PowerPoint

Criteria 

Levels of Achievement 

Content 70% (122 points)

Advanced 94-100% (A) 

Proficient 87-93% (B) 

Developing 1-86% (< C)  

Not present 

Content: Introduction, Literature Review

VA-LIBEDU-EDS-EDD.PST.B7

VA-LU-LO.PST.A3

49 to 52 points

Key points concisely summarized with balance, clarity and relevance.

45 to 48 points

Most key points summarized with clarity and relevance.

1 to 44 points

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

0 points 

Research Design

VA-LIBEDU-EDS-EDD.PST.B8

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

32 to 35 points

A research design and theoretical framework are proposed that are relevant to the research topic and research questions. Appropriate references are provided to justify methodological choices.

30 to 31 points

A sound research design and theoretical framework are proposed, but alignment between these elements and the research topics is not clear. Some references are provided to justify methodological choices, but more are needed.

1 to 29 points

A research design and theoretical framework are proposed but they are not appropriate to the research topic and research questions. Few or no references are provided to justify methodological choices.

0 points 

Data Collection And Analysis

VA-LIBEDU-EDS-EDD.PST.A1 VA-LU-LO.PST.A, VA-LU-LO.PST.A1, VA-LU-LO.PST.A2, VA-LU-LO.PST.A3

32 to 35 points

Sound data collection and data analysis strategies are proposed that are appropriate to the stated research design. Appropriate references are provided to justify the proposed data collection and analysis strategies. Includes all 5 of the following: • Discussion of Method • Validity/Reliability (Quantitative Designs OR Trustworthiness (Qualitative Designs) • Population/Samples

(To include demonstration of Social responsibility [SCRIP] by including sampling strategy, desired sample size, and steps taken to ensure as diverse a sample as possible for the topic) • Discussion of Chosen Statistical Analysis (Quantitative) OR Qualitative Data Analysis Strategy (Qualitative) • Discussion of Selected Research Design (i.e. Experimental, Quasi-Experimental, Correlational, Causal-Comparative, Qualitative Phenomenology, Qualitative Case Study, Qualitative Ethnography)

30 to 31 points

Sound data collection and data analysis strategies are proposed but alignment between these elements and the stated research design is not clear. Some references are provided to justify the proposed data collection and analysis strategies, but more are needed. Includes 3-4 of the following: • Discussion of Method • Validity/Reliability (Quantitative Designs OR Trustworthiness (Qualitative Designs) • Population/Samples

(To include demonstration of Social responsibility [SCRIP] by including sampling strategy, desired sample size, and steps taken to ensure as diverse a sample as possible for the topic) • Discussion of Chosen Statistical Analysis (Quantitative) OR Qualitative Data Analysis Strategy (Qualitative) • Discussion of Selected Research Design (i.e. Experimental, Quasi-Experimental, Correlational, Causal-Comparative, Qualitative Phenomenology, Qualitative Case Study, Qualitative Ethnography)

1 to 29 points

Data collection and data analysis strategies are proposed but are not appropriate to the stated research design. Few or no references are provided to justify the proposed data collection and analysis strategies. Includes 1-2 of the following: • Discussion of Method • Validity/Reliability (Quantitative Designs OR Trustworthiness (Qualitative Designs) • Population/Samples

(To include demonstration of Social responsibility [SCRIP] by including sampling strategy, desired sample size, and steps taken to ensure as diverse a sample as possible for the topic) • Discussion of Chosen Statistical Analysis (Quantitative) OR Qualitative Data Analysis Strategy (Qualitative) • Discussion of Selected Research Design (i.e. Experimental, Quasi-Experimental, Correlational, Causal-Comparative, Qualitative Phenomenology, Qualitative Case Study, Qualitative Ethnography)

0 points 

Structure 30% (53 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

30 to 33 points

The writing is free of errors.

28 to 29 points

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

1 to 27 points

The writing has many errors.

0 points 

Slide Elements And Design

VA-LIBEDU-EDS-EDD.PST.B2

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

9 to 10 points

The slides are visually interesting. Numerous uses of graphics, images, pictures, charts, animation, or sound. No typos. Selected font style and color are easy to read against slide background color.

7 to 8 points

Most slides read with ease and include pertinent information. Limited use of graphics, images, pictures, charts, animation, or sound. Appropriate text and slides for purpose.

1 to 6 points

0 points