Major Project - Urgent - 11 Hours Maximum

Levels of Achievement

Criteria

Unacceptable

Needs Revision

Target

Are the focus and purpose clear and ideas are well supported?

0 Points

Missing thesis; confusion about or misunderstanding of topic; no sense of purpose; absence of support for main points

1 Points

Simplistic and unfocused ideas; limited sense of purpose; support is provided, but is not specific; support is only loosely relevant to the main points

2 Points

Developed thesis; represents sound understanding of the assigned topic; focused; support is provided and is sound, valid, and logical

Is the writing structured and well organized?

0 Points

No paragraph structure; or single, rambling paragraph; or series of isolated paragraphs

1 Points

Organization structure is present, but is confusing or disjointed; weak paragraph structure; transitions are missing or inappropriate

2 Points

Clear organizational structure; easily followed; includes transitions; structured format

Is correct sentence structure and proper mechanics utilized?

0 Points

Contains multiple and serious errors of sentence structure: i.e. fragments, run-ons; unable to write simple sentences; numerous errors in spelling and capitalization; intrusive and/or inaccurate punctuation; communication is hindered

1 Points

Formulaic sentence patterns or overuse of simple sentences; errors in sentence structure; contains several punctuation, spelling, and/or capitalization errors (up to 6); errors may or may not interfere with meaning

2 Points

Effective and varied sentences; errors (if present) due to lack of careful proofreading; virtually free of punctuation, spelling, capitalization errors (no more than 3); errors do not interfere with meaning

Are vocabulary and word usage varied and appropriate?

0 Points

Vocabulary is unsophisticated; or subject specific vocabulary or sophisticated vocabulary used incorrectly

1 Points

Proper, but simple vocabulary used; subject specific vocabulary used infrequently

2 Points

Vocabulary is varied, specific and appropriate; uses subject specific vocabulary correctly

Is APA format followed?

0 Points

There are significant format errors present ; multiple (more than 6) of APA formatting errors; in the reference list and/or in-text citations

1 Points

Fewer than 6 APA format errors are present in the reference list in-text; citations; header; headings; page numbers; etc.

2 Points

There are virtually no APA format errors present in either reference list in-text; citations; header; headings; page numbers; etc.

Source of data is credible and data is representative of the scope requirements for the advanced degree being sought (InTASC 6, 9; CAEP A1.1)

0 Points

The source of the data is ambiguous or lacks credibility; data does not allow for problem/weakness identification appropriate for required project scope

5 Points

The source of the data is clear and credible; data does not allow for problem/weakness identification appropriate for required project scope

10 Points

The source of the data is clear and credible; data allows for identification of an of a classroom, multi-classroom, school or district level problem/weakness appropriate to the required project scope

Graphical representation of compiled data allows for easy analysis (CAEP A1.1)

0 Points

Graphical format does not present the data in a clear manner; data is only partially presented

5 Points

Graphical format(s) is appropriate and clearly presents all the collected data

10 Points

Graphical format(s) is appropriate; clearly presents all the collected data; highlights visible patterns or trends

Identified problem/weakness is supported by trends or patterns seen in the data (InTASC 6, 9, 10; CAEP A1.1)

0 Points

Problem/weakness is not clearly identified or does not align with the trends and patterns identified in the data

5 Points

Problem/weakness is clearly identified; aligns with the type of data collected, but connections between the trends/patterns in the data are not clearly described in the narrative

10 Points

Problem/weakness is clearly identified; aligns with the type of data collected; clear connections between the trends/patterns are drawn in the narrative