Signature Project + Major Assignment (A+ Required)

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1. Signature Project Stage 1: Are the focus and purpose clear?

1 Points

Missing thesis; confusion about or misunderstanding of topic; no sense of purpose

2 Points

Simplistic and unfocused ideas; limited sense of purpose

3 Points

Developed thesis; represents sound understanding of the assigned topic; focused

2. Signature Project Stage 1: Are ideas clear and well supported?

1 Points

Absence of support for main points

2 Points

Support is provided, but is not specific; support is only loosely relevant to the main points

3 Points

Ideas sufficiently supported; support is sound, valid, and logical

3. Signature Project Stage 1: Is the writing structured and well organized?

1 Points

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

2 Points

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

3 Points

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

4. Signature Project Stage 1: Did the writer consider audience and tone?

1 Points

No awareness of appropriate audience for assignment; tone is inappropriate

2 Points

Lacks awareness of appropriate audience for the assignment; tone is inconsistent

3 Points

Effective and accurate awareness of audience; tone is appropriate for audience and assignment

5. Signature Project Stage 1: Do appendices include necessary documentation?

1 Points

Most items required in the appendices are not presented in the appendices; the plan and necessary steps to protect human subjects in research are not clear.

2 Points

Most required items are presented in the appendices; items and a plan somewhat demonstrate ethical practices in protection of human subjects.

3 Points

All required items are presented in the appendices; items clearly demonstrate ethical practices in protection of human subjects.

6. Signature Project Stage 1: Are proper mechanics utilized? Is correct sentence structure utilized?

1 Points

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

2 Points

Contains several punctuation, spelling, and/or capitalization errors (up to 6); errors interfere with meaning; formulaic sentence patterns or overuse of simple sentences; errors in sentence structure.

3 Points

Virtually free of punctuation, spelling, capitalization errors (no more than 3); errors do not interfere with meaning; effective and varied sentences; errors (if present) due to lack of careful proofreading; complex sentences are written correctly.

7. Signature Project Stage 1: Are vocabulary and word usage varied and appropriate?

1 Points

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

2 Points

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

3 Points

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

8. Signature Project Stage 1: Is proper evidence and support of original work provided in body of the review?

1 Points

Turnitin or Safe Assign report indicates match percentage of greater than 25 percent.

2 Points

Turnitin or Safe Assign report indicates match percentage of 15 to 25 percent.

3 Points

Turnitin or Safe Assign report indicates a match percentage of less than 15 percent.

9. Signature Project Stage 1: Is APA format followed?

1 Points

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

2 Points

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

3 Points

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

10. Signature Project Stage 1: 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)

1 Points

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

2 Points

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

3 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

11. Signature Project Stage 1: Graphical representation of compiled data allows for easy analysis. (CAEP A1.1)

1 Points

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

2 Points

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

3 Points

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

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

1 Points

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

2 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

3 Points

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

13. Signature Project Stage 1: Best practices are identified and supported by the literature as viable responses to weaknesses and problems represented by the data. (InTASC 8, 9, 10; CAEP A1.1)

1 Points

Best practice(s) are not clearly identified; literature reviewed does not support the identified best practice(s) as a viable option to improve achievement

2 Points

Best practice(s) are clearly identified; literature reviewed does not support the identified best practice(s) as a viable option to improve achievement

3 Points

Best practice(s) are clearly identified; literature reviewed supports the identified best practices as viable responses to the problem/weakness identified

14. Signature Project Stage 1: Theories and/or trends are identified and connected with best practices in literature. (InTASC 8, 9, 10; CAEP A1.1)

1 Points

Theory or trend is not identified; theory/trend identified are not connected with the best practice(s) via literature

2 Points

Theory or trend is clearly identified; literature reviewed does not connect the identified theory/trend with the identified best practice

3 Points

Theory or trend is clearly identified; literature reviewed connects the identified theory/trend with all identified best practices

15. Signature Project Stage 1: Proper level of synthesis is achieved in the literature review. (InTASC 9, 10; CAEP A1.1)

1 Points

Summaries were given; are not clear or fail to make clear connections with best practice(s) and/or theory/trend(s) identified as viable responses to problem/weakness

2 Points

Summaries are clear and concise; clear connections with best practice and/or theory/trend identified as viable response to problem/weakness may or may not be present

3 Points

Synthesis rather than summaries of content presented in the collection of sources is present, clear connections with best practice and/or theory/trend identified as viable response to problem/weakness present

16. Signature Project Stage 1: Proper number of sources requirement is met.

1 Points

Source requirements for the appropriate level was not met

2 Points

Meets minimum requirements for degree level: Master’s-A minimum of 10 sources were utilized;; Specialist’s- A minimum of 15 sources were utilized.

3 Points

Five (5) sources beyond minimum requirements were utilized

17. Signature Project Stage 1: Collaborative resources are identified, explained and supported. (InTASC 1, 5, 10; CAEP A1.1)

1 Points

Collaborative resources are ambiguous or not identified; resources may be identified, but no explanation related to their value or role is provided; the connection between the collaborative resource and the identified problem is not clear

2 Points

Collaborative resource(s) is identified; explanation of value and role is provided, but the connection between the collaborative resource(s) and the identified problem is not clear

3 Points

Collaborative resource(s) is identified; explanation of value and role is provided; connection between the collaborative resource(s) and the identified problem is clear

18. Signature Project Stage 1: Description of plan is clear and easy to follow. (InTASC 7, 9, 10; CAEP A1.1)

1 Points

Action plan is not described; description is not clear; steps in plan are not in a logical order

2 Points

Action plan description is provided, but additional detail may be warranted; steps in plan are outlined, but additional steps may be needed or the order could be altered for better efficiency

3 Points

Action plan description is provided, and sufficient detail is included; steps in plan are outlined; exhaustive list of steps and sequence of steps allows for optimal efficiency and outcome

19. Signature Project Stage 1: Project timeline accounts for all elements in the plan and allocates appropriate amounts of time for each element. (InTASC 7, 10; CAEP A1.1)

1 Points

Project timeline is missing or incomplete; time allocation is inadequate or too extensive for one or more elements included in the plan

2 Points

Project timeline is provided; all elements identified in the plan are included, but additional elements might be needed for an improved outcome; timing and/or time allocation could be improved

3 Points

Project timeline is provided; all necessary elements are included for optimal outcome

20. Signature Project Stage 1: Variables are identified and defined. (CAEP A1.1)

1 Points

Variables are misidentified

2 Points

Variables are identified correctly, but with no clear definitions or explanations as to how they will be measured

3 Points

Variables are identified correctly, with clear definitions and explanations as to how they will be measured

21. Signature Project Stage 1: Required data needs are identified and plans for retrieving and protecting that data are clear. (i.e. methods) (InTASC 6, 9; CAEP A1.1)

1 Points

Data needs are not identified or do not align with the problem; data retrieval plans are missing or inappropriate

2 Points

Data needs are identified; data retrieval plans are included, but plans for protecting the data and/or student confidentiality are not provided or are inadequate

3 Points

Data needs are identified; data retrieval plans are included; adequate plans for protecting student confidentiality and/or data are provided

22. Signature Project Stage 1: Description of the sample and sampling techniques are provided. (CAEP A1.1)

1 Points

Detailed descriptions of the participants are not given and/or sampling technique is not provided

2 Points

Brief overview of the sample is given and sampling technique may or may not be included

3 Points

Full descriptions of the participant sample, sampling technique and justifications for both the sample chosen and the sampling technique are given

23. Signature Project Stage 1: Needed resources are identified, justified, and a leverage plan for acquiring resources is clear and supported. (InTASC 5, 9, 10; CAEP A1.1)

1 Points

Resources are not identified or are inadequate; no justification for the resources is provided; unclear how identified resources might be acquired; plan for acquiring resources is inadequate or ill-conceived

2 Points

Resources are identified, but additional resources may be needed; justification for the resources is provided, but leverage plan for acquiring resources is not clear

3 Points

Exhaustive list of resources is identified; justification for the resources is provided; leverage plan for acquiring resources is outlined

24. Signature Project Stage 1: Justification for how the action plan will address the identified problem is clear: (InTASC 9, 10; CAEP A1.1)

1 Points

No connection between the action plan and the identified problem is provided

2 Points

Connection between the action plan and the identified problem is provided

3 Points

Connection between the action plan and the identified problem is provided; justification of that connection is included

25. Signature Project Stage 1: Connection between action plan and impact on student achievement is clear. (InTASC 9, 10; CAEP A1.1)

1 Points

No connection between action plan outcome and student achievement is provided

2 Points

Connection between action plan outcome and student achievement is provided; justification of that connection may or may not be included

3 Points

Connection between action plan outcome and student achievement is provided; justification of that connection is included; limitations or outside interferences to improved student achievement are identified.