The document outlines the advantages and disadvantages of different grading forms (HTML and Excel) and suggests strategies for addressing common student mistakes, promoting effective communication and feedback. It emphasizes the importance of proper APA formatting and provides resources for citation assistance, while also discussing the significance of understanding word count requirements in academic writing. Additionally, it encourages the creation of comment banks to streamline the grading process and improve overall efficiency.

1. Electronic Grading Mark Barnes

2. Create a Form Article Critique The Article 1. The article relates to the teams selected topic. __10___/10 2. The article provides quality information. __10___/10 Article Summary 3. AR accurately summarizes the information in the article. __20___/20 Critique 4. AR critiques the article and demonstrates critical thinking. __30___/30 Mechanics 5. The article is in proper APA format. __15___/15 6. Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling __15___/15 _____________________________________________________________ Total _100___/100 Comments:

3. HTML Form I use forms saved in HTML Advantage – They can be inserted into Outlook Express of Microsoft Mail posts. Advantage – They copy easily into OLS Disadvantage – They do not automatically calculate scores.

4. Excel Forms Others use Excel Forms Advantage – Self calculating – No math errors. Advantage – Formatting and appearance Disadvantage – Cannot insert into posts directly. Disadvantage – Lose functionality after copying.

5. Identify Patterns Most mistakes made by students are frequently repeated. Identify most common mistake. Create well thought out language to deal with each common mistake. Identify information sources to help students correct the mistake.

6. Identify Patterns Consider often occurring acts worthy of praise. Draft well thought out language to praise and encourage when an event occurs. Identify sources of information that can help the student go to the next level.

7. Create Comment Bank Put comments related to a particular assignment of type of assignment in a directory. Insert comments into your form as you grade the assignment.

8. APA Comment Bank Citations not in APA format Your citations are not in APA format. I understand that citations can be frustrating. Personally, like to use the Citation Machine website to create APA citations. The citation machine will automatically create APA citations for you after you fill out a form containing the necessary information. http://citationmachine.net/

9. APA Comment Bank Cover Sheet APA requires the use of a title page. APA formatting requirements are summarized in the APA Checklist located at: http://markbarnes.us/APA_Quick%20Reference%20Sheet.pdf

10. APA Comment Bank Double Space APA requires that a paper be double spaced. APA formatting requirements are summarized in the APA Checklist located at: http://markbarnes.us/APA_Quick%20Reference%20Sheet.pdf

11. Other Comments Word Count (###) When an assignment includes a required word count or page count, the instructor is telling you that the assignment requires a certain amount of detail. A small word count means that the assignment can be general and not particularly comprehensive. A high word count calls for a comprehensive paper. One of the most important skills you will learn to succeed in school is to understand the meaning of the required word count and to respond with an appropriate paper.

12. Other Comments Make sure that you capitalize "I" With the advent to text messaging many of us pick up habits, such as failing to capitalize “i” when referring to ourselves. It is important to make sure that texting habits do not make their way into our academic writing.

13. Anticipate Common Combinations You may see certain combinations of problems frequently combine. For frequent events, prepare a separate form, which already includes the comments in the form.

14. Advantages Higher Quality More Objectivity Faster Grading More time to do what you want to do.