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Assignment

Reading Excerpt

Be sure to review the Reading Excerpt before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources. 

Marshall et al. (2017) Reading Excerpt

 

The reading above is excerpted from the following article which follows the publishing guidelines of the 6th edition of the  Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association:

Marshall, S. M., Klocko, B., & Davidson, J. (2017). Dissertation completion: No longer higher education's invisible problem. Journal of Educational Research and Practice, 7(1), 74-90. https://doi.org/10.5590/JERAP.2017.07.1.06

To prepare:

· Review the Marshall et. al. (2017) Reading Excerpt linked above.

Prompt: What challenges to completion do you anticipate you will encounter in your doctoral program? What strategies for successful completion do you anticipate will be the most useful for you, and how will you work toward implementing these strategies to meet your goals?

The Assignment:

Write a 1-2-page, double-spaced essay in response to the prompt above. To present your strongest writing skills, submit an essay that:

· Provides a focused and clear central idea that responds to all questions in the assignment prompt with developed ideas;

· Integrates relevant and accurate paraphrased and/or quoted and cited evidence from the Marshall et al. (2017) reading excerpt in support of the argument, accompanied by appropriate analysis - you may use your preferred citation style;

· Organizes ideas with logical structure, clear paragraphs, and transitional words/phrases;

· Uses grammar and mechanics to effectively communicate meaning to readers;

· Maintains academic integrity by demonstrating your original work and appropriately paraphrasing and citing relevant information from the Marshall et al. (2017) reading excerpt. Including outside sources beyond the Marshall et al. (2017) reading excerpt provided above is not required for this essay; if you use them, however, then you must cite any information you summarize, paraphrase, or quote in your preferred citation style.

For additional tips as you draft and revise your essay, visit the  Doctoral Writing Assessment websiteLinks to an external site.  and the  Writing Center websiteLinks to an external site. . Note, however, that this assignment is not eligible for the Writing Center’s paper review service.

Please do not write your name on your essay. Instead, save your document in accordance with the directions that follow.

By day 7 of Week 2

Submit your assignment  by Day 7 (Sunday) of Week 2 at 10:59 pm CT (please adjust this time to your current time zone).

submission information

Important:  Please do not write your name on your essay. Instead, save your Assignment using the naming convention “Assessment+Student ID number.(extension)” (for example,  AssessmentA00111111.doc) as the name. Essays must be submitted in this format to ensure anonymous scoring.

Then, click on  Start Assignment near the top of the page.

Next, click on  Upload File and select  Submit Assignment for review.

Please note: This classroom allows you to upload multiple essay attempts. You will be assessed ONLY on the latest attempt submitted before the assignment deadline closes on Day 7 (Sunday) of Week 2 at 10:59 pm CT (please adjust this time to your current time zone). Earlier drafts will not be considered. Please ensure the final essay you upload has been fully proofread and is ready for scoring. The system cannot accept late submissions uploaded after the assignment deadline.

Assessment Rubric

Assessment Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCentral idea of essay...(weight = x1)...Score possible = 0 - 5

5 pts

Assessment score: 5

Central idea is focused, clear, and directly responds to the prompt, and ideas are fully developed

4 pts

Assessment score: 4

Central idea is clear and related to the prompt, and ideas are developed

3 pts

Assessment score: 3

Central idea is clear and connected to the prompt, and ideas are somewhat developed

2 pts

Assessment score: 2

Central idea is muddled or strays from the prompt, and ideas are not fully developed

1 pts

Assessment score: 1

Central idea is unidentifiable or appears unrelated to the prompt, and ideas are not developed

0 pts

Assessment score: 0

Essay does not follow academic integrity standards; or no essay was submitted

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeParaphrase and analysis...(weight = x1)...Score possible = 0 - 5

5 pts

Assessment score: 5

Clear, accurate, and relevant paraphrased evidence is integrated from the reading to support the overall argument, accompanied by strong analysis and citation and/or attribution

4 pts

Assessment score: 4

Relevant and accurately paraphrased and/or quoted evidence is provided from the reading to support the overall argument, accompanied by analysis and citation and/or attribution

3 pts

Assessment score: 3

Clear connection to the reading is provided through somewhat accurate paraphrase, quotation, and/or allusion, with an attempt to provide analysis and citation/attribution

2 pts

Assessment score: 2

Vague or inaccurate connection to the reading is provided through paraphrase, quotation, and/or allusion, with weak analysis and inconsistent citation/attribution

1 pts

Assessment score: 1

No evidence (paraphrase, quotation, or allusion) is provided from the reading

0 pts

Assessment score: 0

Essay does not follow academic integrity standards; or no essay was submitted

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization...(weight = x1)...Score possible = 0 - 5

5 pts

Assessment score: 5

Ideas are well organized with logical overall structure, clearly developed paragraphs, and effective transitional words/phrases

4 pts

Assessment score: 4

Ideas are organized with logical structure, clear paragraphs, and appropriate transitional words/phrases

3 pts

Assessment score: 3

Ideas are organized but lack logical structure, clear paragraphs, or appropriate transitional words/phrases

2 pts

Assessment score: 2

Ideas are loosely organized but lack logical structure, clear paragraphs, and/or appropriate transitional words/phrases

1 pts

Assessment score: 1

Ideas are disorganized with unclear structure, paragraphs, and transitional words/phrases

0 pts

Assessment score: 0

Essay does not follow academic integrity standards; or no essay was submitted

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar and Mechanics...(weight = x1)...Score possible = 0 - 5

5 pts

Assessment score: 5

Use of grammar and mechanics skillfully communicates meaning to reader

4 pts

Assessment score: 4

Use of grammar and mechanics is straightforward and effectively conveys meaning to reader

3 pts

Assessment score: 3

Few inaccuracies in grammar and mechanics distract reader from meaning

2 pts

Assessment score: 2

Some inaccuracies in grammar and mechanics limit reader’s access to ideas

1 pts

Assessment score: 1

Multiple inaccuracies in grammar and mechanics impede reader’s access to ideas

0 pts

Assessment score: 0

Essay does not follow academic integrity standards; or no essay was submitted

5 pts

Total Points: 20