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6/30/23, 8:43 AM Personal Learning Theory Research Paper or Technology Presentation #1 - Exploring Learning Teaching Section 01 Summer Semester 2023 CO - Clayton State University

https://clayton.view.usg.edu/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=3337057&grpid=0&isprv=0&bp=0&ou=2810310 1/17

Personal Learning Theory Paper (Written Paper Option) Course: Exploring Learning Teaching Section 01 Summer Semester 2023 CO

Criteria Advanced (100) Proficient (90%) Partially Proficient (85%)

Novice (70%) Novice (50 % to 0%)

Criterion Score

6/30/23, 8:43 AM Personal Learning Theory Research Paper or Technology Presentation #1 - Exploring Learning Teaching Section 01 Summer Semester 2023 CO - Clayton State University

https://clayton.view.usg.edu/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=3337057&grpid=0&isprv=0&bp=0&ou=2810310 2/17

Criteria Advanced (100) Proficient (90%) Partially Proficient (85%)

Novice (70%) Novice (50 % to 0%)

Criterion Score

Paper

(submission

requirements;

title and

reference

Requirements

(10%)

/ 1010 points

Paper is

uploaded as a

Microsoft Word

Document and

saved with name

in the saved title,

For example,

sharrenthomasPe

rsonalLearning

Paper includes

both a title page

and reference

page that meets

all APA 7th

edition

formatting,

double-spaced,

12pt font (Times

Roman) with only

1 to 2 errors; an

Abstract (not

required)

Reference page

only includes

citations that are

9 points

Paper is

uploaded as a

Microsoft Word

Document and

saved with name

in the saved title,

For example,

sharrenthomasPe

rsonalLearning

Paper includes

both a title page

and reference

page that meets

all most APA 7th

edition

formatting,

double-spaced,

12pt font (Times

Roman); an

Abstract (not

required)

Reference page

only includes

citations that are

aligned with

8.5 points

Paper is

uploaded as a

Microsoft Word

Document and

saved with name

in the saved title,

For example,

sharrenthomasPe

rsonalLearning

Paper does not

include both a

title page and

reference page

and/or some APA

7th edition

formatting,

double-spaced,

12pt font (Times

Roman) issues;

an Abstract (not

required).

or Reference

page includes

references/citati

ons that are not

7 points

Paper is

uploaded as a

Microsoft Word

Document and

either not saved

with name in the

saved title,For

example,

sharrenthomasPe

rsonalLearning

Paper does not

include both a

title page and

reference page

and/or

significant APA

7th edition

formatting,

double-spaced,

12pt font (Times

Roman) issues;

an Abstract (not

required)

or Reference

page includes

5 points

Paper is

uploaded as a

Microsoft Word

Document and

either does not

saved with name

in the saved title,

For example,

sharrenthomasPe

rsonalLearning

and either the

paper does not

include both a

title page and

reference page

and/or does not

following APA

7th edition

formatting,

double-spaced,

12pt font (Times

Roman) issues;

an Abstract (not

required) .

6/30/23, 8:43 AM Personal Learning Theory Research Paper or Technology Presentation #1 - Exploring Learning Teaching Section 01 Summer Semester 2023 CO - Clayton State University

https://clayton.view.usg.edu/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=3337057&grpid=0&isprv=0&bp=0&ou=2810310 3/17

Criteria Advanced (100) Proficient (90%) Partially Proficient (85%)

Novice (70%) Novice (50 % to 0%)

Criterion Score

aligned with

those used in the

paper.

those used in the

paper.

aligned with

those used in the

paper.

references/citati

ons that are not

aligned with

those used in the

paper.

or Reference

page includes

references/citati

ons that are not

aligned with

those used in the

paper.

6/30/23, 8:43 AM Personal Learning Theory Research Paper or Technology Presentation #1 - Exploring Learning Teaching Section 01 Summer Semester 2023 CO - Clayton State University

https://clayton.view.usg.edu/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=3337057&grpid=0&isprv=0&bp=0&ou=2810310 4/17

Criteria Advanced (100) Proficient (90%) Partially Proficient (85%)

Novice (70%) Novice (50 % to 0%)

Criterion Score

Paragraph #1

Paper

Information

(20%) Connect

learning beliefs

to learning

theory

Describe what

your

fundamental

belief(s) for

effective

learning are

and connect to

the

fundamental

learning theory

YOU chose in

Part II & III).

/ 2020 points

Paper

introduction

includes

introduction

Your description

of your learning

belief’s

connection to

learning theory is

exceptionally

well written to

include…

• has updated

paragraph 1 to

describe beliefs

about effective

learning and

• identifies an

appropriate

learning theory

for your learning

beliefs

• incorporates

learning theory

18 points 17 points

Paper

introduction

includes

introduction

Your description

of your learning

belief’s

connection to

learning theory is

proficient…

• has mostly

updated

paragraph 1 to

describe beliefs

about effective

learning and

• identifies an

appropriate

learning theory

for your learning

beliefs and is

mostly

connected to

description of

your belief's

14 points

Paper

introduction

includes

introduction

Your description

of your learning

belief’s

connection to

learning theory is

somewhat…

• updated

paragraph 1 to

describe beliefs

about effective

learning and

• identifies an

appropriate

learning theory

for your learning

beliefs that

maybe

somewhat

separate

• somewhat

10 points

Paper

introduction

includes

introduction

Your description

of your learning

belief’s

connection to

learning theory…

• has not

updated

paragraph 1 to

describe beliefs

about effective

learning and/or

• did not

identify an

appropriate

learning theory

for your learning

beliefs that

aligns with

6/30/23, 8:43 AM Personal Learning Theory Research Paper or Technology Presentation #1 - Exploring Learning Teaching Section 01 Summer Semester 2023 CO - Clayton State University

https://clayton.view.usg.edu/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=3337057&grpid=0&isprv=0&bp=0&ou=2810310 5/17

Criteria Advanced (100) Proficient (90%) Partially Proficient (85%)

Novice (70%) Novice (50 % to 0%)

Criterion Score

description and

theorist's

information that

clearly aligns

with belief's

(details will come

later, just

introduction and

connect in the

introduction

• is in-depth (6

sentences or

more)

• incorporates

a sufficient

learning theory

description and

naming of

theorist (details

will come later,

just introduction

and connect in

the introduction

and/or

• is mostly in-

depth (5

sentences or

more)

incorporates

learning theory

description and

theorist with

enough detail to

see the

connection

(details will come

later, just

introduction and

connect in the

introduction

• and/or is in-

depth (4

sentences or

more)

beliefs you

stated

• or

incorporates no

learning theory

description and

theorist

information to

see the

connection

(details will come

later, just

introduction and

connect in the

introduction

• and/or is in-

depth (4

sentences or

more)

6/30/23, 8:43 AM Personal Learning Theory Research Paper or Technology Presentation #1 - Exploring Learning Teaching Section 01 Summer Semester 2023 CO - Clayton State University

https://clayton.view.usg.edu/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=3337057&grpid=0&isprv=0&bp=0&ou=2810310 6/17

Criteria Advanced (100) Proficient (90%) Partially Proficient (85%)

Novice (70%) Novice (50 % to 0%)

Criterion Score

Paragraphs #2

& #3

Biography and

Key Ideas etc.

(20%)

/ 2020 points

Well organized

information

about the

theorists is

fluently

presented and

focused on

important points

and contributes

to understanding

the theory.

is in-depth

(6 sentences or

more)

Well organized

summarization of

both theorists’

key points and

assumptions;

important terms

are explained

well; titles of key

writings and

18 points

Clear and

relevant

information

about the

theorists is

presented with

clarity.

Well organized

information of

the theorists’

contributions to

professional

work

is in-depth (10

sentences)

17 points

Information

about the

theorist’s lives is

presented, but

focus does not

add to

understanding

the theories.

Information was

presented about

the theories, but

some main

ideologies were

omitted and/or

key ideas were

not presented

with clarity

in-depth (8

sentences)

14 points

Information was

presented about

the theorists, but

numerous key

happenings were

omitted or

misrepresented

and/or

organization

lacked clarity and

contribution to

understanding

the theories

Information was

presented about

the theories, but

numerous main

ideologies and/or

terms were

omitted or

misrepresented

and/or

organization

lacked clarity

10 points

Does not present

biographical

information

Does not present

the key ideas

6/30/23, 8:43 AM Personal Learning Theory Research Paper or Technology Presentation #1 - Exploring Learning Teaching Section 01 Summer Semester 2023 CO - Clayton State University

https://clayton.view.usg.edu/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=3337057&grpid=0&isprv=0&bp=0&ou=2810310 7/17

Criteria Advanced (100) Proficient (90%) Partially Proficient (85%)

Novice (70%) Novice (50 % to 0%)

Criterion Score

research findings

are noted

is in-depth

(12 sentences or

more)

or 6 sentences or

less

6/30/23, 8:43 AM Personal Learning Theory Research Paper or Technology Presentation #1 - Exploring Learning Teaching Section 01 Summer Semester 2023 CO - Clayton State University

https://clayton.view.usg.edu/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=3337057&grpid=0&isprv=0&bp=0&ou=2810310 8/17

Criteria Advanced (100) Proficient (90%) Partially Proficient (85%)

Novice (70%) Novice (50 % to 0%)

Criterion Score

Paragraphs #4

& #5 Examples

and

Application to

teaching and

learning (20%)

/ 2020 points

3 or more

examples with

explicit

explanations that

clearly depict

what the theory

would look like in

practice

Clear and well

thought out

application to

how information

contributes to

specific aspects

of teaching

and

In-depth (12 or

more sentences)

18 points

2 examples that

adequately

explain the

theory in

practice

Application to

how the

information

contributes to

future work as a

teacher

and

In-depth (10

sentences or

more)

17 points

2 examples are

given but lack

clarity in

describing the

theory in

practice

Application with

some descriptive

or restatements

about theory;

begins to apply

to teaching

and

In-depth (8

sentences)

14 points

Only 1 example

used and/or both

examples given

do not explain

the theory in

practice

Information or

reflection instead

of application

and/or not useful

for future

teaching

and/or

in-depth (6 or

less paragraphs)

10 points

Does not provide

any examples to

explain theory

Does not include

application

6/30/23, 8:43 AM Personal Learning Theory Research Paper or Technology Presentation #1 - Exploring Learning Teaching Section 01 Summer Semester 2023 CO - Clayton State University

https://clayton.view.usg.edu/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=3337057&grpid=0&isprv=0&bp=0&ou=2810310 9/17

Criteria Advanced (100) Proficient (90%) Partially Proficient (85%)

Novice (70%) Novice (50 % to 0%)

Criterion Score

References

(10%)

/ 1010 points

3-4 scholarly

sources

referenced and

cited in the

paper/presentati

on and the

reference list

All resources are

referenced and

cited

9 points

3 scholarly

sources

referenced and

cited in the

paper/presentati

on All resources

are referenced

and cited.

8.5 points

2 scholarly

sources

References cited

in the

paper/presentati

on

All resources are

referenced and

cited.

7 points

Only 1 scholarly

source in the

paper/presentati

on &/or no

reference list

5 points

No references

cited in the

presentation

6/30/23, 8:43 AM Personal Learning Theory Research Paper or Technology Presentation #1 - Exploring Learning Teaching Section 01 Summer Semester 2023 CO - Clayton State University

https://clayton.view.usg.edu/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=3337057&grpid=0&isprv=0&bp=0&ou=2810310 10/17

Criteria Advanced (100) Proficient (90%) Partially Proficient (85%)

Novice (70%) Novice (50 % to 0%)

Criterion Score

Quality of

Writing and

Mechanics

(10%)

/ 1010 points

All written work

is grammatically

correct and free

of spelling errors.

Student has

paraphrased

information or

minimally used,

accurately cited

text. Choice of

presentation

mode is well

executed if you

chose this

option.

Details are

placed in a

logical order and

the way they are

presented

effectively keeps

the interest of

the reader. The

author clearly

addresses each

criterion in a way

9 points

Minor errors in

grammar,

spelling, and

punctuation;

Student has

paraphrased

information or

minimal use of

cited text

(minimal direct

quotes). Choice

of presentation

mode is

adequate for

assignment (if

visual and audio

presentation).

Details are

placed in a

logical order and

the way they are

presented

effectively keeps

the interest of

the reader. The

author clearly

8.5 points

Some errors in

grammar,

spelling, and

punctuation.

Minimal use of

paraphrasing and

more use of cited

text (direct

quotes over

used).

Presentation

mode may

distract from

main points (if

presenting).

Presents

information in a

distinct order,

but the order is

not conducive to

understanding

the information

that follows for

some parts.

7 points

Numerous errors

in grammar,

spelling, and

punctuation;

unorganized;

presentation

mode distracts

from main points

or is not well

executed.

No sense of

order to the

information

presented, or the

order has

numerous lapses

in organization.

Many details are

not in a logical or

expected order.

There is little

sense that the

writing is

organized.

5 points

Writing in unable

to be read; with

no or little

meaning is

found

Significant issues

with

organization;

The or and no

use of transitions

make reading

very difficult to

following and

understand.

There is no clear

conclusion, the

paper just ends.

6/30/23, 8:43 AM Personal Learning Theory Research Paper or Technology Presentation #1 - Exploring Learning Teaching Section 01 Summer Semester 2023 CO - Clayton State University

https://clayton.view.usg.edu/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=3337057&grpid=0&isprv=0&bp=0&ou=2810310 11/17

Criteria Advanced (100) Proficient (90%) Partially Proficient (85%)

Novice (70%) Novice (50 % to 0%)

Criterion Score

that flows and is

not just rote

answering

questions and

criterion. Seems

like the next

logical step in

the writing

sequence.

Provides a

conclusion (2 or

3 sentences at

least) and is

strong and leaves

the reader with a

feeling that they

understand what

the writer is

\"getting at.\"

Showing clear

links to the

content covered.

addresses each

criterion in a way

that mostly flows

and is not just

rote answering

questions and

criterion. Seems

like the next

logical step in

the writing

sequence.

Provides a

conclusion (2 or

3 sentences at

least) that is

recognizable but

may not be clear

how it links to

content covered.

The conclusion is

recognizable but

does not tie up

several loose

ends

Minimally or

never uses

transitions to

guide reader

from topic to

topic with

numerous spots

where transitions

are unclear or

omitted just

seems to be

covering bullets

and guiding

questions in a

rote manner.

and/or

There is no clear

conclusion, the

paper just ends.

6/30/23, 8:43 AM Personal Learning Theory Research Paper or Technology Presentation #1 - Exploring Learning Teaching Section 01 Summer Semester 2023 CO - Clayton State University

https://clayton.view.usg.edu/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=3337057&grpid=0&isprv=0&bp=0&ou=2810310 12/17

Total / 100

Overall Score

Criteria Advanced (100) Proficient (90%) Partially Proficient (85%)

Novice (70%) Novice (50 % to 0%)

Criterion Score

APA citation

errors (paper

only)

/ 1010 points

Little to no APA

7th edition

errors

throughout the

paper.

9 points 8.5 points

A few APA 7th

edition errors

throughout the

paper

7 points

More than 5 7th

edition APA

errors

throughout the

paper

5 points

Significant APA

errors

throughout the

paper.

Level 4 23 points minimum

Level 3 17 points minimum

Level 2 11 points minimum

Level 1 0 points minimum