present, but done at a superficial level.

2. Insufficient

23.94 points

The proposal summary is present. Discussion is absent or inadequate.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

The proposal summary is not present.

Criteria Comments

Great overall information

expand Discuss the History of Special Education Law assessment

Discuss the History of Special Education Law

28.04 / 31.512345

4. Acceptable

28.04 points

A discussion of the history of special education law as it pertains to current legislation and to laws pertaining to due process is clearly presented. Argument supports claims.

Criteria Comments

Good historical perspective....would like to see a bit more about recent legislation aspects

expand Evaluate the Impact of Eliminating Due Process Hearings on the Current Structure of IDEA. assessment

Evaluate the Impact of Eliminating Due Process Hearings on the Current Structure of IDEA.

28.04 / 31.512345

4. Acceptable

28.04 points

An evaluation of the impact of eliminating due process hearings on the current structure of IDEA is clearly presented. Discussion is convincing. Research is from original sources; most are authoritative, but some are outdated.

Criteria Comments

No comments.

expand Propose any Alternative Ideas the Special Education Leader Might Consider. assessment

Propose any Alternative Ideas the Special Education Leader Might Consider.

28.04 / 31.512345

4. Acceptable

28.04 points

A proposal of an alternative idea is clearly presented. Argument is thorough and convincing. Research is from original sources; most are authoritative, but some are outdated.

Criteria Comments

No comments.

expand Synthesis and Argument assessment

Synthesis and Argument

17.01 / 2112345

3. Approaching

17.01 points

Synthesis of source information is present, but pedantic. Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

Criteria Comments

Need to see less listing of ideas and vague points...an more synthesized writing, examples, explanations, etc.

expand Thesis Development and Purpose assessment

Thesis Development and Purpose

37.38 / 4212345

4. Acceptable

37.38 points

Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. They are descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

Criteria Comments

No comments.

expand Mechanics of Writing assessment

Mechanics of Writing

8.51 / 10.512345

3. Approaching

8.51 points

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.

Criteria Comments

There are writing/grammar errors and some hider meaning

expand APA Format assessment

APA Format

8.51 / 10.512345

3. Approaching

8.51 points

Required format is used correctly, although some minor errors may be present. Scholarly research sources are present and topic-related, but the source and quality of some references is questionable. Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present.

Criteria Comments

No comments.