Theoretical Analysis Paper and presentation

Criteria

Unsatisfactory

0

Developing

2

Satisfactory

3

Excellent

4

Score

Context of the Theory

Theory is not specified or definition of theory is directly (copied) replicated from the source.

Theory is broadly defined and refers to theorists who developed the term and its purpose.

Theory is defined in the writer’s own words. Writer identifies theorists who developed the theory and its purpose.

Theory is defined in the writer’s own words. Writer identifies theorists who developed the theory and when, its purpose in multiple disciplines.

Applications of Theory

No evidence provided on theory being applied to settings in education and beyond the school context

One to two theoretical applications are broadly mentioned for the PK-12 curriculum content or instructional practice.

Three theoretical applications are mentioned in details for the PK-12 content curriculum, teacher’s instructional practice, and in students’ communities/outside of the classroom context. The writer cites scholars that support their claims.

Four or more applications are mentioned in details for PK-12 content, teacher’s instructional delivery/practice, and in students’ communities/beyond the classroom context. The writer cites scholars that support their claims. Applications also address future work that is needed for the theory.

Comparison of Theories

No evidence provided on comparing a specific theory with another theory.

Comparison of theory only identifies and explains 1 theory and theorist and how the theory is similar or different.

Comparison of theory identifies and explains how the given theory is similar and different from the other theory purpose and application. The writer cites scholars that support their claims.

Comparison of theory identifies and explains how the given theory is similar and different from the other theory purpose and application. The writer explains how the two theorists would view a contemporary issue differently or in through a similar perspective. The writer cites scholars that support their claims.

Empowerment/ Disempowerment of the Theory for Targeted Communities

No evidence provided on explaining how the theory empowers or disempowered a specific community.

Paper states how the theory empowers or disempowers a specific community.

Paper states how the theory empowers and disempowers specific communities.

Paper states how the theory initially disempowered specific communities and how it has evolved to empower specific communities.

Argument of Theory

No evidence provided on explaining the argument, and personal use of the theory.

The paper provides explanation on the importance of using the theory.

The paper includes details for only supporting the theory by identifying how the writer intends to apply it.

The paper includes details for supporting the theory, explanation on applying it, and its limitations of the theory are clearly defined.

Application of Selected Theory to Your Purpose as an Educator

No evidence provided on how the selected theory identifies their role in the classroom and connection with classroom practices

Minimal evidence with no scholarly support that addresses how the selected theory identifies their role in the classroom.

Evidence that addresses how the selected theory identifies your purpose of teaching, how you should teach, and why.

Evidence with scholarly support that addresses how the selected theory identifies your purpose of teaching, how you should teach, why it is most effective for the most marginalized communities.

Organization/

Structure of Paper

No evidence of organization/structure on the paper.

Parts of the paper show organization but remain difficult for the reader to follow.

The body of the paper is organized through the identification of a thesis, use of transitional words, headings and sub-headings.

The body of the paper is organized through the identification of a thesis, use of transitional words, headings, sub-headings, and closing.

APA 7th Edition Format

None of the elements of the paper adhere to the APA 7th edition format.

Few of the citations, headings, and reference page in the paper follow the APA 7th edition format.

Most of the citations, headings, and reference page in the paper follow the APA 7th edition format.

All citations, headings, and reference page in the paper follow the APA 7th edition format.

Mechanics of Writing

Five or more grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

Three to four grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

Only 1-2 Grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors are found on the paper. Transitional phrases are presented in the paper.

Grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors are very non-existent (>1). Transitional phrases are used to support the coherence and structure of the paper.

Presentation

The volume is so low or the rate is so fast that you cannot understand most of the message. The content is primarily irrelevant.

The volume level is appropriate. However, the speaker includes some irrelevant content. The speaker wanders off the topic. 

The speaker focuses primarily on relevant content. The speaker sticks to the topic. The speaker adapts the content in a general way to the listener and the situation. The speaker uses creativity to deliver the main idea of the content. The speaker exceeds over 1-2 minute for the time of the presentation

The speaker focuses primarily on relevant content. The speaker sticks to the topic. The speaker adapts the content in a general way to the listener and the situation. The speaker uses creativity to deliver the main idea of the content. The speaker does not exceed the time for the presentation.