Publication/Journal Selection

Criteria 

Levels of Achievement 

Content 70% (164 points)

Advanced 94-100% (A) 

Proficient 87-93% (B) 

Developing 1-86% (< C)  

Not present 

Literature Review

VA-LIBEDU-EDS-EDD.PST.B3 VA-LIBEDU-EDS-EDD.PST.B7

VA-LU-LO.PST.A3

61 to 64 points

Key points concisely summarized with balance, clarity and relevance.

56 to 60 points

Most key points summarized with clarity and relevance.

1 to 55 points

While some key points are addressed, there is a lack of focus and important information is neglected.

0 points 

Analysis and Critique

VA-LIBEDU-EDS-EDD.PST.B3 VA-LIBEDU-EDS-EDD.PST.B4 VA-LIBEDU-EDS-EDD.PST.B8

VA-LU-LO.PST.A, VA-LU-LO.PST.A1, VA-LU-LO.PST.A2, VA-LU-LO.PST.A3

47 to 50 points

Reflective Practice (SCRIP) is demonstrated by providing relevant and legitimate information with clearly supported critique. A thoughtful, focused, in depth analysis of the significant topic is presented.

43 to 46 points

Information provides reasonable support for a critique. It displays evidence of a basic analysis.

1 to 42 points

Information supports a critique. Analysis is basic and general. Reader gains few insights.

0 points 

Practical Application

VA-LIBEDU-EDS-EDD.PST.B6 VA-LIBEDU-EDS-EDD.PST.B8

VA-LU-LO.PST.A3, VA-LU-LO.D3

47 to 50 points

Demonstrates Social Responsibility (SCRIP) and Commitment (SCRIP) to the educational field by appropriately describing the information learned with good personal insight for application or future use in the educational field.

43 to 46 points

Applies most of the information learned appropriately with some personal insight for application or future use.

1 to 42 points

Applies some of the information learned appropriately with little personal insight for application or future use.

0 points 

Structure 30% (71 points) 

Advanced 94-100% (A) 

Proficient 87-93% (B) 

Developing 1-86% (< C)  

Not present 

Sentence Structure

VA-LIBEDU-EDS-EDD.PST.B2

VA-LU-LO.PST.B4

9 to 10 points

Sentences are well-phrased and varied in length and structure. Writing displays concise, interesting and focused introductory and concluding sentences.

7 to 8 points

Sentences are well-phrased and there is some variety in length and structure. Writing displays clear introductory and concluding sentences.

1 to 6 points

Some sentences are awkwardly constructed so that the reader is occasionally distracted. Writing displays vague introductory and concluding sentence.

0 points 

Mechanics and APA Format

VA-LIBEDU-EDS-EDD.PST.B2

VA-LU-LO.PST.B4

47 to 51 points

The writing is free of errors. Integrity (SCRIP) is demonstrated by properly citing the thoughts and words of other authors as appropriate.

44 to 46 points

There are few (1-3) errors, but they do not represent a major distraction or obscure meaning.

1 to 43 points

0 points 

Adherence to Journal Submission Guidelines

VA-LIBEDU-EDS-EDD.PST.B5

VA-LU-LO.PST.B4, VA-LU-LO.PST.B7

9 to 10 points

Professionalism (SCRIP) is demonstrated by providing and adhering to journal submission guidelines for style, length, and references.

7 to 8 points

Journal submission guidelines were provided, but not consistently adhered to.

1 to 6 points

Journal submission guidelines may or may not have been provided, but were not adhered to.

0 points