Assignment 2 Rubric
Research Paper on Online Communities of Practice (20 points)
Develop a paper researching online communities of practice using THE CHAPTERS IN YOUR TEXT; the
Infographic: How to become a connected educator; as well as other related articles (below) and at beginning of this
Syllabus. Discuss the benefits, challenges, and opportunities regarding the integration of community practice and
reducing barriers related to your current organization or a nationally recognized organization. Describe how your
community could be/has been transformed using technology and the information learned from the resources. You
may obtain articles from any professional periodical or Website. The written paper should be at least three – five (3-
5) pages in length not including cover page or reference page. A minimum of three (3) scholarly current references
are required for this assignment. USE THE RESOURCES IN A#1, ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY IN A#2.
Write in the third person and submit in a word document. The rubric for grading follows.
Resources:
The Infographic: How to become a connected educator. Retrieved from
https://www.iste.org/explore/articleDetail?articleid=164
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology. (2011).
Connect and inspire: Online communities of practice in education.
Retrieved from
http://connectededucators.org/report/files/2011/03/COCP-Connect-report-draft-201103.pdf
Bates, T. (2014). “The role of communities of practice in a digital age.”
Retrieved from https://www.tonybates.ca/2014/10/01/the-role-of-communities-of-practice-in-a-digital-age/
Biro, Meghan M. (2012). 5 ways social learning communities transform culture and leadership.
Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/meghanbiro/2012/11/25/5-ways-social-learning-communities-
transform-culture-and-leadership/#32de34b57087
Hoadley, C. M., & Kilner, P. G. (2005). Using technology to transform communities of practice into knowledge-
building communities. SIGGROUP Bulletin, 25(1), 31-40. doi: 10.1145/1067699.1067705.
http://dl.acm.org.ezproxylocal.library.nova.edu/citation.cfm?id=1067705&CFID=310533090&CFTOKEN=398647
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Pappas, C. (2016). “8 Tips To Build An Online Learning Community.” Retrieved from
https://elearningindustry.com/tips-build-online-learning-community
Rubric for Assignment 2
Research Paper on Online Communities
The Research Paper on Online Communities is worth 20% (20 points) of your grade. Content is worth 10 points;
writing quality is worth 5 points; and APA style is worth 5 points. The following components will be graded in each
category.
Content (10 points)
Appropriateness of selected research relating to online communities of practice
Discussion on benefits, challenges and opportunities
Summary of the information learned
Comments relating information to student’s organization or a nationally recognized organization
Overall organization of assignment
Con ...
Assignment 2 Rubric Research Paper on Online Communities o.docx
1. Assignment 2 Rubric
Research Paper on Online Communities of Practice (20 points)
Develop a paper researching online communities of practice
using THE CHAPTERS IN YOUR TEXT; the
Infographic: How to become a connected educator; as well as
other related articles (below) and at beginning of this
Syllabus. Discuss the benefits, challenges, and opportunities
regarding the integration of community practice and
reducing barriers related to your current organization or a
nationally recognized organization. Describe how your
community could be/has been transformed using technology and
the information learned from the resources. You
may obtain articles from any professional periodical or Website.
The written paper should be at least three – five (3-
5) pages in length not including cover page or reference page. A
minimum of three (3) scholarly current references
are required for this assignment. USE THE RESOURCES IN
A#1, ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY IN A#2.
Write in the third person and submit in a word document. The
rubric for grading follows.
Resources:
2. The Infographic: How to become a connected educator.
Retrieved from
https://www.iste.org/explore/articleDetail?articleid=164
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational
Technology. (2011).
Connect and inspire: Online communities of practice in
education.
Retrieved from
http://connectededucators.org/report/files/2011/03/COCP-
Connect-report-draft-201103.pdf
Bates, T. (2014). “The role of communities of practice in a
digital age.”
Retrieved from https://www.tonybates.ca/2014/10/01/the-role-
of-communities-of-practice-in-a-digital-age/
Biro, Meghan M. (2012). 5 ways social learning communities
transform culture and leadership.
Retrieved from
https://www.forbes.com/sites/meghanbiro/2012/11/25/5-ways-
social-learning-communities-
transform-culture-and-leadership/#32de34b57087
Hoadley, C. M., & Kilner, P. G. (2005). Using technology to
transform communities of practice into knowledge-
building communities. SIGGROUP Bulletin, 25(1), 31-40. doi:
10.1145/1067699.1067705.
3. http://dl.acm.org.ezproxylocal.library.nova.edu/citation.cfm?id=
1067705&CFID=310533090&CFTOKEN=398647
48
Pappas, C. (2016). “8 Tips To Build An Online Learning
Community.” Retrieved from
https://elearningindustry.com/tips-build-online-learning-
community
Rubric for Assignment 2
Research Paper on Online Communities
The Research Paper on Online Communities is worth 20% (20
points) of your grade. Content is worth 10 points;
writing quality is worth 5 points; and APA style is worth 5
points. The following components will be graded in each
category.
Content (10 points)
Appropriateness of selected research relating to online
communities of practice
Discussion on benefits, challenges and opportunities
Summary of the information learned
Comments relating information to student’s organization or a
nationally recognized organization
4. Overall organization of assignment
Conclusion or summary
Total points:
https://www.iste.org/explore/articleDetail?articleid=164
http://connectededucators.org/report/files/2011/03/COCP-
Connect-report-draft-201103.pdf
https://www.tonybates.ca/2014/10/01/the-role-of-communities-
of-practice-in-a-digital-age/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/meghanbiro/2012/11/25/5-ways-
social-learning-communities-transform-culture-and-
leadership/#32de34b57087
https://www.forbes.com/sites/meghanbiro/2012/11/25/5-ways-
social-learning-communities-transform-culture-and-
leadership/#32de34b57087
http://dl.acm.org.ezproxylocal.library.nova.edu/citation.cfm?id=
1067705&CFID=310533090&CFTOKEN=39864748
http://dl.acm.org.ezproxylocal.library.nova.edu/citation.cfm?id=
1067705&CFID=310533090&CFTOKEN=39864748
Comments:
Writing quality (5 points) to include but not limited to;
Proper use of grammar, syntax, and punctuation
Graduate quality writing
Logical flow of ideas
Appropriate integration of research (3)
Meets required length (3 -5 pages)
5. Written in 3rd person
Total points:
Comments:
APA style (5 points) to include but not limited to;
Appropriate use of direct and indirect quotes
Appropriate use of citations in the text
Correct format for the cover page
Correct format for the reference list Total points:
Comments:
Total points: Equivalent letter grade:
