Improving Student Achievement

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Improving Student Achievement - Rubric Total 255 points

Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Less Than Satisfactory

3. Satisfactory 4. Good 5. Excellent

Discuss the Following Based on the Research Study

Discuss the Following Based on the Research Study: Problem, Purpose, Method, Design, Research Questions, and Results

0 points

Discussion of the research study elements is not present.

28.31 points

Explanation of how discussion of the research study elements is present, but incomplete.

30.22 points

Discussion of the research study elements is present, but done at a cursory level. Research uses scholarly sources.

33.28 points

Discussion of the research study elements is thorough, but may not be comprehensive. Research is from original sources. Most are authoritative, but some are outdated.

38.25 points

Discussion of the research study elements is comprehensive, insightful and complete. Research is from original, current sources.

Evaluate the Validity of the Results and Discuss the Practical Implications for Practice

Evaluate the Validity of the Results and Discuss the Practical Implications for Practice

0 points

Evaluation of the validity of the research study results and discussion of the implications for practice is not present.

28.31 points

Evaluation of the validity of the research study results and discussion of the implications for practice is present, but incomplete.

30.22 points

Evaluation of the validity of the research study results and discussion of the implications for practice is present, but done at a cursory level. Research uses scholarly sources.

33.28 points

Evaluation of the validity of the research study results and discussion of the implications for practice is thorough. Research is from original sources. Most are authoritative, but some are outdated.

38.25 points

Evaluation of the validity of the research study results and discussion of the implications for practice is insightful and detailed. Research is from original, current sources.

Critique the Effectiveness of the Initiative Found in the Research Article

Critique the Effectiveness of the Initiative Found in the Research Article

0 points

Critique of the effectiveness of the initiative found in the research article is not present.

28.31 points

Critique of the effectiveness of the initiative found in the research article is present, but incomplete.

30.22 points

Critique of the effectiveness of the initiative found in the research article is present, but done at a cursory level. Research uses scholarly sources.

33.28 points

Critique of the effectiveness of the initiative found in the research article is thorough. Research is from original sources. Most are authoritative, but some are outdated.

38.25 points

Critique of the effectiveness of the initiative found in the research article is insightful and detailed. Research is from original, current sources.

Discuss Global Influences That Impact the Initiative in Relation to Student Learning

Discuss Global Influences That Impact the Initiative in Relation to Student Learning

0 points

Discussion of the global influences that impact the initiative in relation to student learning is not present.

28.31 points

Discussion of the global influences that impact the initiative in relation to student learning is present, but incomplete.

30.22 points

Discussion of the global influences that impact the initiative in relation to student learning is present, but done at a cursory level. Research uses scholarly sources.

33.28 points

Discussion of the global influences that impact the initiative in relation to student learning is thorough. Research is from original sources. Most are authoritative, but some are outdated.

38.25 points

Discussion of the global influences that impact the initiative in relation to student learning is insightful and detailed. Research is from original, current sources.

Synthesis and Argument

Synthesis and Argument

0 points

No synthesis of source information is evident. Statement of purpose is not followed to a justifiable conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent

18.87 points

Synthesis of source information is attempted, but is not successful. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the

20.15 points

Synthesis of source information is present, but pedantic. Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument

22.19 points

Synthesis of source information is present and meaningful. Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a

25.5 points

Synthesis of source information is present and scholarly. Argument is clear and convincing, presenting a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are

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and uses non-credible sources.

logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

authoritative.

Thesis Development and Purpose

Thesis Development and Purpose

0 points

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

13.21 points

Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.

14.1 points

Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose.

15.53 points

Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

17.85 points

Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

Argument Logic and Construction

Argument Logic and Construction

0 points

Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.

15.1 points

Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

16.12 points

Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

17.75 points

Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

20.4 points

Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

0 points

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.

9.44 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.

10.07 points

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.

11.09 points

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.

12.75 points

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

0 points

Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

9.44 points

Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.

10.07 points

Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

11.09 points

Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

12.75 points

All format elements are correct.

Research Citations

Research Citations (In- text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to

0 points

No reference page is included. No citations are used.

9.44 points

Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used.

10.07 points

Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be

11.09 points

Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct.

12.75 points

In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.

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assignment and style) present.

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