| Course Code | Class Code | Assignment Title | Total Points |
| ECS-125 | ECS-125-O500 | Responsibilities of the Early Childhood Educator Essay | 80.0 |
| Criteria | Percentage | No Submission (0.00%) | Insufficient (65.00%) | Approaching (75.00%) | Acceptable (85.00%) | Target (100.00%) | Comments | Points Earned |
| Criteria | 100.0% |
| Discussion of Values [CEC 6.1, NAEYC 6b, InTASC 9 (o)] | 40.0% | Not addressed. | Essay includes a minimal list of values that will affect work with young children. No additional commentary on the values or their effect is present. | Essay includes a basic discussion of the values that will affect work with young children. | Essay includes a well thought out discussion of some of the values that will affect work with young children. The values are clear and examples of their effect are given. | Essay includes a thorough, detailed discussion of many values that will affect work with young children. Specific examples of the effect are given and a clear view of future work with children is present. |
| Comparison of Values [CEC 6.1, NAEYC 6b, InTASC 9 (o)] | 30.0% | Not addressed. | Essay attempts to provide a comparison between individual values and those described in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, although some inconsistencies may exist. | Essay provides a comparison between individual values and those described in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, although no specifics are included. | Essay provides a clear comparison between individual values and those described in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. Support is provided from NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. | Essay provides a clear comparison between individual values and those described in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. Includes specific details from the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. Comparison also gives concise examples of this comparison. |
| Thesis Development and Purpose | 7.0% | Not addressed. | Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. | Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. | Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. | Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. |
| Argument Logic and Construction | 8.0% | Not addressed. | Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. | 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. | Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. | Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. |
| Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) | 5.0% | Not addressed. | Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. | Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) and/or word choice are present. | Submission includes some mechanical errors, but they do not hinder comprehension. A variety of effective sentence structures are used, as well as some practice and content-related language. | Submission is virtually free of mechanical errors. Word choice reflects well-developed use of practice and content-related language. Sentence structures are varied and engaging. |
| Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) | 5.0% | Not addressed. | Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. | Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. | Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. | All format elements are correct. |
| Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style) | 5.0% | Not addressed. | Documentation of sources is inconsistent and/or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors. | Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present. | Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct. | Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error. |
| Total Weightage | 100% |
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