1 page annotated bibliography due by 15 hours

This assignment invites you to create both an annotated bibliography to explore an area of education that interests you, as well as a summary piece that reflects upon the importance of findings. Please be sure to upload your file as a PDF file. 

Rubric

Annotated Bibliography v2021Annotated Bibliography v2021CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch QuestionConcise and focussed research ques6on exploring causal rela6onship in educa6on.3 to >2.7 ptsExcellentexcellent thought-provoking research question that explores a causal relationship between two or more entities in education.2.7 to >2.3 ptsStrongstrong clear research question that explores a causal relationship between two or more entities in education.2.3 to >2.0 ptsGoodgood research question that explores a causal relationship in education; RQ elements could be somewhat clearer2 to >1.8 ptsSatisfactorysatisfactory research question that somewhat explores a causal relationship in education; more detail or clarity needed.1.8 to >0 ptsNeeds Workresearch question does not sufficiently explore a causal relationship in education; clearer variables need to be identified and contrasted.3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArticlesArticles selected from different peer-reviewed journals that explore different questions relevant to the research question by different authors published after 2005. The bibliography is properly (APA) formatted and includes DOI (or equivalent).4 to >3.7 ptsExcellentExcellent choice of articles that mostly adheres to being: published from two different peer-reviewed journals that explore different issues relevant to the RQ; written by different authors to offer a more balanced view; published after 2005. The bibliography is properly (APA) formatted, and includes DOI (or equivalent).3.7 to >3.3 ptsStrongStrong choice of articles that mainly adheres to being: published from two different peer-reviewed journals that explore different issues relevant to the RQ; written by different authors to offer a more balanced view; published after 2005. The bibliography is properly (APA) formatted, and includes DOI (or equivalent).3.3 to >2.9 ptsGoodGood choice of articles that generally adheres to being: published from two different peer-reviewed journals that explore different issues relevant to the RQ; written by different authors to offer a more balanced view; published after 2005. The bibliography is properly (APA) formatted, and includes DOI (or equivalent).2.9 to >2.5 ptsSatisfactorySatisfactory choice of articles that somewhat adheres to being: published from two different peer-reviewed journals that explore different issues relevant to the RQ; written by different authors to offer a more balanced view; published after 2005. The bibliography is properly (APA) formatted, and includes DOI (or equivalent).2.5 to >0 ptsNeeds WorkChoice of articles generally do not adhere to being: published from two different peer-reviewed journals that explore different issues relevant to the RQ; written by different authors to offer a more balanced view; published after 2005. The bibliography is properly (APA) formatted, and includes DOI (or equivalent).4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysisAccurately & effectively identifies each article’s research question, explains the methodology used and summarizes the findings for each publication. Identifies meaningful limits to the study & offers good suggestions on ways to expand or extend this research. Explains the relevance of the findings to your overall research question5 to >4.5 ptsExcellentexcellent synopsis of each article’s methodology and findings; research question for each article is clearly identified; provides exceptional critique of each article’s benefits/limitations; ties findings of each article to pragmatic relevance within a specified educational context4.5 to >4.0 ptsStrongstrong synopsis of each article’s methodology and findings; research question for each article is clearly identified; provides strong critique of each article’s benefits/limitations; ties findings of each article to pragmatic relevance within a specified educational context4 to >3.5 ptsGoodgood synopsis of each article’s methodology and findings; research question for each article is fairly clearly identified; provides a respectable critique of each article’s benefits/limitations; generally ties findings of each article to pragmatic relevance within a specified educational context3.5 to >3.0 ptsSatisfactorysatisfactory synopsis of each article’s methodology and findings; research question for each article is somewhat identified; provides decent critique of each article’s benefits/limitations; somewhat ties findings of each article to pragmatic relevance within a specified educational context3 to >0 ptsNeeds Worksynopsis of each article’s methodology and findings needs work; research question for each article is somewhat identified; may or may not provide a basic critique of each article’s benefits/limitations; need to tie findings of each article to pragmatic relevance within a specified educational context5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflectionConvincingly explains the importance of your research question and the implication of the articles’ findings to a particular community or education stakeholder. Outlines how these findings might inform educational practice(s) with specific examples in particular contexts.5 to >4.5 ptsExcellentexcellent synthesis of both articles’ findings using specific examples of their implication for educational praxis; a convincing explanation of the importance of the research questions to specific communities or stakeholders.4.5 to >4.0 ptsStrongStrong synthesis of both articles’ findings using some examples of their implication for educational praxis; a clear explanation of the relevance of research question for particular communities or stakeholders.4 to >3.5 ptsGoodA good synthesis of some of the findings with few examples of their implication for educational praxis; an explanation of why the research question might be of interest to particular communities or stakeholders.3.5 to >3.0 ptsSatisfactorySatisfactory overview of the findings and their implication for educational praxis accompanied by a general explanation of the importance of the research question.3 to >0 ptsNeeds WorkThe discussion and importance of the findings to education praxis needs work as does the explanation of the relevance of the research question5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting MechanicsWriting is clear, concise and error-free. Formatting is effective and professional.3 to >2.7 ptsExcellentexcellent writing skills that reflect concise, succinct summaries and arguments; grammar and spelling follow traditional conventions and rules2.7 to >2.3 ptsStrongstrong writing skills that reflect concise, succinct summaries and arguments; grammar and spelling follow traditional conventions and rules2.3 to >2.0 ptsGoodgood writing skills that reflect fairly concise, succinct summaries and arguments; grammar and spelling generally follow traditional conventions and rules2 to >1.7 ptsSatisfactorysatisfactory writing skills that reflect somewhat concise, succinct summaries and arguments; grammar and spelling occasionally follow traditional conventions and rules1.7 to >0 ptsNeeds Workwriting skills concerning summaries, statements, and arguments need some work; grammar and spelling do not generally follow traditional conventions and rules3 pts
Total Points: 20Attachments area