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This document provides a grading rubric for essays and research papers. It evaluates papers across several categories, including overall impression, argument, evidence, sources, citations, organization, clarity and style. For each category, it provides descriptors to evaluate papers as excellent, good, needs improvement or poor. For example, in the overall impression category, an excellent paper directly addresses the main question and adds new insight, while a poor paper does not address the question and shows the author did not retain information from the course. The rubric provides a detailed way to assess the quality of essays and research papers.
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AMH 2042 RVC Spring 2019Essay Paper Grading Rubric Adopted f.docx
AMH 2042 RVC Spring 2019
Essay Paper Grading Rubric
Adopted from Professor Jay Aronson, Carnegie Mellon University
Excellent
Good
Needs Improvement
Poor
F
Overall Impression
Author directly addresses main question or issue, and adds new insight to the subject not provided in lectures, readings, or class discussions. The author has retained nearly all of the knowledge presented in class. He/She is able to synthesize this knowledge in new ways and relate to material not covered in the course.
Author competently addresses main question or issue, but does not add much new insight into the subject. That said, it is clear that the author has learned a great deal in class and is able to communicate this knowledge to others.
Author attempts to address main question or issue, but fails. The author has retained some information from the course, but does not fully understand its meaning or context and cannot clearly convey it to others.
Essay does NOT address main question or issue, and it is obvious that author has not retained any information from the course.
P
L
A
G
I
A
R
I
S
M
Argument
Essay contains a clear argument—i.e., lets the reader know exactly what the author is trying to communicate.
An argument is present, but reader must reconstruct it from the text.
Author attempts, but fails, to make an argument (e.g., starts with a rhetorical question/statement or anecdote that is never put into context).
No attempt is made to articulate an argument.
Evidence
Provides compelling and accurate evidence that convinces reader to accept main argument. The importance/relevance of all pieces of evidence is clearly stated. There are no gaps in reasoning—i.e., the reader does not need to assume anything or do additional research to accept main argument.
Provides necessary evidence to convince reader of most aspects of the main argument but not all. The importance/ relevance of some evidence presented may not be totally clear. Reader must make a few mental leaps or do some additional research to fully accept all aspects of main argument.
Not enough evidence is provided to support author’s argument, or evidence is incomplete, incorrect, or oversimplified. Information from lectures and readings is not effectively used.
Either no evidence is provided, or there are numerous factual mistakes, omissions or oversimplifications. There is little or no mention of information from lectures and readings.
Excellent
Good
Needs Improvement
Poor
F
Counter-Evidence
The author considers the evidence, or alternate interpretations of evidence, that could be used to refute or weaken his/her argument, and thoughtfully responds to it.
Author acknowledges that counter-evidence or alternative interpretations exists, and lists them fully, but does not effectively explain to reader why his/her argument still stands.
Author acknowledges some of the most obvious counter-evidence and alternative explanations, but is not comprehensi.
Graduate Writing RubricPUS AssignmentRubricGraduate WritingEXE.docx
Graduate Writing RubricPUS AssignmentRubric
Graduate Writing
EXEMPLARYLEVEL
ACCOMPLISHED
LEVEL
DEVELOPING
LEVEL
BEGINNINGLEVEL
Thesis
(10%)
Student develops a focused and sophisticated research question or thesis that enhances the scholarly discussion of questions and ideas that are important to scholars in the discipline.
Student develops a focused and sophisticated research question or thesis, engaging with the questions and ideas of the field.
Student develops a research question that is clear, but not focused or sophisticated, and may or may not engage with questions and ideas important in the discipline.
Student develops a research question that is unclear or confused, or does not at all engage with the questions and ideas important to scholars in the discipline.
Introduction
(10%)
The writing provides an exceptional roadmap for the essay. In addition, the introduction includes meets all of the following criteria:
· The introduction contextualizes the thesis statement by referring to larger issues in the discipline.
· The introduction provides rationale for pursuing the thesis by demonstrating a research need or question.
· The introduction articulates how the paper will address the key question or issue being studied.
· The introduction refers to relevant, appropriate scholarly literature.
The writing provides a clear roadmap for the essay. In addition, the introduction includes meets at least 3 of the following criteria:
· The introduction contextualizes the thesis statement by referring to larger issues in the discipline.
· The introduction provides rationale for pursuing the thesis by demonstrating a research need or question.
· The introduction articulates how the paper will address the key question or issue being studied.
· The introduction refers to relevant, appropriate scholarly literature.
The writing provides a basic roadmap for the essay. In addition, the introduction includes meets at least 2 of the following criteria:
· The introduction contextualizes the thesis statement by referring to larger issues in the discipline.
· The introduction provides rationale for pursuing the thesis by demonstrating a research need or question.
· The introduction articulates how the paper will address the key question or issue being studied.
· The introduction refers to relevant, appropriate scholarly literature.
The writing provides an incomplete roadmap for the essay. In addition, the introduction includes meets fewer than 2 of the following criteria:
· The introduction contextualizes the thesis statement by referring to larger issues in the discipline.
· The introduction provides rationale for pursuing the thesis by demonstrating a research need or question.
· The introduction articulates how the paper will address the key question or issue being studied.
· The introduction refers to relevant, appropriate scholarly literature.
Argument and Synthesis of Knowledge
(20%)
The argument builds logically upon the thesi ...
Summary Exercise InstructionsFor this assignment only, there is .docx
Summary Exercise Instructions
For this assignment only, there is no draft option. You should simply submit your required final copy whenever you are ready. This assignment is designed to inform your larger research project.
Additional helpful resources:
Summary Exercise Rubric | Summary Exercise Sample 1 | Summary Exercise Sample 2
Option #1: Investigate and Interview
You have already chosen a topic and created a working thesis statement for your research paper topic. Find a non-profit organization (e.g., one that provides literacy instruction, a support group for cancer patients, a shelter that provides refuge for battered women) in your city that is connected to your topic. For example, if you are researching services for blind people, you might interview someone at the National Federation of the Blind.
Explain your assignment and request an interview with a staff member who is considered an expert in the field. Create 10 to 20 questions related to your thesis statement to ask the interviewee. For the writing assignment (Note that you should be conducting this interview yourself. You should not be summarizing an interview that someone else conducted):
· Create an introduction that includes the interviewee’s background. What is his/ her name? What is his/her position? How long has your interviewee worked at this organization, and what is his/her role there? These are just some of the questions that you can ask to help you build your introductory paragraph.
· Summarize the interviewee's responses in approximately three cohesive body paragraphs.
· Finish with a concluding paragraph that explains how this interview helped you better understand your chosen research paper topic.
Option #2: Getting What you Need from Periodicals
Locate credible sources for your chosen topic of the research paper project. Find at least five relevant sources from periodicals (Please do not use basic informative website such as ehow or Wikipedia. The source you choose will ideally be an academic or research-based article). From the sources that you find, choose one to summarize. The source you choose should be a credible periodical and not merely a random website. Also keep in mind that your chosen source should be research-based and non-fiction. For example, you should not summarize a short story for this assignment. Choose a source such as a journal article, an essay in an anthology, a magazine article, or a newspaper article. For this option, you might use this as a guideline for crafting your thesis statement: John Smith’s book The Guiding Light explained (add first paragraph focus), (add second paragraph focus), and (add third paragraph focus).
Here are some possible places to search for good sources:
· Internet Public Library: http://www.ipl.org/
· Google Scholar: http://scholar.google.com/ (note that this is different from regular Google)
· Microsoft Academic Search: http://academic.research.microsoft.com/
· Cornell University’s arXiv (open access sou ...
ANT2002 Major Essay Instructions.docxEssay Question Discuss.docx
ANT2002 Major Essay Instructions.docx
Essay Question:
Discuss the concept of an epidemiological transition. Explain the natures of those associated with the Neolithic, urbanisation/civilisation, colonisation/migration/ conquest, and modernisation.
MAJOR ESSAY (2500-3000 WDS)Assessment
· Item MAJOR ESSAY (2500-3000 WDS) — TWMBA ONLINE ONL
Due by 11 May 2020
Maximum grade 40
Weighting 40%
· Assessment of essays
All essays returned to you will have a marking matrix attached with comments. These are meant to be constructive and are made to point out errors and areas where improvements could be made. The comments will explain why you got the mark you did. They are, therefore, usually ‘critical’. You should consider these comments carefully, and try to understand why they were made. If you do not see the point, or want further comment, please take this matter up with whoever marked your essay, preferably via the course coordinator A/Prof Lara Lamb.
The following points will be noted particularly in marking essays:
1. Relevance to the topic set.
2. Organisation and effectiveness of argument, and proper use of anthropological concepts and principles as outlined during the course of your reading.
3. Evidence of reading outside the set texts and accuracy of facts presented in the essay.
4. Originality – careful and critical thought about the topic, and use of illustrative material from independent reading and also, to some extent, from observation and experience.
5. Accuracy and clarity of written English, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Overall legibility and general setting out will be noted, especially of essay structure and referencing.
How to write an essay/presentation
Do not go over the word limit. This is set specifically to help you develop a sharp and concise style. Going under the word limit is preferable to ‘padding out’ your answer with vagaries or ‘waffle’ to reach the word limit.
Do not use value judgements of subjective terminology such as: primitive, backward, surprisingly advanced, superior or developed. You must be objective and indicate clearly what you mean by your terms.
Writing an essay is a gradual process; the final version of an essay should have been developed over several drafts, prepared as you explore the topic and compile notes from reading material.
You will usually need to do some reading before you can grasp the significance of the set topic. Begin with the suggested references in your book of reading and, as you read, keep a copy of the actual wording of the topic/question in view. Initial reading will enable you to:
1. Recognise the implications underlying the actual wording of the topic.
2. Understand key ideas and terms.
3. Identify all parts of the set question.
After some preliminary reading, when you feel you are beginning to grasp the topic, draft an outline plan for your essay. This will involve drawing up headings for each major section of your essay, writing a statement, in .
STUDENT SELF APPRIASAL OF LEARNINGBachelor of Arts in Psycho.docx
STUDENT SELF APPRIASAL OF LEARNING
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
College of Undergraduate Studies
Program Outcome One
CRITICAL THINKING
Unsatisfactory
1
Emerging
2
Proficient
3
Exemplary
4
Competency 1.1
Apply critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.
Demonstrates limited ability to identify the essential elements of a problem, issue, or argument (e.g. ignores or misses important aspects of hypotheses or conclusions, own assumptions or agenda is forced; unable to take into account more than one perspective such as neuropsychological, social, cognitive, etc.).
Recognizes the essential elements of a problem, issue, or argument; however, some aspects of hypotheses or conclusions are confused or incorrect, details or nuances are missing or glossed over, multiple points of view are taken into account but contradictions are not resolved.
Analyzesthe essential elements of a problem, issue, or argument and explains the logic of hypotheses or conclusions; details and nuances are incorporated and multiple points of view are considered with contradictions resolved.
Limited support from research and analytic deduction is provided.
Evaluates the essential elements of a problem, issue, or argument with hypotheses, analysis and conclusions that support their own position on the problem through objective research.
COMMENTS:
Program Outcome One
CRITICAL THINKING
Unsatisfactory
1
Emerging
2
Proficient
3
Exemplary
4
Competency 1.2
Seek and evaluate scientific evidence for psychological claims.
Does not seek information from multiple sources and is inconsistent in describing information on the basis of consistency, relevance, and accuracy (e.g. fails to distinguish between fact, opinion, and value judgment; does not include connections to other contexts; does not question “norms” or expert evidences).
Seeks information from multiple sources, and describesit on the basis of its consistency, relevance, and accuracy, making some attempt to avoid bias in materials used but struggles with being able to allocate information to the problem, issue, or argument at hand.
Seeks information from multiple sources and describesit on the basis of its consistency, relevance, and accuracy and allocatessuch information to the problem, issue, or argument at hand.
Seeks information from multiple sources and evaluatesit on the basis of its consistency, relevance, and accuracy, and producesa logical progression of ideas that are relevant and coherent.
COMMENTS:
Program Outcome Two
RESEARCH
Unsatisfactory
1
Emerging
2
Proficient
3
Exemplary
4
Competency 2.1
Apply basic research method, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation to become informed consumers of research.
Identifies the majority of an empirical article’s components but is only able to explain a few of such components (e.g.: the abstract, hypothesis, methodology, statistical and othe.
STUDENT SELF APPRIASAL OF LEARNINGBachelor of Arts in Psycho.docx
STUDENT SELF APPRIASAL OF LEARNING
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
College of Undergraduate Studies
Program Outcome One
CRITICAL THINKING
Unsatisfactory
1
Emerging
2
Proficient
3
Exemplary
4
Competency 1.1
Apply critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.
Demonstrates limited ability to identify the essential elements of a problem, issue, or argument (e.g. ignores or misses important aspects of hypotheses or conclusions, own assumptions or agenda is forced; unable to take into account more than one perspective such as neuropsychological, social, cognitive, etc.).
Recognizes the essential elements of a problem, issue, or argument; however, some aspects of hypotheses or conclusions are confused or incorrect, details or nuances are missing or glossed over, multiple points of view are taken into account but contradictions are not resolved.
Analyzesthe essential elements of a problem, issue, or argument and explains the logic of hypotheses or conclusions; details and nuances are incorporated and multiple points of view are considered with contradictions resolved.
Limited support from research and analytic deduction is provided.
Evaluates the essential elements of a problem, issue, or argument with hypotheses, analysis and conclusions that support their own position on the problem through objective research.
COMMENTS:
Program Outcome One
CRITICAL THINKING
Unsatisfactory
1
Emerging
2
Proficient
3
Exemplary
4
Competency 1.2
Seek and evaluate scientific evidence for psychological claims.
Does not seek information from multiple sources and is inconsistent in describing information on the basis of consistency, relevance, and accuracy (e.g. fails to distinguish between fact, opinion, and value judgment; does not include connections to other contexts; does not question “norms” or expert evidences).
Seeks information from multiple sources, and describesit on the basis of its consistency, relevance, and accuracy, making some attempt to avoid bias in materials used but struggles with being able to allocate information to the problem, issue, or argument at hand.
Seeks information from multiple sources and describesit on the basis of its consistency, relevance, and accuracy and allocatessuch information to the problem, issue, or argument at hand.
Seeks information from multiple sources and evaluatesit on the basis of its consistency, relevance, and accuracy, and producesa logical progression of ideas that are relevant and coherent.
COMMENTS:
Program Outcome Two
RESEARCH
Unsatisfactory
1
Emerging
2
Proficient
3
Exemplary
4
Competency 2.1
Apply basic research method, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation to become informed consumers of research.
Identifies the majority of an empirical article’s components but is only able to explain a few of such components (e.g.: the abstract, hypothesis, methodology, statistical and o.
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AMH 2042 RVC Spring 2019Essay Paper Grading Rubric Adopted f.docx
AMH 2042 RVC Spring 2019
Essay Paper Grading Rubric
Adopted from Professor Jay Aronson, Carnegie Mellon University
Excellent
Good
Needs Improvement
Poor
F
Overall Impression
Author directly addresses main question or issue, and adds new insight to the subject not provided in lectures, readings, or class discussions. The author has retained nearly all of the knowledge presented in class. He/She is able to synthesize this knowledge in new ways and relate to material not covered in the course.
Author competently addresses main question or issue, but does not add much new insight into the subject. That said, it is clear that the author has learned a great deal in class and is able to communicate this knowledge to others.
Author attempts to address main question or issue, but fails. The author has retained some information from the course, but does not fully understand its meaning or context and cannot clearly convey it to others.
Essay does NOT address main question or issue, and it is obvious that author has not retained any information from the course.
P
L
A
G
I
A
R
I
S
M
Argument
Essay contains a clear argument—i.e., lets the reader know exactly what the author is trying to communicate.
An argument is present, but reader must reconstruct it from the text.
Author attempts, but fails, to make an argument (e.g., starts with a rhetorical question/statement or anecdote that is never put into context).
No attempt is made to articulate an argument.
Evidence
Provides compelling and accurate evidence that convinces reader to accept main argument. The importance/relevance of all pieces of evidence is clearly stated. There are no gaps in reasoning—i.e., the reader does not need to assume anything or do additional research to accept main argument.
Provides necessary evidence to convince reader of most aspects of the main argument but not all. The importance/ relevance of some evidence presented may not be totally clear. Reader must make a few mental leaps or do some additional research to fully accept all aspects of main argument.
Not enough evidence is provided to support author’s argument, or evidence is incomplete, incorrect, or oversimplified. Information from lectures and readings is not effectively used.
Either no evidence is provided, or there are numerous factual mistakes, omissions or oversimplifications. There is little or no mention of information from lectures and readings.
Excellent
Good
Needs Improvement
Poor
F
Counter-Evidence
The author considers the evidence, or alternate interpretations of evidence, that could be used to refute or weaken his/her argument, and thoughtfully responds to it.
Author acknowledges that counter-evidence or alternative interpretations exists, and lists them fully, but does not effectively explain to reader why his/her argument still stands.
Author acknowledges some of the most obvious counter-evidence and alternative explanations, but is not comprehensi.
Graduate Writing RubricPUS AssignmentRubricGraduate WritingEXE.docx
Graduate Writing RubricPUS AssignmentRubric
Graduate Writing
EXEMPLARYLEVEL
ACCOMPLISHED
LEVEL
DEVELOPING
LEVEL
BEGINNINGLEVEL
Thesis
(10%)
Student develops a focused and sophisticated research question or thesis that enhances the scholarly discussion of questions and ideas that are important to scholars in the discipline.
Student develops a focused and sophisticated research question or thesis, engaging with the questions and ideas of the field.
Student develops a research question that is clear, but not focused or sophisticated, and may or may not engage with questions and ideas important in the discipline.
Student develops a research question that is unclear or confused, or does not at all engage with the questions and ideas important to scholars in the discipline.
Introduction
(10%)
The writing provides an exceptional roadmap for the essay. In addition, the introduction includes meets all of the following criteria:
· The introduction contextualizes the thesis statement by referring to larger issues in the discipline.
· The introduction provides rationale for pursuing the thesis by demonstrating a research need or question.
· The introduction articulates how the paper will address the key question or issue being studied.
· The introduction refers to relevant, appropriate scholarly literature.
The writing provides a clear roadmap for the essay. In addition, the introduction includes meets at least 3 of the following criteria:
· The introduction contextualizes the thesis statement by referring to larger issues in the discipline.
· The introduction provides rationale for pursuing the thesis by demonstrating a research need or question.
· The introduction articulates how the paper will address the key question or issue being studied.
· The introduction refers to relevant, appropriate scholarly literature.
The writing provides a basic roadmap for the essay. In addition, the introduction includes meets at least 2 of the following criteria:
· The introduction contextualizes the thesis statement by referring to larger issues in the discipline.
· The introduction provides rationale for pursuing the thesis by demonstrating a research need or question.
· The introduction articulates how the paper will address the key question or issue being studied.
· The introduction refers to relevant, appropriate scholarly literature.
The writing provides an incomplete roadmap for the essay. In addition, the introduction includes meets fewer than 2 of the following criteria:
· The introduction contextualizes the thesis statement by referring to larger issues in the discipline.
· The introduction provides rationale for pursuing the thesis by demonstrating a research need or question.
· The introduction articulates how the paper will address the key question or issue being studied.
· The introduction refers to relevant, appropriate scholarly literature.
Argument and Synthesis of Knowledge
(20%)
The argument builds logically upon the thesi ...
Summary Exercise InstructionsFor this assignment only, there is .docx
Summary Exercise Instructions
For this assignment only, there is no draft option. You should simply submit your required final copy whenever you are ready. This assignment is designed to inform your larger research project.
Additional helpful resources:
Summary Exercise Rubric | Summary Exercise Sample 1 | Summary Exercise Sample 2
Option #1: Investigate and Interview
You have already chosen a topic and created a working thesis statement for your research paper topic. Find a non-profit organization (e.g., one that provides literacy instruction, a support group for cancer patients, a shelter that provides refuge for battered women) in your city that is connected to your topic. For example, if you are researching services for blind people, you might interview someone at the National Federation of the Blind.
Explain your assignment and request an interview with a staff member who is considered an expert in the field. Create 10 to 20 questions related to your thesis statement to ask the interviewee. For the writing assignment (Note that you should be conducting this interview yourself. You should not be summarizing an interview that someone else conducted):
· Create an introduction that includes the interviewee’s background. What is his/ her name? What is his/her position? How long has your interviewee worked at this organization, and what is his/her role there? These are just some of the questions that you can ask to help you build your introductory paragraph.
· Summarize the interviewee's responses in approximately three cohesive body paragraphs.
· Finish with a concluding paragraph that explains how this interview helped you better understand your chosen research paper topic.
Option #2: Getting What you Need from Periodicals
Locate credible sources for your chosen topic of the research paper project. Find at least five relevant sources from periodicals (Please do not use basic informative website such as ehow or Wikipedia. The source you choose will ideally be an academic or research-based article). From the sources that you find, choose one to summarize. The source you choose should be a credible periodical and not merely a random website. Also keep in mind that your chosen source should be research-based and non-fiction. For example, you should not summarize a short story for this assignment. Choose a source such as a journal article, an essay in an anthology, a magazine article, or a newspaper article. For this option, you might use this as a guideline for crafting your thesis statement: John Smith’s book The Guiding Light explained (add first paragraph focus), (add second paragraph focus), and (add third paragraph focus).
Here are some possible places to search for good sources:
· Internet Public Library: http://www.ipl.org/
· Google Scholar: http://scholar.google.com/ (note that this is different from regular Google)
· Microsoft Academic Search: http://academic.research.microsoft.com/
· Cornell University’s arXiv (open access sou ...
ANT2002 Major Essay Instructions.docxEssay Question Discuss.docx
ANT2002 Major Essay Instructions.docx
Essay Question:
Discuss the concept of an epidemiological transition. Explain the natures of those associated with the Neolithic, urbanisation/civilisation, colonisation/migration/ conquest, and modernisation.
MAJOR ESSAY (2500-3000 WDS)Assessment
· Item MAJOR ESSAY (2500-3000 WDS) — TWMBA ONLINE ONL
Due by 11 May 2020
Maximum grade 40
Weighting 40%
· Assessment of essays
All essays returned to you will have a marking matrix attached with comments. These are meant to be constructive and are made to point out errors and areas where improvements could be made. The comments will explain why you got the mark you did. They are, therefore, usually ‘critical’. You should consider these comments carefully, and try to understand why they were made. If you do not see the point, or want further comment, please take this matter up with whoever marked your essay, preferably via the course coordinator A/Prof Lara Lamb.
The following points will be noted particularly in marking essays:
1. Relevance to the topic set.
2. Organisation and effectiveness of argument, and proper use of anthropological concepts and principles as outlined during the course of your reading.
3. Evidence of reading outside the set texts and accuracy of facts presented in the essay.
4. Originality – careful and critical thought about the topic, and use of illustrative material from independent reading and also, to some extent, from observation and experience.
5. Accuracy and clarity of written English, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Overall legibility and general setting out will be noted, especially of essay structure and referencing.
How to write an essay/presentation
Do not go over the word limit. This is set specifically to help you develop a sharp and concise style. Going under the word limit is preferable to ‘padding out’ your answer with vagaries or ‘waffle’ to reach the word limit.
Do not use value judgements of subjective terminology such as: primitive, backward, surprisingly advanced, superior or developed. You must be objective and indicate clearly what you mean by your terms.
Writing an essay is a gradual process; the final version of an essay should have been developed over several drafts, prepared as you explore the topic and compile notes from reading material.
You will usually need to do some reading before you can grasp the significance of the set topic. Begin with the suggested references in your book of reading and, as you read, keep a copy of the actual wording of the topic/question in view. Initial reading will enable you to:
1. Recognise the implications underlying the actual wording of the topic.
2. Understand key ideas and terms.
3. Identify all parts of the set question.
After some preliminary reading, when you feel you are beginning to grasp the topic, draft an outline plan for your essay. This will involve drawing up headings for each major section of your essay, writing a statement, in .
STUDENT SELF APPRIASAL OF LEARNINGBachelor of Arts in Psycho.docx
STUDENT SELF APPRIASAL OF LEARNING
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
College of Undergraduate Studies
Program Outcome One
CRITICAL THINKING
Unsatisfactory
1
Emerging
2
Proficient
3
Exemplary
4
Competency 1.1
Apply critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.
Demonstrates limited ability to identify the essential elements of a problem, issue, or argument (e.g. ignores or misses important aspects of hypotheses or conclusions, own assumptions or agenda is forced; unable to take into account more than one perspective such as neuropsychological, social, cognitive, etc.).
Recognizes the essential elements of a problem, issue, or argument; however, some aspects of hypotheses or conclusions are confused or incorrect, details or nuances are missing or glossed over, multiple points of view are taken into account but contradictions are not resolved.
Analyzesthe essential elements of a problem, issue, or argument and explains the logic of hypotheses or conclusions; details and nuances are incorporated and multiple points of view are considered with contradictions resolved.
Limited support from research and analytic deduction is provided.
Evaluates the essential elements of a problem, issue, or argument with hypotheses, analysis and conclusions that support their own position on the problem through objective research.
COMMENTS:
Program Outcome One
CRITICAL THINKING
Unsatisfactory
1
Emerging
2
Proficient
3
Exemplary
4
Competency 1.2
Seek and evaluate scientific evidence for psychological claims.
Does not seek information from multiple sources and is inconsistent in describing information on the basis of consistency, relevance, and accuracy (e.g. fails to distinguish between fact, opinion, and value judgment; does not include connections to other contexts; does not question “norms” or expert evidences).
Seeks information from multiple sources, and describesit on the basis of its consistency, relevance, and accuracy, making some attempt to avoid bias in materials used but struggles with being able to allocate information to the problem, issue, or argument at hand.
Seeks information from multiple sources and describesit on the basis of its consistency, relevance, and accuracy and allocatessuch information to the problem, issue, or argument at hand.
Seeks information from multiple sources and evaluatesit on the basis of its consistency, relevance, and accuracy, and producesa logical progression of ideas that are relevant and coherent.
COMMENTS:
Program Outcome Two
RESEARCH
Unsatisfactory
1
Emerging
2
Proficient
3
Exemplary
4
Competency 2.1
Apply basic research method, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation to become informed consumers of research.
Identifies the majority of an empirical article’s components but is only able to explain a few of such components (e.g.: the abstract, hypothesis, methodology, statistical and othe.
STUDENT SELF APPRIASAL OF LEARNINGBachelor of Arts in Psycho.docx
STUDENT SELF APPRIASAL OF LEARNING
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
College of Undergraduate Studies
Program Outcome One
CRITICAL THINKING
Unsatisfactory
1
Emerging
2
Proficient
3
Exemplary
4
Competency 1.1
Apply critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.
Demonstrates limited ability to identify the essential elements of a problem, issue, or argument (e.g. ignores or misses important aspects of hypotheses or conclusions, own assumptions or agenda is forced; unable to take into account more than one perspective such as neuropsychological, social, cognitive, etc.).
Recognizes the essential elements of a problem, issue, or argument; however, some aspects of hypotheses or conclusions are confused or incorrect, details or nuances are missing or glossed over, multiple points of view are taken into account but contradictions are not resolved.
Analyzesthe essential elements of a problem, issue, or argument and explains the logic of hypotheses or conclusions; details and nuances are incorporated and multiple points of view are considered with contradictions resolved.
Limited support from research and analytic deduction is provided.
Evaluates the essential elements of a problem, issue, or argument with hypotheses, analysis and conclusions that support their own position on the problem through objective research.
COMMENTS:
Program Outcome One
CRITICAL THINKING
Unsatisfactory
1
Emerging
2
Proficient
3
Exemplary
4
Competency 1.2
Seek and evaluate scientific evidence for psychological claims.
Does not seek information from multiple sources and is inconsistent in describing information on the basis of consistency, relevance, and accuracy (e.g. fails to distinguish between fact, opinion, and value judgment; does not include connections to other contexts; does not question “norms” or expert evidences).
Seeks information from multiple sources, and describesit on the basis of its consistency, relevance, and accuracy, making some attempt to avoid bias in materials used but struggles with being able to allocate information to the problem, issue, or argument at hand.
Seeks information from multiple sources and describesit on the basis of its consistency, relevance, and accuracy and allocatessuch information to the problem, issue, or argument at hand.
Seeks information from multiple sources and evaluatesit on the basis of its consistency, relevance, and accuracy, and producesa logical progression of ideas that are relevant and coherent.
COMMENTS:
Program Outcome Two
RESEARCH
Unsatisfactory
1
Emerging
2
Proficient
3
Exemplary
4
Competency 2.1
Apply basic research method, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation to become informed consumers of research.
Identifies the majority of an empirical article’s components but is only able to explain a few of such components (e.g.: the abstract, hypothesis, methodology, statistical and o.
STUDENT SELF APPRIASAL OF LEARNINGBachelor of Arts in Psycho.docx
STUDENT SELF APPRIASAL OF LEARNING
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
College of Undergraduate Studies
Program Outcome One
CRITICAL THINKING
Unsatisfactory
1
Emerging
2
Proficient
3
Exemplary
4
Competency 1.1
Apply critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.
Demonstrates limited ability to identify the essential elements of a problem, issue, or argument (e.g. ignores or misses important aspects of hypotheses or conclusions, own assumptions or agenda is forced; unable to take into account more than one perspective such as neuropsychological, social, cognitive, etc.).
Recognizes the essential elements of a problem, issue, or argument; however, some aspects of hypotheses or conclusions are confused or incorrect, details or nuances are missing or glossed over, multiple points of view are taken into account but contradictions are not resolved.
Analyzesthe essential elements of a problem, issue, or argument and explains the logic of hypotheses or conclusions; details and nuances are incorporated and multiple points of view are considered with contradictions resolved.
Limited support from research and analytic deduction is provided.
Evaluates the essential elements of a problem, issue, or argument with hypotheses, analysis and conclusions that support their own position on the problem through objective research.
COMMENTS:
Program Outcome One
CRITICAL THINKING
Unsatisfactory
1
Emerging
2
Proficient
3
Exemplary
4
Competency 1.2
Seek and evaluate scientific evidence for psychological claims.
Does not seek information from multiple sources and is inconsistent in describing information on the basis of consistency, relevance, and accuracy (e.g. fails to distinguish between fact, opinion, and value judgment; does not include connections to other contexts; does not question “norms” or expert evidences).
Seeks information from multiple sources, and describesit on the basis of its consistency, relevance, and accuracy, making some attempt to avoid bias in materials used but struggles with being able to allocate information to the problem, issue, or argument at hand.
Seeks information from multiple sources and describesit on the basis of its consistency, relevance, and accuracy and allocatessuch information to the problem, issue, or argument at hand.
Seeks information from multiple sources and evaluatesit on the basis of its consistency, relevance, and accuracy, and producesa logical progression of ideas that are relevant and coherent.
COMMENTS:
Program Outcome Two
RESEARCH
Unsatisfactory
1
Emerging
2
Proficient
3
Exemplary
4
Competency 2.1
Apply basic research method, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation to become informed consumers of research.
Identifies the majority of an empirical article’s components but is only able to explain a few of such components (e.g.: the abstract, hypothesis, methodology, statistical and other .
In each of your chapter reviews, you should, first, clearly
In each of your chapter reviews, you should, first, clearly
explain the authors’ principal arguments and offer any critique of their views you deem necessary. In the final few sentences of each paper, you should note the expository writing technique, if any, that the authors employed as they advanced their positions. To document your claim, provide the specific example the authors used.
Content Indicators
Failing (F Grade)
Demonstrates limited competence regarding the writing assignment; is seriously flawed.
Below Average (D Grade)
Demonstrates some degree of competence in response to the assignment but is clearly flawed.
Average (C Grade)
Demonstrates minimum acceptable competence in response to the assignment.
Above Average (B Grade)
Demonstrates clear competence in response to the assignment but may have minor errors.
Excellent (A Grade)
In general, demonstrates a high degree of competence in response to the assignment.
Thesis
An identifiable statement of the writing’s goal and perspective.
Essay is off-assignment or presents a very unclear or unidentifiable thesis.
The thesis may be unclear; often the thesis cannot be discerned without significant work on the part of the reader.
The essay presents an appropriate thesis, but that thesis may be too broad or the audience might, for some reason, have trouble immediately identifying the thesis.
The writing presents a clearly identifiable thesis that is appropriate to the writing task in scope, focus, and direction.
The paper has a clear and compelling thesis statement that may be a novel or original approach to the problem.
Audience & Purpose
The writing’s effectiveness in appealing to its stated or implied audience; the writing’s sense of its rhetorical purpose.
The essay demonstrates no discernible sense of purpose, unclear or problematic sense of the audience of the piece.
The essay has a poor sense of its audience and its values, and a limited sense of purpose. The topic may be banal or the approach to it superficial.
The writing illustrates an appropriate if unsophisticated sense of its audience and purpose; the writer’s topic and approach to it are appropriate for college-level writing.
The essay accommodates itself well to its intended audience and has a clear sense of purpose. There might be awareness or consideration of other points of view.
There is a clear and sustained sense of audience and purpose; the language and approach are effective in accommodating that audience, and the author displays an awareness and understanding of other points of view.
Organization
The clarity, cohesion, and placement of elements of the paper.
The essay is not organized logically, or has problems with essay- or paragraph-level coherence
The essay suffers from a counter-intuitive or confusing organizational scheme; paragraphs are misplaced or would be far more effective in other places.
The paper is adequately organized and developed; the transitions ...
Week 3 Assignment Complete homework exercises in Word o.docx
Week 3 Assignment
Complete homework exercises in Word or Excel.
Chapter 4: Exercises 1, 4, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14
https://lms.grantham.edu/webapps/assignment/uploadAssignment?content_id=_4337513_1&course_id=_53572_1&group_id=&mode=view
Quick Reference List for APA Formatting
1. When there are only two authors always list both. When you reference them in text, use Jones and Jones (2005). When you reference them at the end of your sentence you use "&" (Jones & Jones, 2005).
2. When you list a group of authors in a reference, the first time you use them list all authors unless there are more than six authors e.g. (Jones, Smith, Olson, & Johnson, 2005) The next time you reference them you can use (Jones et al., 2005).
3. Don’t reference every sentence in a paragraph with the same source. Begin your paragraph with Smith and Jones (2005) found…. Until you introduce another source or switch paragraphs it is understood the information is coming from that source.
4. When you reference authors in a sentence such as; Jones and Jones (2005) found ….don't put a comma after or before the date. Use a comma after the date if it is grammatically correct. For example; According to Smith (2003), recent findings have disputed…
5. If you are speaking from your personal experience or stating an opinion or belief, make it clear to the reader that you are the source of information. Professionally speaking, …. Personal experiences have been…
6. References at the end of your post and papers need to be alphabetized.
7. When you summarize an article, as you will need to do for assignments, or when you are citing the literature, do not state "in an article read", "the article I found on …." "the book titled …" It is understood you have read the material, don't tell your readers you have read it. Instead tell the readers what you have found, e.g. Jones and Smith (2003) have identified key elements in a successful therapeutic relationship.
8. Avoid direct quotes in your work. I want to hear what you have to say about the information. Graduate school is the time for you to develop your professional voice and become the expert on a topic. We can all go to the source of information, especially our text books and assigned reading, to read what has been said. Instead, I want to see how you synthesize and apply the material that you have read so I don't want to see direct quotes in your work. Very few things are so important that they need to be quoted verbatim. Give us your take on the information
9. Before you can use an acronym the proper name must be used first followed by the abbreviation in parentheses. The American Counseling Association (ACA) is the leading authority in…. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a common therapy for the treatment of …..Not all readers will know what you are referring to if you only use the acronym.
10. Proof Proof and Proof your work some more. Make sure you are turning in profession.
Eng 101 e3 The Summary + Response” ESSAY Writing based on read.docx
Eng 101
e3 The “Summary + Response” ESSAY: Writing based on reading about language, culture & identity
The summary+response essay requires you to use and engage with other written materials - that is, ideas and quotations from other writers - in an essay.
Articles: Tan, "Mother Tongue" (127-132)
In your essay, you will (A) present the writer's ideas accurately and fairly, using your skills in summarizing, paraphrasing, and using quotations. And you will (B) present a thoughtful response, in which you take a stand on the major issue of the original.
You don't need additional information from the internet and you don't need to look for any more sources. If you do want to use another source, you need to clear it with your instructor.
Preliminary Steps
1. Read, re-read, annotate the article you chose.
2. Complete the "Responding to Writing" worksheet to help clarify and organize your thoughts on the issues.
3. Be able to summarize and paraphrase the material accurately.
A Possible Outline for Your Essay
Your essay might be organized something like this, in which each of the first-level bullets would be one or more ¶s:
• Open: Introduce the issues in a general way, possibly without mentioning the article/author yet.
• Introduce & briefly summarize the main article:
· Summarize the main, relevant ideas of the article and include important details. (Include the author's full name and title of the article.)
· Note that you will also refer to and summarize and quote from the article in the response section of the essay, so you don't need to provide a complete, detailed summary here.
• Respond:
· You will probably use some of the ideas you generated in the "Responding to Writing" worksheet.
· Discuss and offer some analysis of the issues raised in the article, and possibly comment on how the author has presented them, how convincing her/his evidence is, and so on.
· Present your own perspectives, thoughts, and perhaps feelings on the issues. You might describe your own life experiences or experiences of friends, as they relate to the issues in question.
· In this response section you need to be sure to explain your ideas clearly and support them (with logic, with illustrative examples, maybe with more quotes from the article).
· If you wish, you can bring in a couple of ideas/quotes from one or two of the additional articles to supplement or support your points.
· This section should be presented in logically organized, focused paragraphs.
• Close: Wrap up the essay in a meaningful and satisfying way.
Think it through!
Don't just grab onto the first thought that comes to you, an initial and superficial reaction. Consider your thoughts and feelings, think hard about the topic and what you have read about it, and form a coherent and thoughtful response.
In a thoughtful response, you don't need to solve or resolve the problem or the issue. You don't have to try to have the "last word" on the topic. Saying that it's troubling (or not) or an im ...
Essay 4 Speculating about Causes Quality Criteria NoL.docx
Essay 4: Speculating about Causes
Quality Criteria No/Limited Proficiency
(1)
Minimal Proficiency (2) Proficiency (3) High Proficiency (4)
A focused, well-
defined
phenomenon and
thesis
Phenomenon is not
explained. Thesis is
missing.
Reader cannot
determine
phenomenon/thesis and
purpose or thesis has no
relation to the writing
task.
Phenomenon is not well-
developed.
Phenomenon/Thesis and
topic are somewhat
vague or only loosely
related to the writing
task.
Phenomenon is
competently developed,
but still has some
weaknesses.
Phenomenon/Thesis and
purpose are fairly clear
and match the writing
task.
Substantially, logically, and
concretely defined
phenomenon. Details are
germane, original, and
convincingly interpreted.
Phenomenon/Thesis is clear
and specific. Develops fresh
insight.
Well-argued causes Offers simplistic,
undeveloped, or cryptic
causes. Inappropriate or
off topic generalizations.
Causes are irrelevant to
thesis. There are faulty
assumptions and errors
of fact.
Offers a cause(s) that are
too underdeveloped.
Details are too general,
not interpreted, or
inappropriately
repetitive.
Offers a solid cause(s).
Assumptions are not
always recognized or
made explicit. Contains
mostly appropriate details
or examples.
Develops fresh insight.
Substantial, logical, and
concrete development of
causes. Details are
germane, original, and
convincingly interpreted.
An effective
response to
objections
Fails to include a
response to readers’
objections.
Responses to readers’
objections are
underdeveloped or
vague. Perhaps only
offers an objection but
no response to that
objection.
Offers solid objections and
responses to objections.
Contains mostly
appropriate responses but
some might not be
germane or original.
Effectively anticipates and
appropriately responds to
readers' likely objections in
a detailed manner.
A clear, logical
organization
Unclear organization. No
or very few transitions.
No or very few topic
sentences. Paragraphs
aren’t focused. Flow
between topics and
paragraphs is confusing.
Some signs of logical
organization. May have
abrupt or illogical shifts
and ineffective flow or
ideas. Weak topic
sentences. Paragraph
structure could be
improved.
Organization supports
thesis and purpose.
Transitions are mostly
appropriate. But sequence
of ideas or paragraph
structure could still be
improved.
Fully and imaginatively
supports thesis and
purpose. Sequence of ideas
is effective. Transitions,
topic sentences, and
paragraph structure are
effective.
Use of sources/APA
format and English
grammar and
vocabulary
Neglects important
sources. Uses 0 sources.
Possibly uses source
material without
acknowledgement. Does
not demonstrate
proficiency in English
grammar, vocabulary,
and sentence structure.
No or little
understanding of APA.
Uses a somewhat
relevant source.
Quotations and
parap ...
Select a topic to research. For your research, you must use Google.docx
Select a topic to research. For your research, you must use Google Scholar or another reputable site. Use Lecture 2 for a description of what is considered a scholarly article. Use APA formatting style for references. Create a title page and a reference list with 10 references from the last 5 years. Include the permalink for each reference. Include the following types of references:
1. Book
2. Journal articles
3. Website
4. Dissertation/thesis from a database
5. Streaming video
6. Book chapter
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
LECTURE 2
Introduction
Learning to communicate appropriately and effectively in a variety of settings and in a variety of formats is an important skill in both academic and professional environments. In an online learning environment, learning to communicate effectively through writing is particularly important because it is, by far, how the majority of communication occurs. Review the learning objectives for this module within the course syllabus and use the following lecture, which is about various forms of written communication used in the online graduate setting, to accomplish them.
Paraphrasing
Paraphrasing the ideas of others is a requirement in academic writing and graduate study. Paraphrasing is using your own words to restate ideas or information from a source material. Paraphrasing will help you grasp the full meaning of the source material and allow you to appropriately reference the source material to support your own ideas and academic writing. Paraphrased material is usually shorter and more concise than the original information. The following are some common guidelines taken from the Purdue Online Writing Lab (2012), which may assist you with learning to paraphrase information gathered from reading materials for use in completing your coursework.
Reread the original passage until you understand its full meaning.
Set the original passage aside and, on a note card, write what you think the passage means in your own words (paraphrase).
Jot down a few words below your paraphrase to remind you later of how you plan to use the information. At the top of the note card, write a key word or phrase to indicate the subject of your paraphrase.
Compare your paraphrase with the original to make sure that your version accurately expresses all the essential information.
Use quotation marks to identify any unique term or phrase you copied exactly from the original source.
Record the source (including the page) on your note card so that you can cite it easily if you decide to incorporate the material into a paper or discussion question response.
The following is an example of paraphrasing (Purdue OWL, 2012), which i.
Centre based child misses out parent child interactionHudach 1C.docx
Centre based child misses out parent child interaction Hudach 1
CENTRE BASED CHILD MISSES OUT PARENT CHILD INTERACTION. Comment by Natascha Gast: APA formatting is required since the paper comes closest to APA style. Follow the formatting requirements here: http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/resdoc5e/RES5e_ch09_s1-0008.html
My feedback is in the margins of the essay. If I note an issue once, remember that it applies throughout the essay (and I may not have noted every example of the issue). For instance, if I mark once that passive voice should be avoided or that a more persuasive rather than informative tone should be used, then that comment applies throughout the paper and not just in the specific place(s) that I indicated.
Despite my personal views on issues, I always assume the opposite perspective to your argument if some in your audience might have that perspective. Thinking about audience, and their potential objections, is the foundation of developing an effective persuasive argument for that audience!
As always, email me if you can’t see the feedback, but first try one of the methods previously mentioned in feedback and announcements for viewing margin comments.
For a higher grade, you may revise ONE of the three essays and message it to me as an attached file before Saturday, March 7, midnight. This is a completely OPTIONAL revision opportunity. Final grades will be posted the evening of March 8.
Natascha
ENGL102 AssignmentRubric
EXEMPLARYLEVEL
ACCOMPLISHED
LEVEL
DEVELOPING
LEVEL
BEGINNINGLEVEL
Points Earned
Purpose and Audience
(20 Points)
18-20: The writing engages the reader with an original approach to the subject. It may encompass conflicting ideas and inspires the reader to contemplate the relationship of complex ideas. The cover letter provides a thoughtful reflection on the writing process used in the assignment.
16-17: The writing clearly goes beyond the minimum requirements of the assignment. It attempts to engage the reader through originality and presentation of complex ideas. The cover letter is present.
14-15: The writing meets the minimum requirements of the assignment. It offers insight into the subject through basic logic and the presentation of ideas based on some evidence. The cover letter is present but with some incomplete or inadequate responses.
13 or below: The writing fails to meet the minimum requirements of the assignment. It offers little insight into the subject and has serious flaws in logic and omissions in evidence. The cover letter is absent or substantially incomplete.
15/20
Thesis and Support
(20 Points)
18-20: The writing has a clearly articulated original thesis and subordinate ideas supported by reliable and relevant evidence based on original research. Main ideas are not lost in surrounding supporting evidence.
16-17: The writing has a clearly articulated thesis supported by appropriate evidence and sound logic. Minor gaps in logic and argument may appear. Main ideas can be di ...
Paper Details• 6 – 8 pages, double spaced, 12 point Arial or T.docx
Paper Details
• 6 – 8 pages, double spaced, 12 point Arial or Times New Roman font.
•1” margins.
• Citations in APA style.
• Your paper must be an original work. Papers that you have written or are writing for another course are not allowed.
• You should use 12 reliable references for your paper. In general, if it is only available on the web it is suspect. Only use such sources if this is the only source for the information (extremely unlikely), or if you are using the source to critique popular opinions or preconceptions. Use web references rarely, if at all.Wikipedia is not reliable. Corporate web sites are not reliable.
Introduction
Thesis statement: The thesis is essentially a succinct and direct explanation of your conclusions. A successful thesis will answer your research question by explaining both focal aspects of your chosen plant independently and then assessing the interaction between them.
e.g: Thesis statement: The rapid dispersal and current world-wide distribution of the chili pepper is the result of an innately human desire for painful, but safe, sensory experiences.
How to come up with a thesis
· Strong, argumentative statement that can be backed up with facts
· Good example (specific, can be supported):
“Banana (Musa acuminata) was a commodity responsible for the creation of corrupt governments and extreme wealth for a handful of people in the early 1900s.”
· Bad example (can be supported, but not specific):
“Banana (Musa acuminata) was heavily traded in the early 1900s.”
http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/thesis_statement.shtml
Background section: This explains why your topic is interesting to a general audience and how it is relevant to your thesis.
e.g: Background: The biological need for carbohydrates and proteins most likely drove the domestication and development of staple crops such as legumes and cereal grains (Kislev and Bar-Yosef 1988); however, the motivation behind the production of crops which do not provide necessary nutrients in not well understood (but see Sherman and Billing 1999). Since spices do not satisfy biological need, their current worldwide usage may be a result of cultural desires.
Grading Rubric for Papers
The Superior Paper (A/A-)
Thesis: Easily identifiable, plausible, sophisticated, focused, insightful, clearly connected to a point of significance. Interesting.
Structure: Evident, understandable, appropriate for thesis. Excellent transitions from point to point. Paragraphs support solid topic sentences.
Use of evidence/development: Appropriate and reliable sources used to support every point with at least one example. Multiple sources are used for major points. If used, excellent integration of quoted material into sentences.
Analysis / Synthesis: Author clearly relates / discusses evidence to thesis; analysis is solid, posing new ways to think of the material. Excellent use of secondary sources.
Logic and Argumentation All ideas in the paper flow logically; the.
English 103--Plagiarism in College WritingYou are required to in.docx
English 103--Plagiarism in College Writing
You are required to incorporate critical sources in Essay 2, 3, and 4, and all sources must be attributed and documented according to MLA (Modern Language Association) documentation style. Sources that are not attributed/cited are plagiarized; the consequence of plagiarism is a failing grade. Watch for three different acts which are considered plagiarism: (1) failing to cite quotations and borrowed ideas, (2) failing to enclose borrowed language in quotations marks, and (3) failing to put summaries and paraphrases in your own words.
1. To indicate that you are using a source's exact phrases or sentences, you must enclose them in quotation marks unless they have been set off from the text by indenting. (You should indent longer quotations that exceed four lines).
Original Source:
No animal has done more to renew interest in animal intelligence than a beguiling, bilingual bonobo named Kanzi, who has the grammatical abilities of a 21/2-year-old child and a taste for movies about cavemen.
Plagiarism:
According to Eugene Linden, no animal has done more to renew interest in animal intelligence than a beguiling, bilingual bonobo named Kanzi, who has the grammatical abilities of a 2 1/2-year-old child and a taste for movies about cavemen (57).
Correct by Enclosing Borrowed Language in Quotation Marks:
According to Eugene Linden, "No animal has done more to renew interest in animal intelligence than a beguiling, bilingual bonobo named Kanzi, who has the grammatical abilities of a 2 1/2-year-old child and a taste for movies about cavemen" (57).
2. When you summarize or paraphrase, you do not need to put quotes around your paraphrase, but you MUST cite the page number from which the information was obtained.When paraphrasing it is not enough to name the source;you must relate the source's meaning using your own language. If you half-copy the author's sentences, mix some of the author's choice words or phrases into your own sentences without putting quotes around them, or borrow the structure of the original source, then you are guilty of plagiarism.
Original Source:
If the existence of a signing ape was unsettling for linguists, it was also startling news for animal behaviorists.
Unacceptable Borrowing of Phrases:
The existence of a signing ape unsettled linguists and startled animal behaviorists (Davis 26).
Unacceptable Borrowing of Structure:
If the presence of a sign-language-using chimp was disturbing for scientists studying language, it was also surprising to scientists studying animal behavior (Davis 26).
Acceptable Paraphrases:
When they learned of an ape's ability to use sign language, both linguists and animal behaviorists were taken by surprise (Davis 26).
According to Floro Davis, linguists and animal behaviorists were unprepared for the news that a chimp could communicate with its trainers through sign language (26).
3. An academic essay that exhibits a.
PADM 620Assignment 3 Administrative Law InstructionsRead all .docx
PADM 620
Assignment 3: Administrative Law Instructions
Read all instructions and the grading rubric carefully before writing this assignment. You are responsible for reading and understanding these documents.
For this assignment, you are required to choose between producing a PowerPoint presentation, a video presentation, or writing a research paper. This assignment must focus on the relationship between administrative law and public administration.
Read Exercise 8 in the Dresang text, the Metzger article, and conduct your own research; then you will draft a 5–7-page research paper or a 9–10-minute presentation. In your paper/presentation, you must explain the relationship between, and impact of, Administrative Law on Public Administration.
Option 1: Research Paper
If you elect to write a research paper for this assignment, the text of this research paper must be 5–7 pages (not including title page, reference page, and any appendices). This paper must be in current APA format with 1-inch margins and 12-pt Times New Roman font. A title page and reference page must also be included. You must include citations to at least 4–7 appropriate sources (in addition to the course textbooks, assigned readings, and the Bible) to fully support your assertions and conclusions. This assignment draws heavily from the assigned readings for this module/week and you are expected to illustrate your understanding of those sources.
Option 2: PowerPoint Presentation
If you elect to complete a PowerPoint presentation with audio (see tutorial in the Assignment Instructions folder for adding audio), the presentation must include 9–10 minutes of spoken audio. You must include citations to at least 4–7 appropriate sources (in addition to the course textbooks, assigned readings, and the Bible) to fully support your assertions and conclusions. This assignment draws heavily from the assigned readings for this module/week and you are expected to illustrate your understanding of those sources. In addition to the presentation, you must submit a separate document listing all references in current APA format.
Option 3: Video Presentation
If you elect to complete an original video presentation, the presentation must include 9–10 minutes of spoken audio. You must include citations to at least 4–7 appropriate sources (in addition to the course textbooks, assigned readings, and the Bible) to fully support your assertions and conclusions. This assignment draws heavily from the assigned readings for this module/week and you are expected to illustrate your understanding of those sources. Images may be incorporated where appropriate. In addition to the video, you must submit a separate document listing all references in current APA format.
General Instructions
You are expected to comport yourself with the highest writing, research, and ethical standards. Additionally, to do well on this assignment, you must conduct high quality research and offer rich, well-supported analysis and ...
Argumentative Essayby mutiu OlokodanaSubmission date 28.docx
Argumentative Essay
by mutiu Olokodana
Submission date: 28-Jan-2020 02:37AM (UTC-0500)
Submission ID: 1247589300
File name: temp_turnitintool_600359574.DoesTechnologyPromoteLoneliness.docx (18.59K)
Word count: 841
Character count: 4498
10. Recycled
42%
SIMILARITY INDEX
9%
INTERNET SOURCES
5%
PUBLICATIONS
42%
STUDENT PAPERS
1 29%
2 5%
3 3%
4 2%
5 1%
6 1%
7 1%
Argumentative Essay
ORIGINALITY REPORT
PRIMARY SOURCES
Submitted to Straighterline
Student Paper
Submitted to University of North Carolina -
Wilmington
Student Paper
Submitted to Cave Creek Unified District
Student Paper
Submitted to Saint Paul College
Student Paper
Submitted to Squalicum High School
Student Paper
Submitted to Grant MacEwan Community
College
Student Paper
Submitted to American Public University System
Student Paper
Exclude quotes Off
Exclude bibliography Off
Exclude matches Off
QM
FINAL GRADE
0/100
Argumentative Essay
GRADEMARK REPORT
GENERAL COMMENTS
Instructor
PAGE 1
10. Recycled
Unfortunately, your essay is reworded from a paper that was already submitted to Straighterline or
another university. This is a type of plagiarism called recycling, which is unacceptable by
Straighterline policy. Therefore, you will need to completely rewrite a new essay with a new topic in
order for a submission under this assignment to be accepted and graded.
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RUBRIC: ENG101 V6:ARGUMENTATIVE FINAL
THESIS (20%)
POINTS
(0)
POINTS
(2)
POINTS
(3)
POINTS
(3.50)
POINTS
(4)
POINTS
(5)
SUPPORT & DEV (15%)
POINTS
(0)
POINTS
(2)
POINTS
(3)
POINTS
(3.50)
0 / 5
0 / 5
Thesis, central idea, audience, purpose, digressions
Thesis or potential thesis is neither present in any portion of the essay, nor is it implied in
any manner. Thesis may be present but incorrect for the assignment’s
objectives/approach. Thesis may be present but the submission overall fails to meet most
assignment objectives (such as the essay is only a paragraph) that determining the thesis’
viability is problematic.
Lacks an identifiable thesis. Limited or no awareness of audience and purpose. Readers
cannot discern the essay’s central idea.
Thesis was attempted but unclear and/or inconsistently addressed. Reveals limited
awareness of audience and purpose. Central idea either lacking or inconsistently
addressed.
Thesis is identifiable, but perhaps too narrow, too broad, or otherwise problematic.
Awareness of audience may be adequate but inconsistent. Central idea is perhaps too
general and supported by irrelevant examples.
Thesis is established and is consistently addressed throughout most of the paper.
Awareness of audience is sufficient. Central idea is clear and maintained in most of the
essay.
Thesis is clearly established and maintained throughout the entire paper. Paper
demonstrates a sophisticated awareness of audience and purpose. Central idea/focus
maintained throughout.
0 / 5
Thesis support, thesis development, use of examples, logic, ...
Graduate Writing RubricAPUS AssignmentRubricGraduate WritingEX.docx
Graduate Writing RubricAPUS AssignmentRubric
Graduate Writing
EXEMPLARYLEVEL
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DEVELOPING
LEVEL
BEGINNINGLEVEL
Thesis
Exemplary 10%
Accomplished 8%
Developing 5%
Beginning -=to or <4%
Student develops a focused and sophisticated research question or thesis that enhances the scholarly discussion of questions and ideas that are important to scholars in the discipline.
Student develops a focused and sophisticated research question or thesis, engaging with the questions and ideas of the field.
Student develops a research question that is clear, but not focused or sophisticated, and may or may not engage with questions and ideas important in the discipline.
Student develops a research question that is unclear or confused, or does not at all engage with the questions and ideas important to scholars in the discipline.
Introduction
Exemplary 10%
Accomplished 8%
Developing 5%
Beginning <4%
The writing provides an exceptional roadmap for the essay. In addition, the introduction includes meets all of the following criteria:
· The introduction contextualizes the thesis statement by referring to larger issues in the discipline.
· The introduction provides rationale for pursuing the thesis by demonstrating a research need or question.
· The introduction articulates how the paper will address the key question or issue being studied.
· The introduction refers to relevant, appropriate scholarly literature.
The writing provides a clear roadmap for the essay. In addition, the introduction includes meets at least 3 of the following criteria:
· The introduction contextualizes the thesis statement by referring to larger issues in the discipline.
· The introduction provides rationale for pursuing the thesis by demonstrating a research need or question.
· The introduction articulates how the paper will address the key question or issue being studied.
· The introduction refers to relevant, appropriate scholarly literature.
The writing provides a basic roadmap for the essay. In addition, the introduction includes meets at least 2 of the following criteria:
· The introduction contextualizes the thesis statement by referring to larger issues in the discipline.
· The introduction provides rationale for pursuing the thesis by demonstrating a research need or question.
· The introduction articulates how the paper will address the key question or issue being studied.
· The introduction refers to relevant, appropriate scholarly literature.
The writing provides an incomplete roadmap for the essay. In addition, the introduction includes meets fewer than 2 of the following criteria:
· The introduction contextualizes the thesis statement by referring to larger issues in the discipline.
· The introduction provides rationale for pursuing the thesis by demonstrating a research need or question.
· The introduction articulates how the paper will address the key question or issue being studied.
· The introduction refers to relevant, approp ...
1. From the breadth and depth of the economic downturn, it was cle.docx
1. From the breadth and depth of the economic downturn, it was clear that no one single policy action would address the problem. Briefly discuss how the various actions taken by the Treasury and the Fed served to work together or possibly against one another to address the problems.
2. How did the backgrounds of both Geithner and Bernanke serve to assist or hinder them in understanding and acting to solve the problems?
3. "The biggest problem we now face is how the Treasury and Fed can withdraw from the heavy level of financial support that they’ve provided without plunging the economy back into a recession." Please comment on this proposition.
ENG 102 Media Analysis Rubric
Points
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F
Points
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D-/D/D+
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C-/C/C+
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B-/B/B+
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A-/A/A+
Thesis & Focus
Thesis, focus on single element of media, central idea, audience, purpose, digressions
Lacks an identifiable thesis. Limited or no awareness of audience and purpose. Focus is unclear.
Readers cannot discern the essay’s central idea.
Thesis was attempted but unclear and/or inconsistently addressed.
Focus might be unclear or muddled between more than one part of chosen media.
Reveals limited awareness of audience and purpose. Central idea either lacking or inconsistently addressed.
Thesis is identifiable, but perhaps too narrow, too broad, or otherwise problematic. Focus is clear, but might be muddled between more than one part of chosen media. Awareness of audience and purpose may be adequate but inconsistent. Central idea is perhaps too general and supported by irrelevant examples.
Thesis is established and is consistently addressed throughout most of the paper. Focus is limited to ONE part of chosen media. Awareness of audience and purpose is sufficient. Central idea is clear and maintained in most of the essay.
Thesis is clearly established and maintained throughout the entire paper. Focus is limited to ONE part of chosen media. Paper demonstrates a sophisticated awareness of audience and purpose. Central idea/focus maintained throughout.
Support & Development
Thesis support, thesis development, analysis of media, use of examples, logic, and reason
No support of thesis with relevant facts, examples, reasons, or evidence. Body of essay fails to analyze chosen media. Topic development is flawed or non-existent.
Support is minimal, logically flawed, and/or inaccurate.
Body of essay analyzes chosen media very ineffectively.
Topic development may have been attempted, but does not form conclusions and/or fails to exhibit clear reasoning.
More support is needed. Some examples may be vague. Body of essay analyzes chosen media, perhaps ineffectively. Some irrelevant support may be present, but most evidence supports thesis.
Support is sufficient but perhaps flawed in some way.
Body of essay analyzes chosen media effectively.
Examples are sufficient. Thesis is supported and developed in most paragraphs.
Essay completely supports the thesis with logical arrangement ...
Essay 3 Is College the Best OptionAssignmentThe authors o
Essay 3: Is College the Best Option?
Assignment:
The authors of the readings/videos (listed below) from Unit 3 explore whether college is the best option for everyone. For Essay 3, you will choose a topic from one (or more) of these readings/videos that you would like to explore in depth. Next, you will extensively research your topic. During this process, you should consider your opinions about your topic and begin to formulate a thesis for your final paper. Your thesis must be argumentative. You will not inform the reader about the topic; you will persuade the reader.
In your essay, you will persuade the reader to accept the argument set forth in your thesis using a combination of your own opinions and the opinions of third parties (i.e., by incorporating secondary sources), which is discussed in more detail below.
Requirements:
1. Length: 1,200-1,500 words (which is longer than the previous essays)
2. Your essay must relate to the topics presented in the readings for Unit 3: Is College the Best Option?
3. Your thesis must be argumentative (i.e., persuasive).
4. You must include at least four scholarly sources.
5. You must include at least onequote from each of your four sources.
6. You must use only articles from peer-reviewed scholarly journals for this essay. Failing to use scholarly sources will result in a 10-point deduction for each non-scholarly source. For example, if you include two non-scholarly sources in your essay, there will be a 20-point deduction. Therefore, it is crucial that you use scholarly sources.
Note: If you are using Google to locate sources, then it is highly unlikely that you are choosing scholarly articles. Your safest option is to use the library databases (e.g., ProQuest, JStor, and Academic OneFile) to find sources. If you do not know how to access/use the library databases, please see the "Library Research Tutorials" section in Content. If you do not know how to distinguish scholarly journals from popular periodicals, please see the "Evaluating Research Sources" module under Content. In addition, you will want to review the Vanderbilt University Video Tutorial about Scholarly vs. Non-Scholarly Sources, which is posted under Content.
7. You must include a Works Cited page that conforms to TheMLA Handbook, 8th edition citation style.
8. You must include correct MLA parenthetical/in-text citations.
9. You must properly introduce, present, and cite all direct quotes.
10. Your tone should be formal.
· Avoid first person pronouns (i.e., I, me, my, we, us)
· Avoid second person (i.e., you, your) pronouns.
· Avoid contractions (i.e., isn’t, doesn’t, won’t, etc.)
· Avoid slang.
· Avoid clichés.
· Use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
· State your opinions as facts. Phrases like the following weaken your argument:
· In my research, I found that . . .
· In this essay, I will discuss . . .
· I believe that . . .
Deductions:
As with all assignments in this course, your submissions ...
Due Date Jul 15, 2015 235959 Max Points 270Det.docx
Due Date:
Jul 15, 2015 23:59:59
Max Points:
270
Details:
B. F. Skinner built on the classic behavioristic principles to develop his theory on human behavior. His theory has since been expanded and applied in many practical areas. This assignment focuses on Skinner’s legacy by examining contemporary applications of his ideas of reinforcement learning.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
Instructors will be using a grading rubric to grade the assignments. It is recommended that learners review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment in order to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to
the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be
submitted to Turnitin.
Directions:
In a paper of 1,250-1,5000 words, demonstrate Skinner's legacy. Include the following in your paper:
A discussion of the modern-day applications of reinforcement learning in education.
A discussion of the modern-day applications of reinforcement learning in behavior therapy.
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30.0 %Discussion of the Modern-Day Applications of Reinforcement Learning in Education
Discussion of the modern-day applications of reinforcement learning in education is either not present or not evident to the reader.
Discussion of the modern-day applications of reinforcement learning in education is present but incomplete.
Discussion of the modern-day applications of reinforcement learning in education is present but cursory and lacks depth.
Discussion of the modern-day applications of reinforcement learning in education is clearly presented. Includes a thorough discussion of all required elements. Discussion demonstrates an understanding of human motivation for learning.
Discussion of the modern-day applications of reinforcement learning in education is clearly presented. Includes a thoughtful, thorough discussion of all required elements. Discussion demonstrates a deep and thorough understanding and insight of human motivation for learning.
30.0 %Discussion of the Modern-Day Ap.
CharacteristicHigh Distinction (80 and above). Excellent standa.docx
Characteristic:
High Distinction (80 and above). Excellent standard.
Distinction (70-79) Very good standard.
Credit (60-69) Good standard.
Pass (50-59)
Fair or poor standard.
Fail (Below 49)
Not up to standard.
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The question is very
The question is well
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EDUC 742EDUC 742Reading Summary and Reflective Comments .docx
EDUC 742
EDUC 742
Reading Summary and Reflective Comments Form & Instructions
For each assigned reading, summarize the main principles and reflect on these principles in order to make the content meaningful to you. This will ensure that you understand the reading and understand its relationship to daily life experiences within your educational setting or work environment. The reflective statements may draw on previous experiences or future plans to use the information from the reading. You are also encouraged to critique ideas in light of a biblical worldview. Summaries will be 100-125 words and will be in paragraph form, and the reflections will be 150-200 words. (Submit the Reading Summary by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday in Modules/Weeks 1, 3, 4, 5, and on Friday in Module/Week 8, adding the new entries each time.)
STUDENT NAME:
Bridget Pruitt
Reading
Assignment
Main Principles
Reflective Comments
Reading Summary 1
Razik and Swanson
Data within the United States is processed based on four assessments. The assessments are reading, math, science, and other subjects. They are based on 4th, 8th, and 12th graders. They are also broken up into different ethnic groups. There are a lot of data that is alarming within the U.S. Data is based on household characteristics, family and peer influences, and student achievement. Also in this chapter it reaches on the education reform movement. Global forces and the specific causes that are concerning within the U.S. education system. What are the causes of failure within the U.S. school system and what changes can be implemented to improve the rapid downfall of our education system.
When all of the assessments were implemented on the different groups that provided data that broke up the groups that is when I feel our education system had been broken. Ways of instruction as well as curriculum has not changed much, however, all of the testing data is what has changed and the ways that the data is being implemented. Schools have become all about the numbers instead of the importance of what is being taught to our children. If the U.S. school systems were not all about the numbers and teaching our children how to read and write I feel that our schools would be more successful in all the data assessments that are being implemented. The problem is that special attention is given to achievement gaps among ethnic and economic groups instead of teaching everyone the same way that was taught years and years ago. With all the changes within the school systems and how they are wanting teachers to teach their children has caused a lot of confusion as well as stress upon the teachers as well as the children.
Van
Brummelen
First of all, I love this book. It goes into practices and prospective within the interaction between theory and practice. It explains why in public schools that God cannot be taught and how the Christian schools central theme is focused in the teachings of Jesus Christ. In this chapter it.
EDUC 380 Blog Post Samples Module 1 The Brain Below .docx
EDUC 380 Blog Post Samples
Module 1: The Brain
Below are some student examples that are excellent blog posts for the first two prompts in Module 1
(The Brain). The goal for the discussion posts is to engage in the module materials directly and explore
some of the questions and issues in each module more deeply. The posts are very important for your
learning. Below you will find comments to help you understand how these students met the rubric
requirements. The rubric for blog posts is posted in the end of this document and is in the course
syllabus.
Blog Post # 1:
● Describe a time when you engaged in something adults might consider risky and/or thoughtless:
● How old were you?
● Why did you do it?
● What were you thinking at the time?
Think back to the article on risk-taking you read and to the video you watched on the teen brain. What
connections can you make between the lecture, the article, and/or the video?
Growing up, my family would take annual trips to the river in Laughlin, Nevada. We
would go with our family friends who had kids with a wide range of ages. I was 13 years
old at the time within the middle age range. A big activity at the river is jumping off of
rocks. My parents did not want my sisters and me to engage in this activity. During one
of the annual trips, I joined the older teenagers on a boat ride to the “jumping rock.”
Depending on how much risk they wanted to take, there are different levels for people
to jump off of. All of the older teens were jumping off of the highest level. I decided to
join the older teens and jump from the tallest rock. At the time, I wanted to do it
because all of the older teenagers were doing it. I wanted to be like them. This was not
an impulsive decision. I had thought about doing this activity the whole trip and decided
to go on the boat ride, knowing they were going to jump off the tallest rock. The article,
“Beautiful Brains,” explains, “Seeking sensation isn’t necessarily impulsive. You might
plan a sensation-seeking experience- a skydive or a fast car…” (Dobbs, 2011, p. 49).
By jumping off the rock with them, I thought this would change their view of me as an
older and more mature teenager. When they changed their opinion about me, it would
allow me to hang out with them all the time. I was taking more risks because I would get
a higher reward. This relates to the article, “Beautiful Brains,” which states, “Teens take
more risks not because they don’t understand the dangers but because they weigh risk
versus reward differently. In situations where risk can get them something they want,
they value the reward more heavily than adults do” (Dobbs, 2011, p. 54). By jumping off
the tallest rock, it gave me the reward of spending more time with the older teenagers.
If I had jumped off the shorter rock, I could have not been accepted into the group
because they did not view me as mature as themselves. Therefore, I would have been
penalized for not.
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STUDENT SELF APPRIASAL OF LEARNING
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
College of Undergraduate Studies
Program Outcome One
CRITICAL THINKING
Unsatisfactory
1
Emerging
2
Proficient
3
Exemplary
4
Competency 1.1
Apply critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.
Demonstrates limited ability to identify the essential elements of a problem, issue, or argument (e.g. ignores or misses important aspects of hypotheses or conclusions, own assumptions or agenda is forced; unable to take into account more than one perspective such as neuropsychological, social, cognitive, etc.).
Recognizes the essential elements of a problem, issue, or argument; however, some aspects of hypotheses or conclusions are confused or incorrect, details or nuances are missing or glossed over, multiple points of view are taken into account but contradictions are not resolved.
Analyzesthe essential elements of a problem, issue, or argument and explains the logic of hypotheses or conclusions; details and nuances are incorporated and multiple points of view are considered with contradictions resolved.
Limited support from research and analytic deduction is provided.
Evaluates the essential elements of a problem, issue, or argument with hypotheses, analysis and conclusions that support their own position on the problem through objective research.
COMMENTS:
Program Outcome One
CRITICAL THINKING
Unsatisfactory
1
Emerging
2
Proficient
3
Exemplary
4
Competency 1.2
Seek and evaluate scientific evidence for psychological claims.
Does not seek information from multiple sources and is inconsistent in describing information on the basis of consistency, relevance, and accuracy (e.g. fails to distinguish between fact, opinion, and value judgment; does not include connections to other contexts; does not question “norms” or expert evidences).
Seeks information from multiple sources, and describesit on the basis of its consistency, relevance, and accuracy, making some attempt to avoid bias in materials used but struggles with being able to allocate information to the problem, issue, or argument at hand.
Seeks information from multiple sources and describesit on the basis of its consistency, relevance, and accuracy and allocatessuch information to the problem, issue, or argument at hand.
Seeks information from multiple sources and evaluatesit on the basis of its consistency, relevance, and accuracy, and producesa logical progression of ideas that are relevant and coherent.
COMMENTS:
Program Outcome Two
RESEARCH
Unsatisfactory
1
Emerging
2
Proficient
3
Exemplary
4
Competency 2.1
Apply basic research method, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation to become informed consumers of research.
Identifies the majority of an empirical article’s components but is only able to explain a few of such components (e.g.: the abstract, hypothesis, methodology, statistical and other .
In each of your chapter reviews, you should, first, clearly
In each of your chapter reviews, you should, first, clearly
explain the authors’ principal arguments and offer any critique of their views you deem necessary. In the final few sentences of each paper, you should note the expository writing technique, if any, that the authors employed as they advanced their positions. To document your claim, provide the specific example the authors used.
Content Indicators
Failing (F Grade)
Demonstrates limited competence regarding the writing assignment; is seriously flawed.
Below Average (D Grade)
Demonstrates some degree of competence in response to the assignment but is clearly flawed.
Average (C Grade)
Demonstrates minimum acceptable competence in response to the assignment.
Above Average (B Grade)
Demonstrates clear competence in response to the assignment but may have minor errors.
Excellent (A Grade)
In general, demonstrates a high degree of competence in response to the assignment.
Thesis
An identifiable statement of the writing’s goal and perspective.
Essay is off-assignment or presents a very unclear or unidentifiable thesis.
The thesis may be unclear; often the thesis cannot be discerned without significant work on the part of the reader.
The essay presents an appropriate thesis, but that thesis may be too broad or the audience might, for some reason, have trouble immediately identifying the thesis.
The writing presents a clearly identifiable thesis that is appropriate to the writing task in scope, focus, and direction.
The paper has a clear and compelling thesis statement that may be a novel or original approach to the problem.
Audience & Purpose
The writing’s effectiveness in appealing to its stated or implied audience; the writing’s sense of its rhetorical purpose.
The essay demonstrates no discernible sense of purpose, unclear or problematic sense of the audience of the piece.
The essay has a poor sense of its audience and its values, and a limited sense of purpose. The topic may be banal or the approach to it superficial.
The writing illustrates an appropriate if unsophisticated sense of its audience and purpose; the writer’s topic and approach to it are appropriate for college-level writing.
The essay accommodates itself well to its intended audience and has a clear sense of purpose. There might be awareness or consideration of other points of view.
There is a clear and sustained sense of audience and purpose; the language and approach are effective in accommodating that audience, and the author displays an awareness and understanding of other points of view.
Organization
The clarity, cohesion, and placement of elements of the paper.
The essay is not organized logically, or has problems with essay- or paragraph-level coherence
The essay suffers from a counter-intuitive or confusing organizational scheme; paragraphs are misplaced or would be far more effective in other places.
The paper is adequately organized and developed; the transitions ...
Week 3 Assignment Complete homework exercises in Word o.docx
Week 3 Assignment
Complete homework exercises in Word or Excel.
Chapter 4: Exercises 1, 4, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14
https://lms.grantham.edu/webapps/assignment/uploadAssignment?content_id=_4337513_1&course_id=_53572_1&group_id=&mode=view
Quick Reference List for APA Formatting
1. When there are only two authors always list both. When you reference them in text, use Jones and Jones (2005). When you reference them at the end of your sentence you use "&" (Jones & Jones, 2005).
2. When you list a group of authors in a reference, the first time you use them list all authors unless there are more than six authors e.g. (Jones, Smith, Olson, & Johnson, 2005) The next time you reference them you can use (Jones et al., 2005).
3. Don’t reference every sentence in a paragraph with the same source. Begin your paragraph with Smith and Jones (2005) found…. Until you introduce another source or switch paragraphs it is understood the information is coming from that source.
4. When you reference authors in a sentence such as; Jones and Jones (2005) found ….don't put a comma after or before the date. Use a comma after the date if it is grammatically correct. For example; According to Smith (2003), recent findings have disputed…
5. If you are speaking from your personal experience or stating an opinion or belief, make it clear to the reader that you are the source of information. Professionally speaking, …. Personal experiences have been…
6. References at the end of your post and papers need to be alphabetized.
7. When you summarize an article, as you will need to do for assignments, or when you are citing the literature, do not state "in an article read", "the article I found on …." "the book titled …" It is understood you have read the material, don't tell your readers you have read it. Instead tell the readers what you have found, e.g. Jones and Smith (2003) have identified key elements in a successful therapeutic relationship.
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Eng 101 e3 The Summary + Response” ESSAY Writing based on read.docx
Eng 101
e3 The “Summary + Response” ESSAY: Writing based on reading about language, culture & identity
The summary+response essay requires you to use and engage with other written materials - that is, ideas and quotations from other writers - in an essay.
Articles: Tan, "Mother Tongue" (127-132)
In your essay, you will (A) present the writer's ideas accurately and fairly, using your skills in summarizing, paraphrasing, and using quotations. And you will (B) present a thoughtful response, in which you take a stand on the major issue of the original.
You don't need additional information from the internet and you don't need to look for any more sources. If you do want to use another source, you need to clear it with your instructor.
Preliminary Steps
1. Read, re-read, annotate the article you chose.
2. Complete the "Responding to Writing" worksheet to help clarify and organize your thoughts on the issues.
3. Be able to summarize and paraphrase the material accurately.
A Possible Outline for Your Essay
Your essay might be organized something like this, in which each of the first-level bullets would be one or more ¶s:
• Open: Introduce the issues in a general way, possibly without mentioning the article/author yet.
• Introduce & briefly summarize the main article:
· Summarize the main, relevant ideas of the article and include important details. (Include the author's full name and title of the article.)
· Note that you will also refer to and summarize and quote from the article in the response section of the essay, so you don't need to provide a complete, detailed summary here.
• Respond:
· You will probably use some of the ideas you generated in the "Responding to Writing" worksheet.
· Discuss and offer some analysis of the issues raised in the article, and possibly comment on how the author has presented them, how convincing her/his evidence is, and so on.
· Present your own perspectives, thoughts, and perhaps feelings on the issues. You might describe your own life experiences or experiences of friends, as they relate to the issues in question.
· In this response section you need to be sure to explain your ideas clearly and support them (with logic, with illustrative examples, maybe with more quotes from the article).
· If you wish, you can bring in a couple of ideas/quotes from one or two of the additional articles to supplement or support your points.
· This section should be presented in logically organized, focused paragraphs.
• Close: Wrap up the essay in a meaningful and satisfying way.
Think it through!
Don't just grab onto the first thought that comes to you, an initial and superficial reaction. Consider your thoughts and feelings, think hard about the topic and what you have read about it, and form a coherent and thoughtful response.
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Essay 4: Speculating about Causes
Quality Criteria No/Limited Proficiency
(1)
Minimal Proficiency (2) Proficiency (3) High Proficiency (4)
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Substantially, logically, and
concretely defined
phenomenon. Details are
germane, original, and
convincingly interpreted.
Phenomenon/Thesis is clear
and specific. Develops fresh
insight.
Well-argued causes Offers simplistic,
undeveloped, or cryptic
causes. Inappropriate or
off topic generalizations.
Causes are irrelevant to
thesis. There are faulty
assumptions and errors
of fact.
Offers a cause(s) that are
too underdeveloped.
Details are too general,
not interpreted, or
inappropriately
repetitive.
Offers a solid cause(s).
Assumptions are not
always recognized or
made explicit. Contains
mostly appropriate details
or examples.
Develops fresh insight.
Substantial, logical, and
concrete development of
causes. Details are
germane, original, and
convincingly interpreted.
An effective
response to
objections
Fails to include a
response to readers’
objections.
Responses to readers’
objections are
underdeveloped or
vague. Perhaps only
offers an objection but
no response to that
objection.
Offers solid objections and
responses to objections.
Contains mostly
appropriate responses but
some might not be
germane or original.
Effectively anticipates and
appropriately responds to
readers' likely objections in
a detailed manner.
A clear, logical
organization
Unclear organization. No
or very few transitions.
No or very few topic
sentences. Paragraphs
aren’t focused. Flow
between topics and
paragraphs is confusing.
Some signs of logical
organization. May have
abrupt or illogical shifts
and ineffective flow or
ideas. Weak topic
sentences. Paragraph
structure could be
improved.
Organization supports
thesis and purpose.
Transitions are mostly
appropriate. But sequence
of ideas or paragraph
structure could still be
improved.
Fully and imaginatively
supports thesis and
purpose. Sequence of ideas
is effective. Transitions,
topic sentences, and
paragraph structure are
effective.
Use of sources/APA
format and English
grammar and
vocabulary
Neglects important
sources. Uses 0 sources.
Possibly uses source
material without
acknowledgement. Does
not demonstrate
proficiency in English
grammar, vocabulary,
and sentence structure.
No or little
understanding of APA.
Uses a somewhat
relevant source.
Quotations and
parap ...
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Select a topic to research. For your research, you must use Google Scholar or another reputable site. Use Lecture 2 for a description of what is considered a scholarly article. Use APA formatting style for references. Create a title page and a reference list with 10 references from the last 5 years. Include the permalink for each reference. Include the following types of references:
1. Book
2. Journal articles
3. Website
4. Dissertation/thesis from a database
5. Streaming video
6. Book chapter
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
LECTURE 2
Introduction
Learning to communicate appropriately and effectively in a variety of settings and in a variety of formats is an important skill in both academic and professional environments. In an online learning environment, learning to communicate effectively through writing is particularly important because it is, by far, how the majority of communication occurs. Review the learning objectives for this module within the course syllabus and use the following lecture, which is about various forms of written communication used in the online graduate setting, to accomplish them.
Paraphrasing
Paraphrasing the ideas of others is a requirement in academic writing and graduate study. Paraphrasing is using your own words to restate ideas or information from a source material. Paraphrasing will help you grasp the full meaning of the source material and allow you to appropriately reference the source material to support your own ideas and academic writing. Paraphrased material is usually shorter and more concise than the original information. The following are some common guidelines taken from the Purdue Online Writing Lab (2012), which may assist you with learning to paraphrase information gathered from reading materials for use in completing your coursework.
Reread the original passage until you understand its full meaning.
Set the original passage aside and, on a note card, write what you think the passage means in your own words (paraphrase).
Jot down a few words below your paraphrase to remind you later of how you plan to use the information. At the top of the note card, write a key word or phrase to indicate the subject of your paraphrase.
Compare your paraphrase with the original to make sure that your version accurately expresses all the essential information.
Use quotation marks to identify any unique term or phrase you copied exactly from the original source.
Record the source (including the page) on your note card so that you can cite it easily if you decide to incorporate the material into a paper or discussion question response.
The following is an example of paraphrasing (Purdue OWL, 2012), which i.
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Centre based child misses out parent child interaction Hudach 1
CENTRE BASED CHILD MISSES OUT PARENT CHILD INTERACTION. Comment by Natascha Gast: APA formatting is required since the paper comes closest to APA style. Follow the formatting requirements here: http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/resdoc5e/RES5e_ch09_s1-0008.html
My feedback is in the margins of the essay. If I note an issue once, remember that it applies throughout the essay (and I may not have noted every example of the issue). For instance, if I mark once that passive voice should be avoided or that a more persuasive rather than informative tone should be used, then that comment applies throughout the paper and not just in the specific place(s) that I indicated.
Despite my personal views on issues, I always assume the opposite perspective to your argument if some in your audience might have that perspective. Thinking about audience, and their potential objections, is the foundation of developing an effective persuasive argument for that audience!
As always, email me if you can’t see the feedback, but first try one of the methods previously mentioned in feedback and announcements for viewing margin comments.
For a higher grade, you may revise ONE of the three essays and message it to me as an attached file before Saturday, March 7, midnight. This is a completely OPTIONAL revision opportunity. Final grades will be posted the evening of March 8.
Natascha
ENGL102 AssignmentRubric
EXEMPLARYLEVEL
ACCOMPLISHED
LEVEL
DEVELOPING
LEVEL
BEGINNINGLEVEL
Points Earned
Purpose and Audience
(20 Points)
18-20: The writing engages the reader with an original approach to the subject. It may encompass conflicting ideas and inspires the reader to contemplate the relationship of complex ideas. The cover letter provides a thoughtful reflection on the writing process used in the assignment.
16-17: The writing clearly goes beyond the minimum requirements of the assignment. It attempts to engage the reader through originality and presentation of complex ideas. The cover letter is present.
14-15: The writing meets the minimum requirements of the assignment. It offers insight into the subject through basic logic and the presentation of ideas based on some evidence. The cover letter is present but with some incomplete or inadequate responses.
13 or below: The writing fails to meet the minimum requirements of the assignment. It offers little insight into the subject and has serious flaws in logic and omissions in evidence. The cover letter is absent or substantially incomplete.
15/20
Thesis and Support
(20 Points)
18-20: The writing has a clearly articulated original thesis and subordinate ideas supported by reliable and relevant evidence based on original research. Main ideas are not lost in surrounding supporting evidence.
16-17: The writing has a clearly articulated thesis supported by appropriate evidence and sound logic. Minor gaps in logic and argument may appear. Main ideas can be di ...
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Paper Details
• 6 – 8 pages, double spaced, 12 point Arial or Times New Roman font.
•1” margins.
• Citations in APA style.
• Your paper must be an original work. Papers that you have written or are writing for another course are not allowed.
• You should use 12 reliable references for your paper. In general, if it is only available on the web it is suspect. Only use such sources if this is the only source for the information (extremely unlikely), or if you are using the source to critique popular opinions or preconceptions. Use web references rarely, if at all.Wikipedia is not reliable. Corporate web sites are not reliable.
Introduction
Thesis statement: The thesis is essentially a succinct and direct explanation of your conclusions. A successful thesis will answer your research question by explaining both focal aspects of your chosen plant independently and then assessing the interaction between them.
e.g: Thesis statement: The rapid dispersal and current world-wide distribution of the chili pepper is the result of an innately human desire for painful, but safe, sensory experiences.
How to come up with a thesis
· Strong, argumentative statement that can be backed up with facts
· Good example (specific, can be supported):
“Banana (Musa acuminata) was a commodity responsible for the creation of corrupt governments and extreme wealth for a handful of people in the early 1900s.”
· Bad example (can be supported, but not specific):
“Banana (Musa acuminata) was heavily traded in the early 1900s.”
http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/thesis_statement.shtml
Background section: This explains why your topic is interesting to a general audience and how it is relevant to your thesis.
e.g: Background: The biological need for carbohydrates and proteins most likely drove the domestication and development of staple crops such as legumes and cereal grains (Kislev and Bar-Yosef 1988); however, the motivation behind the production of crops which do not provide necessary nutrients in not well understood (but see Sherman and Billing 1999). Since spices do not satisfy biological need, their current worldwide usage may be a result of cultural desires.
Grading Rubric for Papers
The Superior Paper (A/A-)
Thesis: Easily identifiable, plausible, sophisticated, focused, insightful, clearly connected to a point of significance. Interesting.
Structure: Evident, understandable, appropriate for thesis. Excellent transitions from point to point. Paragraphs support solid topic sentences.
Use of evidence/development: Appropriate and reliable sources used to support every point with at least one example. Multiple sources are used for major points. If used, excellent integration of quoted material into sentences.
Analysis / Synthesis: Author clearly relates / discusses evidence to thesis; analysis is solid, posing new ways to think of the material. Excellent use of secondary sources.
Logic and Argumentation All ideas in the paper flow logically; the.
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English 103--Plagiarism in College Writing
You are required to incorporate critical sources in Essay 2, 3, and 4, and all sources must be attributed and documented according to MLA (Modern Language Association) documentation style. Sources that are not attributed/cited are plagiarized; the consequence of plagiarism is a failing grade. Watch for three different acts which are considered plagiarism: (1) failing to cite quotations and borrowed ideas, (2) failing to enclose borrowed language in quotations marks, and (3) failing to put summaries and paraphrases in your own words.
1. To indicate that you are using a source's exact phrases or sentences, you must enclose them in quotation marks unless they have been set off from the text by indenting. (You should indent longer quotations that exceed four lines).
Original Source:
No animal has done more to renew interest in animal intelligence than a beguiling, bilingual bonobo named Kanzi, who has the grammatical abilities of a 21/2-year-old child and a taste for movies about cavemen.
Plagiarism:
According to Eugene Linden, no animal has done more to renew interest in animal intelligence than a beguiling, bilingual bonobo named Kanzi, who has the grammatical abilities of a 2 1/2-year-old child and a taste for movies about cavemen (57).
Correct by Enclosing Borrowed Language in Quotation Marks:
According to Eugene Linden, "No animal has done more to renew interest in animal intelligence than a beguiling, bilingual bonobo named Kanzi, who has the grammatical abilities of a 2 1/2-year-old child and a taste for movies about cavemen" (57).
2. When you summarize or paraphrase, you do not need to put quotes around your paraphrase, but you MUST cite the page number from which the information was obtained.When paraphrasing it is not enough to name the source;you must relate the source's meaning using your own language. If you half-copy the author's sentences, mix some of the author's choice words or phrases into your own sentences without putting quotes around them, or borrow the structure of the original source, then you are guilty of plagiarism.
Original Source:
If the existence of a signing ape was unsettling for linguists, it was also startling news for animal behaviorists.
Unacceptable Borrowing of Phrases:
The existence of a signing ape unsettled linguists and startled animal behaviorists (Davis 26).
Unacceptable Borrowing of Structure:
If the presence of a sign-language-using chimp was disturbing for scientists studying language, it was also surprising to scientists studying animal behavior (Davis 26).
Acceptable Paraphrases:
When they learned of an ape's ability to use sign language, both linguists and animal behaviorists were taken by surprise (Davis 26).
According to Floro Davis, linguists and animal behaviorists were unprepared for the news that a chimp could communicate with its trainers through sign language (26).
3. An academic essay that exhibits a.
PADM 620Assignment 3 Administrative Law InstructionsRead all .docx
PADM 620
Assignment 3: Administrative Law Instructions
Read all instructions and the grading rubric carefully before writing this assignment. You are responsible for reading and understanding these documents.
For this assignment, you are required to choose between producing a PowerPoint presentation, a video presentation, or writing a research paper. This assignment must focus on the relationship between administrative law and public administration.
Read Exercise 8 in the Dresang text, the Metzger article, and conduct your own research; then you will draft a 5–7-page research paper or a 9–10-minute presentation. In your paper/presentation, you must explain the relationship between, and impact of, Administrative Law on Public Administration.
Option 1: Research Paper
If you elect to write a research paper for this assignment, the text of this research paper must be 5–7 pages (not including title page, reference page, and any appendices). This paper must be in current APA format with 1-inch margins and 12-pt Times New Roman font. A title page and reference page must also be included. You must include citations to at least 4–7 appropriate sources (in addition to the course textbooks, assigned readings, and the Bible) to fully support your assertions and conclusions. This assignment draws heavily from the assigned readings for this module/week and you are expected to illustrate your understanding of those sources.
Option 2: PowerPoint Presentation
If you elect to complete a PowerPoint presentation with audio (see tutorial in the Assignment Instructions folder for adding audio), the presentation must include 9–10 minutes of spoken audio. You must include citations to at least 4–7 appropriate sources (in addition to the course textbooks, assigned readings, and the Bible) to fully support your assertions and conclusions. This assignment draws heavily from the assigned readings for this module/week and you are expected to illustrate your understanding of those sources. In addition to the presentation, you must submit a separate document listing all references in current APA format.
Option 3: Video Presentation
If you elect to complete an original video presentation, the presentation must include 9–10 minutes of spoken audio. You must include citations to at least 4–7 appropriate sources (in addition to the course textbooks, assigned readings, and the Bible) to fully support your assertions and conclusions. This assignment draws heavily from the assigned readings for this module/week and you are expected to illustrate your understanding of those sources. Images may be incorporated where appropriate. In addition to the video, you must submit a separate document listing all references in current APA format.
General Instructions
You are expected to comport yourself with the highest writing, research, and ethical standards. Additionally, to do well on this assignment, you must conduct high quality research and offer rich, well-supported analysis and ...
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Argumentative Essay
by mutiu Olokodana
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SIMILARITY INDEX
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INTERNET SOURCES
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PUBLICATIONS
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STUDENT PAPERS
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2 5%
3 3%
4 2%
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Argumentative Essay
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Wilmington
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College
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GRADEMARK REPORT
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10. Recycled
Unfortunately, your essay is reworded from a paper that was already submitted to Straighterline or
another university. This is a type of plagiarism called recycling, which is unacceptable by
Straighterline policy. Therefore, you will need to completely rewrite a new essay with a new topic in
order for a submission under this assignment to be accepted and graded.
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RUBRIC: ENG101 V6:ARGUMENTATIVE FINAL
THESIS (20%)
POINTS
(0)
POINTS
(2)
POINTS
(3)
POINTS
(3.50)
POINTS
(4)
POINTS
(5)
SUPPORT & DEV (15%)
POINTS
(0)
POINTS
(2)
POINTS
(3)
POINTS
(3.50)
0 / 5
0 / 5
Thesis, central idea, audience, purpose, digressions
Thesis or potential thesis is neither present in any portion of the essay, nor is it implied in
any manner. Thesis may be present but incorrect for the assignment’s
objectives/approach. Thesis may be present but the submission overall fails to meet most
assignment objectives (such as the essay is only a paragraph) that determining the thesis’
viability is problematic.
Lacks an identifiable thesis. Limited or no awareness of audience and purpose. Readers
cannot discern the essay’s central idea.
Thesis was attempted but unclear and/or inconsistently addressed. Reveals limited
awareness of audience and purpose. Central idea either lacking or inconsistently
addressed.
Thesis is identifiable, but perhaps too narrow, too broad, or otherwise problematic.
Awareness of audience may be adequate but inconsistent. Central idea is perhaps too
general and supported by irrelevant examples.
Thesis is established and is consistently addressed throughout most of the paper.
Awareness of audience is sufficient. Central idea is clear and maintained in most of the
essay.
Thesis is clearly established and maintained throughout the entire paper. Paper
demonstrates a sophisticated awareness of audience and purpose. Central idea/focus
maintained throughout.
0 / 5
Thesis support, thesis development, use of examples, logic, ...
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Graduate Writing RubricAPUS AssignmentRubric
Graduate Writing
EXEMPLARYLEVEL
ACCOMPLISHED
LEVEL
DEVELOPING
LEVEL
BEGINNINGLEVEL
Thesis
Exemplary 10%
Accomplished 8%
Developing 5%
Beginning -=to or <4%
Student develops a focused and sophisticated research question or thesis that enhances the scholarly discussion of questions and ideas that are important to scholars in the discipline.
Student develops a focused and sophisticated research question or thesis, engaging with the questions and ideas of the field.
Student develops a research question that is clear, but not focused or sophisticated, and may or may not engage with questions and ideas important in the discipline.
Student develops a research question that is unclear or confused, or does not at all engage with the questions and ideas important to scholars in the discipline.
Introduction
Exemplary 10%
Accomplished 8%
Developing 5%
Beginning <4%
The writing provides an exceptional roadmap for the essay. In addition, the introduction includes meets all of the following criteria:
· The introduction contextualizes the thesis statement by referring to larger issues in the discipline.
· The introduction provides rationale for pursuing the thesis by demonstrating a research need or question.
· The introduction articulates how the paper will address the key question or issue being studied.
· The introduction refers to relevant, appropriate scholarly literature.
The writing provides a clear roadmap for the essay. In addition, the introduction includes meets at least 3 of the following criteria:
· The introduction contextualizes the thesis statement by referring to larger issues in the discipline.
· The introduction provides rationale for pursuing the thesis by demonstrating a research need or question.
· The introduction articulates how the paper will address the key question or issue being studied.
· The introduction refers to relevant, appropriate scholarly literature.
The writing provides a basic roadmap for the essay. In addition, the introduction includes meets at least 2 of the following criteria:
· The introduction contextualizes the thesis statement by referring to larger issues in the discipline.
· The introduction provides rationale for pursuing the thesis by demonstrating a research need or question.
· The introduction articulates how the paper will address the key question or issue being studied.
· The introduction refers to relevant, appropriate scholarly literature.
The writing provides an incomplete roadmap for the essay. In addition, the introduction includes meets fewer than 2 of the following criteria:
· The introduction contextualizes the thesis statement by referring to larger issues in the discipline.
· The introduction provides rationale for pursuing the thesis by demonstrating a research need or question.
· The introduction articulates how the paper will address the key question or issue being studied.
· The introduction refers to relevant, approp ...
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1. From the breadth and depth of the economic downturn, it was clear that no one single policy action would address the problem. Briefly discuss how the various actions taken by the Treasury and the Fed served to work together or possibly against one another to address the problems.
2. How did the backgrounds of both Geithner and Bernanke serve to assist or hinder them in understanding and acting to solve the problems?
3. "The biggest problem we now face is how the Treasury and Fed can withdraw from the heavy level of financial support that they’ve provided without plunging the economy back into a recession." Please comment on this proposition.
ENG 102 Media Analysis Rubric
Points
2
F
Points
3
D-/D/D+
Points
3.5
C-/C/C+
Points
4
B-/B/B+
Points
5
A-/A/A+
Thesis & Focus
Thesis, focus on single element of media, central idea, audience, purpose, digressions
Lacks an identifiable thesis. Limited or no awareness of audience and purpose. Focus is unclear.
Readers cannot discern the essay’s central idea.
Thesis was attempted but unclear and/or inconsistently addressed.
Focus might be unclear or muddled between more than one part of chosen media.
Reveals limited awareness of audience and purpose. Central idea either lacking or inconsistently addressed.
Thesis is identifiable, but perhaps too narrow, too broad, or otherwise problematic. Focus is clear, but might be muddled between more than one part of chosen media. Awareness of audience and purpose may be adequate but inconsistent. Central idea is perhaps too general and supported by irrelevant examples.
Thesis is established and is consistently addressed throughout most of the paper. Focus is limited to ONE part of chosen media. Awareness of audience and purpose is sufficient. Central idea is clear and maintained in most of the essay.
Thesis is clearly established and maintained throughout the entire paper. Focus is limited to ONE part of chosen media. Paper demonstrates a sophisticated awareness of audience and purpose. Central idea/focus maintained throughout.
Support & Development
Thesis support, thesis development, analysis of media, use of examples, logic, and reason
No support of thesis with relevant facts, examples, reasons, or evidence. Body of essay fails to analyze chosen media. Topic development is flawed or non-existent.
Support is minimal, logically flawed, and/or inaccurate.
Body of essay analyzes chosen media very ineffectively.
Topic development may have been attempted, but does not form conclusions and/or fails to exhibit clear reasoning.
More support is needed. Some examples may be vague. Body of essay analyzes chosen media, perhaps ineffectively. Some irrelevant support may be present, but most evidence supports thesis.
Support is sufficient but perhaps flawed in some way.
Body of essay analyzes chosen media effectively.
Examples are sufficient. Thesis is supported and developed in most paragraphs.
Essay completely supports the thesis with logical arrangement ...
Essay 3 Is College the Best OptionAssignmentThe authors o
Essay 3: Is College the Best Option?
Assignment:
The authors of the readings/videos (listed below) from Unit 3 explore whether college is the best option for everyone. For Essay 3, you will choose a topic from one (or more) of these readings/videos that you would like to explore in depth. Next, you will extensively research your topic. During this process, you should consider your opinions about your topic and begin to formulate a thesis for your final paper. Your thesis must be argumentative. You will not inform the reader about the topic; you will persuade the reader.
In your essay, you will persuade the reader to accept the argument set forth in your thesis using a combination of your own opinions and the opinions of third parties (i.e., by incorporating secondary sources), which is discussed in more detail below.
Requirements:
1. Length: 1,200-1,500 words (which is longer than the previous essays)
2. Your essay must relate to the topics presented in the readings for Unit 3: Is College the Best Option?
3. Your thesis must be argumentative (i.e., persuasive).
4. You must include at least four scholarly sources.
5. You must include at least onequote from each of your four sources.
6. You must use only articles from peer-reviewed scholarly journals for this essay. Failing to use scholarly sources will result in a 10-point deduction for each non-scholarly source. For example, if you include two non-scholarly sources in your essay, there will be a 20-point deduction. Therefore, it is crucial that you use scholarly sources.
Note: If you are using Google to locate sources, then it is highly unlikely that you are choosing scholarly articles. Your safest option is to use the library databases (e.g., ProQuest, JStor, and Academic OneFile) to find sources. If you do not know how to access/use the library databases, please see the "Library Research Tutorials" section in Content. If you do not know how to distinguish scholarly journals from popular periodicals, please see the "Evaluating Research Sources" module under Content. In addition, you will want to review the Vanderbilt University Video Tutorial about Scholarly vs. Non-Scholarly Sources, which is posted under Content.
7. You must include a Works Cited page that conforms to TheMLA Handbook, 8th edition citation style.
8. You must include correct MLA parenthetical/in-text citations.
9. You must properly introduce, present, and cite all direct quotes.
10. Your tone should be formal.
· Avoid first person pronouns (i.e., I, me, my, we, us)
· Avoid second person (i.e., you, your) pronouns.
· Avoid contractions (i.e., isn’t, doesn’t, won’t, etc.)
· Avoid slang.
· Avoid clichés.
· Use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
· State your opinions as facts. Phrases like the following weaken your argument:
· In my research, I found that . . .
· In this essay, I will discuss . . .
· I believe that . . .
Deductions:
As with all assignments in this course, your submissions ...
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Due Date:
Jul 15, 2015 23:59:59
Max Points:
270
Details:
B. F. Skinner built on the classic behavioristic principles to develop his theory on human behavior. His theory has since been expanded and applied in many practical areas. This assignment focuses on Skinner’s legacy by examining contemporary applications of his ideas of reinforcement learning.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
Instructors will be using a grading rubric to grade the assignments. It is recommended that learners review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment in order to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to
the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be
submitted to Turnitin.
Directions:
In a paper of 1,250-1,5000 words, demonstrate Skinner's legacy. Include the following in your paper:
A discussion of the modern-day applications of reinforcement learning in education.
A discussion of the modern-day applications of reinforcement learning in behavior therapy.
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30.0 %Discussion of the Modern-Day Applications of Reinforcement Learning in Education
Discussion of the modern-day applications of reinforcement learning in education is either not present or not evident to the reader.
Discussion of the modern-day applications of reinforcement learning in education is present but incomplete.
Discussion of the modern-day applications of reinforcement learning in education is present but cursory and lacks depth.
Discussion of the modern-day applications of reinforcement learning in education is clearly presented. Includes a thorough discussion of all required elements. Discussion demonstrates an understanding of human motivation for learning.
Discussion of the modern-day applications of reinforcement learning in education is clearly presented. Includes a thoughtful, thorough discussion of all required elements. Discussion demonstrates a deep and thorough understanding and insight of human motivation for learning.
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Characteristic:
High Distinction (80 and above). Excellent standard.
Distinction (70-79) Very good standard.
Credit (60-69) Good standard.
Pass (50-59)
Fair or poor standard.
Fail (Below 49)
Not up to standard.
Question and
The approach to the
The question is very
The question is well
The question is only
The question is
Central
question is excellent;
well answered and
but only partially
fairly or superficially
not answered and
Argument:
it is answered directly and fully. As a consequence,
there is a clear thesis statement, however, one or two
answered. Consequently, the thesis statement is
answered. Consequently, the thesis statement
there is no thesis statement.
there is a clear
gaps or
only partially
outlines a
thesis statement that comprehensively
shortcomings are evident either in
complete.
superficial or incomplete
answers the question and thereby
terms of addressing the question or
argument.
effectively outlines
establishing the flow
the essay’s central
of the rest of the
argument.
essay.
Structure:
The essay is extremely well
The essay is very well structured with
The essay is well structured, and the
The essay is not well structured, and
The essay is not sufficiently
structured with fully
developed and
material is well
the material is only
structured in
developed and
focused
organised in
fairly or poorly
accordance with
focused paragraphs,
paragraphs, and the
accordance with
organised in terms
both exploring and
and the material is
material is very well
both exploring and
of both exploring
demonstrating an
extremely well
organised in
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EDUC 742EDUC 742Reading Summary and Reflective Comments .docx
EDUC 742
EDUC 742
Reading Summary and Reflective Comments Form & Instructions
For each assigned reading, summarize the main principles and reflect on these principles in order to make the content meaningful to you. This will ensure that you understand the reading and understand its relationship to daily life experiences within your educational setting or work environment. The reflective statements may draw on previous experiences or future plans to use the information from the reading. You are also encouraged to critique ideas in light of a biblical worldview. Summaries will be 100-125 words and will be in paragraph form, and the reflections will be 150-200 words. (Submit the Reading Summary by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday in Modules/Weeks 1, 3, 4, 5, and on Friday in Module/Week 8, adding the new entries each time.)
STUDENT NAME:
Bridget Pruitt
Reading
Assignment
Main Principles
Reflective Comments
Reading Summary 1
Razik and Swanson
Data within the United States is processed based on four assessments. The assessments are reading, math, science, and other subjects. They are based on 4th, 8th, and 12th graders. They are also broken up into different ethnic groups. There are a lot of data that is alarming within the U.S. Data is based on household characteristics, family and peer influences, and student achievement. Also in this chapter it reaches on the education reform movement. Global forces and the specific causes that are concerning within the U.S. education system. What are the causes of failure within the U.S. school system and what changes can be implemented to improve the rapid downfall of our education system.
When all of the assessments were implemented on the different groups that provided data that broke up the groups that is when I feel our education system had been broken. Ways of instruction as well as curriculum has not changed much, however, all of the testing data is what has changed and the ways that the data is being implemented. Schools have become all about the numbers instead of the importance of what is being taught to our children. If the U.S. school systems were not all about the numbers and teaching our children how to read and write I feel that our schools would be more successful in all the data assessments that are being implemented. The problem is that special attention is given to achievement gaps among ethnic and economic groups instead of teaching everyone the same way that was taught years and years ago. With all the changes within the school systems and how they are wanting teachers to teach their children has caused a lot of confusion as well as stress upon the teachers as well as the children.
Van
Brummelen
First of all, I love this book. It goes into practices and prospective within the interaction between theory and practice. It explains why in public schools that God cannot be taught and how the Christian schools central theme is focused in the teachings of Jesus Christ. In this chapter it.
EDUC 380 Blog Post Samples Module 1 The Brain Below .docx
EDUC 380 Blog Post Samples
Module 1: The Brain
Below are some student examples that are excellent blog posts for the first two prompts in Module 1
(The Brain). The goal for the discussion posts is to engage in the module materials directly and explore
some of the questions and issues in each module more deeply. The posts are very important for your
learning. Below you will find comments to help you understand how these students met the rubric
requirements. The rubric for blog posts is posted in the end of this document and is in the course
syllabus.
Blog Post # 1:
● Describe a time when you engaged in something adults might consider risky and/or thoughtless:
● How old were you?
● Why did you do it?
● What were you thinking at the time?
Think back to the article on risk-taking you read and to the video you watched on the teen brain. What
connections can you make between the lecture, the article, and/or the video?
Growing up, my family would take annual trips to the river in Laughlin, Nevada. We
would go with our family friends who had kids with a wide range of ages. I was 13 years
old at the time within the middle age range. A big activity at the river is jumping off of
rocks. My parents did not want my sisters and me to engage in this activity. During one
of the annual trips, I joined the older teenagers on a boat ride to the “jumping rock.”
Depending on how much risk they wanted to take, there are different levels for people
to jump off of. All of the older teens were jumping off of the highest level. I decided to
join the older teens and jump from the tallest rock. At the time, I wanted to do it
because all of the older teenagers were doing it. I wanted to be like them. This was not
an impulsive decision. I had thought about doing this activity the whole trip and decided
to go on the boat ride, knowing they were going to jump off the tallest rock. The article,
“Beautiful Brains,” explains, “Seeking sensation isn’t necessarily impulsive. You might
plan a sensation-seeking experience- a skydive or a fast car…” (Dobbs, 2011, p. 49).
By jumping off the rock with them, I thought this would change their view of me as an
older and more mature teenager. When they changed their opinion about me, it would
allow me to hang out with them all the time. I was taking more risks because I would get
a higher reward. This relates to the article, “Beautiful Brains,” which states, “Teens take
more risks not because they don’t understand the dangers but because they weigh risk
versus reward differently. In situations where risk can get them something they want,
they value the reward more heavily than adults do” (Dobbs, 2011, p. 54). By jumping off
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If I had jumped off the shorter rock, I could have not been accepted into the group
because they did not view me as mature as themselves. Therefore, I would have been
penalized for not.
EDUC 741Course Project Part 1 Grading RubricCriteriaLevels .docx
EDUC 741
Course Project: Part 1 Grading Rubric
Criteria
Levels of Achievement
Content 70%
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not Present
Analysis
13 to 14 points
The analysis thoroughly interprets and examines at least three referred journal articles for perspective, validity, and significance of the findings.
12 points
The analysis partially interprets and examines at least three referred journal articles for perspective, validity, and significance of the findings.
1 to 11 points
The analysis attempts of some aspects of analysis and interpretation of journal articles in a limited way. The review is more descriptive than analytical.
0 points
Not present
Use of Evidence and Relevant Outside Information
13 points
The analysis is thoroughly supported with relevant facts, arguments, examples, and details. Information outside the subject articles is often incorporated into the analysis.
11 to 12 points
The analysis is generally supported with relevant facts, arguments, and details. Information outside the subject articles is occasionally incorporated into the analysis.
1 to 10 points
The analysis is thoroughly supported with some facts, arguments, examples, and details. Information outside the subject articles is incorporated in a limited way into the analysis.
0 points
Not present
Organization and Development
13 points
The analysis is quite well-reasoned, indicating substantial breath and depth of thinking. The summary of each article is thorough and meaningful.
11 to 12 points
The analysis is generally well-reasoned, indicating some breath and depth of thinking. The summary of each article is generally sound.
1 to 10 points
The analysis has limited reasoning, indicating a surface understanding of the articles. The summary of each article is limited.
0 points
Not present
Body – Biblical Worldview
13 points
A biblical worldview perspective is clearly articulated and is supported by appropriate Scripture references, course requirements, and application.
11 to 12 points
A biblical worldview perspective is articulated but is not supported by Scripture or is not appropriate, and somewhat applies to course requirements and application.
1 to 10 points
A biblical worldview perspective is poorly articulated and is not supported by Scripture or is not appropriate, and does not apply to course requirements and application.
0 points
Not present
Structure 30%
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not Present
Grammar and Spelling
6 points
Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the essay. There are 0–2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
5 points
There are 3–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
1 to 4 points
There are 6–10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
0 points
There are more than 10 errors in the grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Sentence Structure and Mechanics
6 points
Sentences are well-phrased and varied in lengt.
EDUC 740Prayer Reflection Report Grading RubricCriteriaLev.docx
EDUC 740
Prayer Reflection Report Grading Rubric
Criteria
Levels of Achievement
Content 70%
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not present
Structure & Organization
33 to 35 points
The paper has a clearly constructed introduction that builds the foundation for further reflection. The structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow. Each paragraph is focused and uses excellent transitions from previous paragraphs. The paper has a clear conclusion. Overall writing style is appropriate for a graduate-level course.
30 to 32 points
The paper has a constructed introduction that builds the foundation for further reflection. The structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow. Each paragraph is focused and uses transitions from previous paragraphs. The paper has a conclusion. Overall writing style is appropriate for a graduate-level course.
1 to 29 points
The paper has a constructed introduction that is beginning to build the foundation for further reflection. The structure is vague and difficult to follow. Not all paragraphs are focused and don’t always use transitions from previous paragraphs. The paper has a conclusion. Overall writing style is not appropriate for a graduate-level course.
0 points
Not present
Analysis
19 to 20 points
The content reflects higher-level thinking through critical self-evaluation and application of principles learned. Includes a discussion of your reflections based on your personal prayer journal, including any changes and/or positive things that you have seen occur in the lives of the leaders you have chosen. Includes specific examples of ways that you have seen changes in the lives of the leaders you have chosen. Includes specific examples of the impact of the assignment on your own life.
17 to 18 points
The content reflects thinking through self-evaluation and application of principles learned. Includes a discussion of your reflections based on your personal prayer journal, including any changes and/or positive things that you have seen occur in the lives of the leaders you have chosen. Includes examples of ways that you have seen changes in the lives of the leaders you have chosen. Includes examples of the impact of the assignment on your own life.
1 to 16 points
The content does not reflect higher-level thinking through critical self-evaluation and application of principles learned. Includes a vague discussion of your reflections based on your personal prayer journal, including any changes and/or positive things that you have seen occur in the lives of the leaders you have chosen. Includes minimal examples of ways that you have seen changes in the lives of the leaders you have chosen. Includes ambiguous examples of the impact of the assignment on your own life.
0 points
Not present
Support
14 to 15 points
Biblical references and principles are integrated into the paper appropriately, demonstrating an excellent understanding of biblical leadership principles.
13 points
Biblical references and principles are integrated.
EDUC 6733 Action Research for EducatorsReading LiteracyDraft.docx
EDUC 6733 Action Research for Educators
Reading Literacy
Draft
Part A
The context of the classroom setting
In the first section of this action research project I will address the context of classroom setting. Although, it is as important as the teaching itself and understand it is essential in creating learning environments in which every student can thrive. According to Pallardy, context is a classroom’s characteristics such as the composition of the student body, classroom structures and resources. Furthermore, by establishing that context is dependent on student learning we are able to come up with an action research question that will be discussed in this essay. The action research will be on the reading workshop; Is motivation among students a big challenge when it comes to reading literacy?
In addition, a reading workshop is one way to structure a class. Developing strong reading skills in students is one of the key goals in an educational program. Reading workshops encourages the students to become better readers. To accommodate the children’s variability, I assess the children through instructing them to write journals on what they have read and giving them vocabulary tests on that week’s reading. This helps when it comes to identifying student with a reading problem and can be able to tailor lessons to individuals.
One of the concerns that I have experienced in this classroom setting of reading workshops is children’s motivation to read books that they have selected. Their ability to choose the right book and their commitment to stay with the book until they finished is also a concern when it comes to their motivation when reading books. These findings were drawn from the data of the journals and vocabulary test that I had assigned to them. The journals that they wrote the boys in the class performed poorly more than the girls. There is also the fact that the boys in the class didn’t find satisfaction in reading unlike the girls. The boys also were not reading books of their own accord unlike the girls in the class who spent hours with ‘series’ books and other chapter books.
The classroom has 24 students; 52% are boys and 48% are girls. The last two tests on vocabulary showed that girls performed more than the boys. Also, the literature review was discouraging: the boys were lagging the girls. This concerns may be a product of the independent reading workshop and of the freedom of children to choose their own books during that session.
Through observation and interaction with the boys that excelled in the literature reviews I noted that families had a strong impact and the boys that saw their fathers at home read were more likely to choose to read. Therefore, having spoken with the school administration I invited some of the male role models for the boys. I invited teachers, some of their fathers, other school male employees to visit the class and talk about their reading habits. Some of them were frank about their discovery about.
EDUC 637Technology Portfolio InstructionsGeneral OverviewF.docx
EDUC 637
Technology Portfolio InstructionsGeneral Overview
For this assignment, you will identify forms of and applications for technology for use in a middle school social studies classroom. You will be required to describe the general applications of these technologies, specific applied activities in the general social studies arena, and provide an evaluation.Learning Objective
You will develop a portfolio of technologies that could be used in a middle school social studies classroom, identifying general uses, aligned appropriate national social studies standards, potential activities, and good and bad points to that technology’s use.Assignment Process
1. Select 10 technologies (defined below) that can be used in an educational setting/environment for each of the categories listed below. Notice that I did not say educational or instructional technologies. This is to not restrict you to that search parameter, but rather to allow you to explore critically any technology that might have a pedagogical use. Select technologies representing:
a. Hardware devices
b. Business/productivity software (i.e., Microsoft Office)
c. Web-based technologies (delivered via the Internet)
d. Multimedia software (audio, video, graphical)
e. Games/entertainment
2. Then review each technology answering the following questions in 1–2 paragraphs for each question (best recorded in a word-processing program like Microsoft Word as a multi-page document). Questions to answer include:
a. What are the general functions and purposes of this technology?
b. What types of social studies objectives/goals could be met by this technology and how? Please relate to an NCSS main theme (or more than 1 if appropriate).
c. What, in your opinion, are the good and bad points of using this technology in a pedagogical setting? Consider this a risk analysis.
3. Turn in the completed assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 2.
EDUC 637
Literature Review InstructionsGeneral Overview
Please read the instructions and rubric for the Literature Review assignment BEFORE you sign-up for a topic. You will want to select a topic wisely so you will be able to identify 5 trends in your research.
For this assignment, you will select a topic in the general area of social studies instruction in middle grade education and examine accompanying literature related to that topic to identify the latest trends and issues. Ultimately, you will compile these results into a PowerPoint presentation of around 10 slides to identify these trends.Learning Objective
You will develop a presentation identifying general trends in middle-grade social studies education associated with a set of articles in the content area.Assignment Process
1. Begin classifying and compiling articles and sub-topics into groups of information for presentation (note 5 trends).
2. You should have scanned at least 30 articles in the process, which then need to be provided as part of this assignment in an attached bi.
EDUC 364 The Role of Cultural Diversity in Schooling A dialecti.docx
EDUC 364: The Role of Cultural Diversity in Schooling
A dialectical journal is one in which you engage in conversation with the text. This involves pulling quotes from the text, and providing your reaction, thoughts, analysis and/or questions about what you’ve read. When reading a chapter from Spring（chapter2 and 3）, choose 3-5 short passages/selections from each assigned chapter on which to reflect. See the example below. You can format your DJ in a chart format (see next page for template), or you can format it simply as a question/answer format like below. The goal is to use the DJ to think through your reactions and prepare for discussion. Submit your DJ to Cougar Courses prior to class, and if you don’t have your computer with you in class, print it out so you have it with you for a class discussion
Example
Quote: “Faced with the world’s migration of people’s, some countries, such as Singapore, have maintained cultural pluralism by providing public schools that use the child’s home language and reflect the cultural values of the child’s home. Through the use of educational methods that promote cultural pluralism, Singapore has been able to maintain Chinese, Malay, and Indian cultures and languages. Therefore, there have been different educational approaches to the intersection of cultures resulting from globalization...Minority cultures in the United State have primarily experienced cultural genocide, deculturalization, and denial of education. Immigrant groups have mostly experienced assimilation and hybridity.” (Chapter 1).
Response: This is always what I come back to when thinking about American education. We could have chosen a different path, a different approach educating the various groups of children that have come through the school system. But instead of seeing schooling primarily as a democratizing tool, the founders and those in government who came after them saw schooling as a tool for deculturalization, for imposing hegemony. What is most frustrating is how to tease out how our current system still contains the legacy of those oppressive institutional choices. Seeing those remnants for what they are--clearly--is the only way to change the system to truly benefit all kids.
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EDUC 144 Writing Tips The writing assignments in this cla.docx
EDUC 144 Writing Tips
The writing assignments in this class require students to engage in critical thinking and analysis,
producing papers that go beyond simple summaries of course readings by utilizing concepts, ideas, and
findings in course readings to critically analyze contemporary schooling and academic achievement in
the United States. Below is a list of suggestions to help you write strong papers that are critical and
analytical.
The introductory paragraph should briefly mention the topic and purpose/focus of your paper and state
your thesis in clear, specific terms (i.e. “In this paper, I will argue…” or “I will contend...,” or “I will
demonstrate…”).
Each paragraph in the body of the paper should be tightly organized around one main idea. Each
paragraph should build on previous ones and provide concrete examples/findings from the week’s
readings that serve as data that support your analysis, or examples from your own experiences and
observations of schooling that serve as evidence in support of your analysis. If you are drawing on a
specific theoretical concept(s) or idea(s) in your analysis, remember to clearly define and explain the
concept(s) or idea(s) before using that concept(s) or idea(s) to investigate and analyze particular aspects
of contemporary schooling.
The concluding paragraph needs to restate the thesis and main points addressed in the paper.
Sometimes writers do not know what their argument is until they have reached the end of the paper—or
the thesis has changed by the end. If either of these happens to you, be sure to put your thesis in the first
paragraph as well and/or make sure that you are making the same argument throughout the paper.
Things to keep in mind, at the level of the paragraph:
Make sure your comments are relevant to the topic at hand: one way to do this is to make an outline of
each paragraph’s main idea; each one should clearly relate to the topic and focus/purpose or thesis of
your paper. It is writer’s responsibility to select relevant concepts or ideas, examples of research
findings from the week’s readings, and/or personal experiences and observations that relate directly to
the topic and purpose/focus of the paper. It is not appropriate to expect the reader to do this instead.
Remember, examples/research findings and personal experiences and observations are not “obviously”
evidence in support of your analysis until you explicitly explain how these examples/findings/
experiences/observations support the claims in your analysis.
Make sure each paragraph’s main idea is clearly connected to your thesis.
*Smoothly transition between paragraphs: connect first line of new paragraph with main idea of
previous paragraph.
*Stick to the facts at hand—do not overstate your case.
Things to keep in mind, at the level of the sentence:
*Tighten sentence structure: combine sentences when possible by eliminating redundant information.
*Employ p.
EDUC 1300- LEARNING FRAMEWORK Portfolio Page Prompts .docx
EDUC 1300- LEARNING FRAMEWORK
Portfolio Page Prompts
INTRODUCTION
This page introduces, not you, but your portfolio. . Invite people into the portfolio and give them a reason for
exploring further Convey your purpose in creating the portfolio. Include a picture of yourself, and a quote
that is meaningful to you. No attachment is needed on this page. (10 points)
ABOUT ME
This page introduces you. Share information about yourself – your family, hobbies, work, and what you enjoy.
Don’t just TELL people, SHOW who you are, too. Things you might include: photos, images, or video/links
that interest you. Attach your Quality World Essay or another paper about yourself to this page. (10 points)
GOALS
List your long-term goals: personal, education, career. Identify the short-term and intermediate goals that will
help you progress toward these long-term goals. Include images that help you and your viewer visualize your
goals. Attach your degree plan/Timeline assignment to show your academic plans/goals. (10 points)
LEARNING
This page showcases what you’ve learned about your learning. Collect information you’ve gathered about
yourself and how you learn, such as learning styles inventories, personality type indicators, and your
Strengthsquest assessment. Interpret those results and draw conclusions about yourself from this evidence and
write about it. Attach your Insight Report from Strengthsquest so your viewer can learn more about your top
5 strengths or another assessment report which have helped you identify how you learn. (15 points)
THINKING
What have you learned this semester about critical thinking? What have you created that demonstrates the
quality of your thinking? Select examples and identify these qualities in your reflection. Attach an
assignment/paper from this class or another that show your thinking abilities. (15 points)
RESEARCH
On this page, post a question that you’ve selected to research and write what you found. What did you learn
about using the online databases? How will that help you in future classes? Attach your annotated
bibliography/research organizers and/or a research paper from another course. (15 points)
REFLECTION:
Your Introduction page described the purpose of the portfolio. On this page, provide a conclusion. Reflect on
your experience in the course and semester in creating this portfolio. Consider the following prompts:
What expectations or assumptions did you have before the course began? Were they valid or invalid?
How has the course contributed to your understanding of yourself and others?
What impact did the course have on your understanding of your quality world?
How do you now assume responsibility for your learning? What thinking and behaviors will you further
develop on your journey to becoming an autonomous learner?
(15 points)
EDUC 1300 Learning Framework Grading Rubric
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EDU734 Teaching and Learning Environment Week 5.docx
EDU734: Teaching and
Learning Environment
Week 5: Curriculum
Development
Topic goals
To gain an understanding of the concept of
curriculum development and its importance
To gain an understanding of how curriculum
is implemented in different cultural contexts
Task – Forum
Do you think that the current school curriculum needs
to be adapted more to the modern culture? If so, in
what ways do you think it can be done?
What do you consider to be the implications for the
nature of valid knowledge in the future school curriculum?
EDU734: Teaching and Learning Environment Page 1
EDU734: Teaching and
Learning Environment
5.1 Introduction
Curriculum lies at the heart of educational policies and practices.
They are are highly political documents which convey ideological positions about
the type of education that should be given in different cultural contexts and the
citizenship values that can be shared by the citizen of a state (Apple, 2004).
Each society has its own values and beliefs which they want to be translated into
educational objectives via the curriculum.
“Curriculum is a comprehensive plan for an educational programme/institute/
course to offer new or improved manpower to accomplish the rising needs of a
dynamic society” (Pillai, 2015).
5.1.1 Orientations to curriculum
Child-centred
Society-centred
Knowledge-centred
Eclectic
5.1.2 Determinants of the curriculum
Basic needs
Social aspects
Cultural factors
Individual talents
Ideals: intellectual, moral, aesthetic, religious
Tradition
(Pillai, 2015)
EDU734: Teaching and Learning Environment Page 2
EDU734: Teaching and
Learning Environment
5.2 Definition of Curriculum Development
Curriculum development is defined as the process which is planned, purposeful,
progressive, and systematic in order to create positive improvements in the
educational system.
The curriculum is affected by any changes or developments that affect society
(Alvior, 2014).
It needs to correspond to those changes but at the same time to respect all
people despite of gender, ethnicity, disability, religion etc. (Symeonidou and
Mavrou, 2014).
2. How can
1. What learning 3. How can
4. How can the
educational experiences learning
effectiveness of
purposes that are likely to experiences be
learning
should the be useful in organised for
experiences be
school seek to attaining these effective
evaluated?
attain? objectives be instruction?
selected?
Diagram 5.1: Four questions for the organization and development of the
curriculum (Tyler, 1949, cited in Howard, 2007)
EDU734: Teaching and Learning Environment Page 3
EDU734: Teaching and
Learning Environment
5.2.1 Four principles for the development of any curriculum:
Def.
EDU 505 – Contemporary Issues in EducationCOURSE DESCRIPTION.docx
EDU 505 – Contemporary Issues in Education
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Examines theory, research, and practices relating to critical issues faced by educators today. Discusses contemporary concerns in American and global education: National and local initiatives in education, the evolving relationship between schools and communities, impacts of public policy on the educational enterprise, and current social, political, economic, and legal issues influencing schools are explored from American and global perspectives. Evaluates the future of education in both industrial and developing countries, including growth of learning needs and inequities both within and between countries. Emphasizes problem identification, analysis, and remediation, with the latter focusing on “best of breed” innovative practices.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Required Resources – Textbook
Tozer, S. E., Senese, G., & Violas, P. C. (2013). School and society: Historical and contemporary perspectives (7th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
Required Resources – Articles
Baker, B., Sciarra, D., & Farrie, D. (2014). Is School Funding Fair? A National Report Card. Retrieved from http://www.schoolfundingfairness.org/National_Report_Card_2014.pdf
Baker, B., & Corcoran, S. (2012). The Stealth Inequities of School Funding: How State and Local School Finance Systems Perpetuate Inequitable Student Spending. Center for American Progress. Retrieved from https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/education/report/2012/09/19/38189/the-stealth-inequities-of-school-funding/
Brackemyre, T. (2012). Education to the Masses: The Rise of Public Education in Early America. History Scene. Retrieved from http://www.ushistoryscene.com/uncategorized/riseofpubliceducation/
Cobb, N. (2014). Climate, Culture and Collaboration: The Key to Creating Safe and Supportive Schools. Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers. Retrieved from: http://eds.b.ebscohost.com/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=1bde4a76-6090-47af-8294-13f37c6936c7%40sessionmgr110&vid=16&hid=112
Gardner, H. (2011). To improve U.S. education, it’s time to treat teachers as professionals. The Washington Post. Retrieved from http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/on-leadership/to-improve-us-education-its-time-to-treat-teachers-as-professionals/2011/07/18/gIQA8oh2LI_story.html
Garrity, C., & Jens, K. (1997). Bully Proofing Your School: Creating a Positive Climate. Intervention in School & Clinic. Retrieved from http://eds.b.ebscohost.com/eds/detail/detail?vid=2&sid=1bde4a76-6090-47af-8294-13f37c6936c7%40sessionmgr110&hid=112&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmUmc2NvcGU9c2l0ZQ%3d%3d#db=a9h&AN=9703123351
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EDU 3338 Lesson Plan TemplateCandidate NameCooperatin.docx
EDU 3338 Lesson Plan Template
Candidate Name:
Cooperating Teacher Name:
Placement Site:
Grade Level:
Subject:
Length of Lesson:
Lesson Title:
Date of Lesson:
Learning Central Focus
Central Focus
What is the central focus for the content in the learning segment?
Content Standard
What standard(s) are most relevant to the learning goals?
Student Learning Goal(s)/ Objective(s)
Skills/procedures
What are the specific learning goal(s) for student in this lesson?
Concepts and reasoning/problem solving/thinking/strategies[footnoteRef:1] [1: The prompt provided here should be modified to reflect subject specific aspects of learning. Language here is mathematics related. See candidate edTPA handbooks for the “Making Good Choices” resource for subject specific components. ]
What are the specific learning goal(s) for students in this lesson?
Prior Academic Knowledge and Conceptions
What knowledge, skills, and concepts must students already know to be successful with this lesson?
What prior knowledge and/or gaps in knowledge do these students have that are necessary to support the learning of the skills and concepts for this lesson?
Theoretical Principles and/or Research–Based Best Practices
Why are the learning tasks for this lesson appropriate for your students?
Materials
What materials does the teacher need for this lesson?
What materials do the students need for this lesson?
Assessments, Instructional Strategies, and Learning Tasks
Description of what the teacher (you) will be doing and/or what the students will be doing.
Launch
__________ Minutes
How will you start the lesson to engage and motivate students in learning?
Pre-Assessment
How will you find out what students already know about the lesson objective?
What tangible pre-assessments will you administer?
How will you evaluate student performance on the pre-assessment?
Instruction
__________ Minutes
What will you do to engage students in developing understanding of the lesson objective(s)?
How will you link the new content (skills and concepts) to students’ prior academic learning and their personal/cultural and community assets?
What will you say and do? What questions will you ask?
How will you engage students to help them understand the concepts?
What will students do?
How will you determine if students are meeting the intended learning objectives?
Structured Practice and
Application
__________ Minutes
How will you give students the opportunity to practice so you can provide feedback?
How will students apply what they have learned?
How will you structure opportunities for students to work with partners or in groups? What criteria will you use when forming groups?
Formative Assessment
What formative assessment techniques will you utilize to determine if students are meeting the intended learning objectives?
Differentiation/ Planned Support
How will you provide students access to learning based on individual and group need.
EDU 3215 Lesson Plan Template & Elements Name Andres Rod.docx
EDU 3215 Lesson Plan Template & Elements
Name: Andres Rodriguez
Email address: [email protected]
Content Areas: English Language Arts and Social Studies
Common Core Standard(s): (list and write all applicable)
ELA CCSS:
RI 7.1 - Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly
as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RI 7.3 - Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas
influence individuals or events, or how individuals influence ideas or events).
RI 7. 4 - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including
figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on
meaning and tone.
CCSS: RH.6–8.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary
sources.
RH.6–8.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide
an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
Essential Question(s): How did colonists, African Americans, and Native Americans choose
sides during the Revolutionary War?
Introduction and Lesson Objective (outline the purpose for the lesson in 50 -100 words)
E.g., This lesson is focused on the role of the Native Americans during the American
Revolution. Students explored the roles of the Patriots and the Red Coats and will synthesize this
information with the roles of Native Americans during the American Revolution. The purpose is
for students to understand the variety of people and reasons who were involved in the American
Revolution.
Resources/Materials/Technology Utilized:
E.g., Computer, Smartboard, NewsELA article, Reading about Mohawk Mary Molly Bryant,
Notebooks, Pens, Pencils, Index cards, looseleaf
Instructional Sequence (x amount of minutes/ how many days will this lesson cover).
Include evidence of Explicit Instruction within the tasks/activity:
ortliebe
Highlight
ortliebe
Highlight
Time Allocation Objective Activity
Assessment/Evaluatio
n
7-9 minutes
This will help
the teacher
gauge what
knowledge the
students are
coming into the
lesson with.
Do Now - Answer the
following question:
Who do you think the
Native Americans fought
with/along side during the
American Revolution?
Why do you believe they
chose this side.
Teacher will walk
around and take note
of how many students
choose Patriots or Red
Coats. This will help
with grouping in
future lessons.
10 minutes
Reading a
document about
Mohawk Mary
Molly Bryant as
a class to help
students with
annotating
relevant facts
and details that
will help them
answer critical
thinking
questions later
on.
Reading a document about
a Native American woman,
Mohawk Mary Molly
Bryant as a class. Teacher
asks the following
questions during the
reading and students
underline/annotate the
answers based on t.
EDST 1100R SITUATED LEARNING EDST 1100 N Situated Learning .docx
EDST 1100R: SITUATED LEARNING
EDST 1100 N: Situated Learning
Thursdays, 2.30 – 5.30
Keele Campus, Mac 050B
Winter, 2020
Instructor: Dr. Lorin Schwarz
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: ½ hour after class, or by appointment
*
Learning is intentional and contextual, and it involves developing systems and structures that not only allow but also encourage organization members to learn and grow together –to develop “communities of practice.”
-Preskill and Torres
The idea of a subject that calls to us is more than metaphor. In the community of truth, the knower is not the only active agent –the subject itself participates in the dialectic of knowing...geologists are people who hear rocks speak, historians are people who hear the voices of the long dead, writers are people who hear the music of words. The things of the world call to us, and we are drawn to them –each of us to different things, as each is drawn to different friends.
--Parker J. Palmer
Teaching is a complex, relational, and creative event. When I teach, I am simultaneously involved in several dynamic relations: with myself, with my everyday world, with my subject matter, and with my students. I cannot really teach if I am not engaged with my students or if my students are not involved with me.
--Carol S. Becker
The relationship between our physical constraints and the assertion of our freedom is not a 'problem' requiring a solution. It is simply the way human beings are. Our condition is to be ambiguous to the core, and our task is to learn to manage the movement and uncertainty in our existence, not banish it...the ambiguous human condition means tirelessly trying to take control of things. We have to do two near-impossible things at once: understand ourselves as limited by circumstances, and yet continue to pursue our projects as though we are truly in control.
--Sarah Bakewell
Course Description
Welcome to EDST 1100: “Situated Learning.” As described in the university calendar, the aims of this seminar are as follows:
“This course is framed around situated learning theories in relation to the provisioning of educational experiences in a variety of contexts (e.g., early familial experiences, formal educational experiences, cultural educational experiences, employment educational experiences). Students are first introduced to the major principles of families of learning theories (e.g., behaviourism, cognitivism, social learning theory, social constructivism). This introduction is followed by in-depth study of situated learning theory drawing from Lave and Wenger (1991) a seminal text in the field. Students engage in exploring exemplars of situated learning drawing from theory to understand the factors at play in the exemplars because, as situated learning theory would suggest, the representations of situated learning theory must be situated in relation to reference points. Given any particular learning engagement’s situational parameters, stu.
EDU 151 Thematic Unit Required ComponentsThematic Unit Requireme.docx
EDU 151 Thematic Unit Required Components
Thematic Unit Requirements
Component Parts of Selected Thematic Unit
A) Study Topic - Select a specific appropriate topic reflecting children’s interests and experiences. Topics that are too broad or not developmentally applicable will not be considered. Examples of this type of topic include Ocean, Rain Forest, Outer Space. Examples of specific appropriate topics are shoes, worms, rocks.
A)
B) Age Level –“Birth through Second Grade” Select an age or grade level.
B)
C) Focus - Develop a one-sentence focus statement that summarizes the direction and intent of the unit.
C)
D) Objectives - Identify three or four specific objectives you wish children to master by the completion of the unit, use the appropriate NC Early Learning Standards for the age of the child.
D)
E) Resources - You will need to cite all resources used throughout the study topic. For example: Internet resources (specific web site), printed resources, magazines, newspaper, journals, audio/visual resources, field trips, etc.
E)
F) Extensions Activities - Complete the attached Lesson Plan Forms in detail. You should also include two extension activities (extended activities or enrichment activities).
F)
G) Discussion Questions – Include at least three open-ended questions that will help children think about the topic in varied and divergent ways.
G)
H) Literature Selections - Select children’s books that relate to the theme and are developmentally appropriate for the children you will be working with
H)
I) Culminating activity - The culminating activity is a project or activity that engages children in a meaningful summarization of their discoveries and leads to new ideas, understandings and connections.
J) Evaluation - Devise appropriate means of evaluating children’s progress throughout the unit based on the objectives chosen above.
Student Name: _________ Date: _________
Assessment Name: Study Topic Unit
This assessment is used in every section of EDU 151
This assessment is designed to focus on Standards #4 and #5
This assessment is designed to focus on Supportive Skill # 3, #4, and #5
D/F
C
B
A
100
Unsatisfactory
Average
Good
Very Good
Standard or
Supportive Skill
Key Elements
Basic Knowledge
Comprehension
Application
Synthesis
Comments
Standard 4: Using Developmentally Effective Approaches to Connect with Children and Families
(Attach Weekly Planning Form to Standard 4c in School Chapters)
4c. Using a broad repertoire of developmentally appropriate teaching/learning approaches
Activities are not developmentally appropriate and do not incorporate a range of teaching approaches
0 – 12
Activities are mostly developmentally appropriate and incorporate a few teaching approaches
13
Activities are developmentally appropriate and incorporate varied teaching approaches
14
Activities are developmentally appropriate and incorporate a wide array of teaching approache.
EDSP 429Differentiated Instruction PowerPoint InstructionsThe .docx
EDSP 429
Differentiated Instruction PowerPoint Instructions
The purpose of this assignment is to produce a PowerPoint presentation that demonstrates your ability to apply course concepts and vocabulary to the topic of differentiated instruction.
Differentiated instruction is a form of instruction that seeks to maximize each student’s growth by recognizing that students have different ways of learning, different interests, and different ways of responding to instruction. In practice, it involves offering several different learning experiences in response to students’ varied needs. You will use theories, vocabulary, and models to construct a PowerPoint presentation that gives an overview of differentiated instruction.
1. Construct the PowerPoint presentation as if you were addressing peers in an in-service training on differentiated instruction.
2. The PowerPoint presentation must be 7–12 slides.
3. The PowerPoint presentation must address the following topics:
· Definition of differentiated instruction
· Advantages to students with special needs
· At least 3 specific examples of differentiated instruction
· References page
The Differentiated Instruction PowerPoint is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 5.
EDSP 429
D
IFFERENTIATED
I
NSTRUCTION
P
OWER
P
OINT
I
NSTRUCTIONS
The purpose of
this assignment is to produce a
PowerPoint
p
resentation that demonstrates
your
ability to apply course concepts and vocabulary to the topic of
d
ifferentiated
i
nstruction
.
Differentiated
instruction is a form of instruction that seeks to maximize each student
’
s growth
by recognizing that students have different ways of learning, different interests, and different
ways of responding to instruction. In practice, it involves offering several
different learning
experiences in response to students
’
varied needs.
You will
use theories, vocabulary, and models
to construct a
PowerPoint
p
resentation that gives an overview of differentiated
instruction
.
1.
Construct the
PowerPoint
presentation as if yo
u were addressing peers in an in
-
service
training on differentiated instruction.
2.
The
PowerPoint
presentation
must
be 7
–
12
slides
.
3.
The
PowerPoint
presentation
must
address the following topics:
·
Definition of differentiated
i
nstruction
·
Advantages to student
s with special needs
·
At least 3
specific examples
of differentiated instruction
·
References
page
The
Differentiated Instruction
PowerPoint
is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of
M
odule/
W
eek
5
.
EDSP 429
DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION POWERPOINT INSTRUCTIONS
The purpose of this assignment is to produce a PowerPoint presentation that demonstrates your
ability to apply course concepts and vocabulary to the topic of differentiated instruction.
Differentiated instruction is a form of instruction that seeks to maximize each student’s growth
by recognizing that students have different ways of learning, different interests,.
EDSP 429Fact Sheet on Disability Categories InstructionsThe pu.docx
EDSP 429
Fact Sheet on Disability Categories Instructions
The purpose of this assignment is to produce a Fact Sheet that demonstrates your ability to articulate the characteristics of each of the IDEA recognized categories of disabilities.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act guarantees a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities. It specifically identifies 13 categories of disabilities that are entitled to special education services. Using relevant reliable websites and your text, you are to construct a Fact Sheet that explains each of the disability categories in terms that are understandable for the general public.
1. Develop the Fact Sheet as if it would be used to educate parents or others in the general public about disabilities that receive special education services.
2. Include an introduction stating the purpose of the fact sheet and the information provided.
3. Each disability category must be fully defined.
4. A minimum of 3 sources should be cited and referenced, one of which should be the textbook.
5. A reference page must be included.
The Fact Sheet on Disability Categories is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 2.
EDSP 429
F
ACT
S
HEET ON
D
ISABILITY
C
ATEGORIES
I
NSTRUCTIONS
The purpose of
this assignment is to produce a
Fact Sheet
that demonstrates
your
ability to
articulate the charac
teristics of each of the IDEA
recognized categories of disabilities.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act guarantees a free appropriate public education to
eligible children with disabilities. It specifically identifies 13 categories of disabilities that are
entitled to special education services. Using
relevan
t reliable websites and your text, you are to
construct a Fact Sheet that explains each of the disability categories in terms that are
understandable for the general public.
1.
Develop the Fact Sheet as if it would be used to educate parents or others in th
e general
public about disabilities that receive special education services.
2.
Include an introduction stating the purpose of the fact sheet and the information provided.
3.
Each disability category must be fully defined
.
4.
A minimum of 3 sources should be cited
and referenced, one of which should be the
textbook.
5.
A reference page must be included.
The
Fact Sheet on Disability Categories
is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of
M
odule/
W
eek
2
.
EDSP 429
FACT SHEET ON DISABILITY CATEGORIES INSTRUCTIONS
The purpose of this assignment is to produce a Fact Sheet that demonstrates your ability to
articulate the characteristics of each of the IDEA recognized categories of disabilities.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act guarantees a free appropriate public education to
eligible children with disabilities. It specifically identifies 13 categories of disabilities that are
entitled to special education services. Using relevant reliable websites and your.
EDSP 370Individualized Education Plan (IEP) InstructionsThe .docx
EDSP 370
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Instructions
The purpose of this assignment is to provide a means of practice in IEP development. You will be expected to produce an IEP – full in its overall scope but not in-depth. This will allow you to apply the knowledge learned within the course as a whole. The IEP will be written in three phases in order to provide assistance and feedback as well as allow for improvements. ONLY DO PHASE 1. STOP WORKING WHEN YOU SEE THIS:
THIS IS THE END OF THE WEEK 3 ASSIGNMENT.
· Phase 1
You will complete the following components of the IEP:
Notice
Cover Page
Factors
Present Level of Performance (PLOP)
Diploma Status
Phase 11 and 111 will get competed in weeks to follow (DO NOT COMPLETE THIS PORTION).
· Phase II
You will revise IEP 1 based on instructor comments and complete the
following additional components:
Goals
Objectives
Accommodations/Modifications
Participation in State Accountability and Assessment System
· Phase III
You will revise IEP II based on instructor comments and complete the
following additional components:
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
Transition
Extended School Year (ESY)
Parent Consent
You will be using the Michael Jones case study which has been provided with the instucstions to this. All portions of the IEP will pertain to Michael. It is understood that it will be difficult to fully consider the development of an IEP without more exhaustive details considering Michael’s educational and functional strengths and weaknesses.
To complete the IEP, it will be necessary to review all of the assigned reading and presentations. You may also research current information on Virginia Department of Education’s website. These resources provide valuable information and examples to help create the IEP. You will use the IEP template that is a sample created from the VA DOE’s sample IEP, also located in the Assignment Instruction folder for Module/Week 3.
Page 1 of 1
SAMPLE
School Division Letterhead
IEP MEETING NOTICE
Date:
To:
Susie and Robert Jones________________
and
Michael______________________________________
Parent(s)/Adult Student Student (if appropriate or if transition will be discussed)
You are invited to attend an IEP meeting regarding Michael Jones
Student’s Name
PURPOSE OF MEETING (check all that apply):
· IEP Development or Review
· IEP Amendment
· Transition: Postsecondary Goals, Transition Services
· Manifestation Determination
· Other: ________________________________________________________________________________
The meeting has been scheduled for:
Date Time Location
Meetings are scheduled at a mutually agreed upon place and time by y.
EDSP 377Scenario InstructionsScenario 2 Teaching communicatio.docx
EDSP 377
Scenario Instructions
Scenario 2: Teaching communication skills
Scenario assignments are designed to help the candidate synthesize and apply course content to real-world situations involving individuals with ASD. In Scenario #2, candidates will create a lesson plan for a pre-K student with autism who has communication needs.
Scenario: You are a pre-K teacher for a 4-year-old student with autism named Johnsaan. Johnsaan has difficulty asking for help when he needs something. Instead of asking for help using words, he grunts and waves his hands until he gets a response and engages in challenging behaviors. As Johnsaan's teacher, you need to teach him to use words to ask for help, which should decrease his challenging behavior. What components need to be included in your lesson plan?
Assignment: Drawing on the lesson planning and delivery techniques discussed in Chapter 5, create a lesson plan that could be used to teach Johnsaan to ask for help. Be sure your lesson plan includes the 5 major components of a lesson plan, outlined in Chapter 5, that will enhance your student's ability to express himself when he needs help. The final assignment should be a completed lesson plan, approximately 2 pages (Times New Roman, 12-point font) and an additional 1-page candidate reflection.
Step 1: Identify the main components of the lesson including the goal and/or objective, specific information related to the conditions for responding, types of reinforcers and reinforcement schedule, mastery criteria and evaluation methods.
Step 2: Develop a formal lesson incorporating at least 1 specified presentation style outlined in Chapter 5: Direct Instruction (DI), Discreet Trial Training (DTT), Milieu Teaching (MU), Grouping, or Embedded ABA Teaching Strategies. The formal lesson plan must include an opportunity for guided practice and independent practice. Opportunities for generalization and maintenance should be outlined.
Step 3: Reflect upon the lesson planning process. The reflection should integrate course materials and a biblical world-view, including at least 2 in-text citations and reference list following APA formatting. The following considerations should be addressed within the reflection:
· Rationale for the identification of selected target skill and presentation style(s).
· Review of the lesson planning process including consideration of pre-requisite skills and next steps after lesson implementation.
· Identification of possible challenges with implementation and how these potential challenges will be addressed prior to and during instruction.
EDSP 377
S
CENARIO
I
NSTRUCTIONS
S
CENARIO
2
:
T
EACHING COMMUNICATIO
N SKILLS
Scenario assignments are design
ed
to help the candidate synthesize and apply course
content
to
real
-
world situations involving individuals with ASD.
In
Scenario #2
, candidates will
create
a
lesson plan for a pre
-
K student with aut
ism who has communication needs.
Scenario:
You are a pre.
EDSP 377Autism Interventions1. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).docx
EDSP 377
Autism Interventions
1. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
2. Auditory Integration Training (AIT)
3. Biochemical Therapies
4. Circle of Friends
5. Computer Aided Instruction
6. Dietary Restrictions and/or Supplements (including enzymes and vitamins)
7. DIR/Floortime Approach (Greenspan)
8. Discrete Trial Training (DTT)
9. Early Intervention Behavioral Intervention (EIBI)
10. Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), for young children with autism
11. Functional Communication Training (FCT)
12. Holding Therapies
13. Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Treatments
14. Joint Attention Interventions
15. Music Therapy
16. Naturalistic Intervention
17. Options Therapy (Son Rise)
18. Peer Mediated Instruction and Intervention
19. Pharmacological Approaches
20. Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
21. Pivotal Response Training (PRT)
22. Play Groups
23. Power Cards
24. Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)
25. Research on Connection with Mercury and the MMR to autism
26. Research on Siblings of Children with Autism
27. Research on Transition Services for Employment
28. Research on Transition to the Adult World
29. Research on Twin Studies
30. SCERTS Model (Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, and Transactional Support)
31. Sensory Integration
32. Sign Language
33. Social Stories
34. TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-handicapped Children)
35. Visual Strategies and Supports
36. Video Modeling
A
UTISM
I
NTERVENTIONS
1.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
2.
Aud
itory Integration Training (AIT)
3.
Biochemical Therapies
4.
Circle of Friends
5.
Computer Aided Instruction
6.
Dietary
R
estrictions and/or
S
upplements (including enzymes and vitamins)
7.
DIR/Floortime Approach (Greenspan)
8.
Discrete Trial Training
(DTT)
9.
Early Intervention Behavioral Intervention (EIBI)
10.
Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)
,
for young children with autism
11.
Functional Communication Training (FCT)
12.
Holding Therapies
13.
Hyperbaric Oxygen C
hamber Treatments
14.
Joint
Attention Interventions
15.
Music Therapy
16.
Naturalistic Intervention
17.
Options Therapy (Son Rise)
18.
Peer
M
ediated
I
nstruction and
I
ntervention
19.
Pharmacological
A
pproaches
20.
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
21.
Pivotal Response Training
(PRT)
22.
Play Groups
23.
Power Cards
24.
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)
25.
Research on
C
onnection with
M
ercury and the MMR to autism
26.
Research on
S
iblings of
C
hildren with
A
utism
27.
Research on
T
ransition
S
ervices for
E
mployment
28.
Research on
T
ransition to the
A
dult
W
orld
29.
Research on
T
win
S
tudies
30.
SCERTS Model (Social
Communication
,
Emotional Regulation
, and
Transactional Support)
31.
Sensory Integration
32.
Sign
L
anguage
33.
Social Stories
34.
TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related
Communication
-
handicapped C
h
ildren)
35.
Visual Strategies
and .
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- 1. Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence, Carnegie Mellon University 1 Essay and Research Paper Grading Rubric Developed by Jay Aronson (Carnegie Mellon University), modified by Steven Baur (Dalhousie University) Excellent Good Needs Improvement Poor F Overall Impression Author directly addresses main question or issue, and adds new insight to the subject not provided in lectures, readings, or class discussions. The author makes use ideas and information presented in class and is able to synthesize this knowledge and relate it to material not covered in the course. Author competently addresses main question or issue, but does not add much new insight into the subject. That
- 2. said, it is clear that the author has learned a great deal in class and through researcch and is able to communicate this knowledge to others. Author attempts to address main question or issue, but fails. The author has retained some information from the course, but does not fully understand its meaning or context and cannot clearly convey it to others. Essay does NOT address main question or issue, and it is obvious that author has not retained any information from the course. P L A G I A R I S M Argument Essay contains a clear argument—i.e., lets the reader know exactly what the author is
- 3. trying to communicate. An argument is present, but reader must reconstruct it from the text. Author attempts, but fails, to make an argument (e.g., starts with a rhetorical question/statement or anecdote that is never put into context). No attempt is made to articulate an argument. Evidence Provides compelling and accurate evidence that convinces reader to accept main argument. The importance or relevance of all evidence is made clear. There are no gaps in reasoning—i.e., the reader does not need to assume anything or do additional research to accept main argument. Provides necessary evidence to convince reader of most aspects of the main argument but not all. The importance/ relevance of some evidence presented may not be totally clear. Reader must make a few mental leaps or do some
- 4. additional research to fully accept all aspects of main argument. Not enough evidence is provided to support author’s argument, or evidence is incomplete, incorrect, or oversimplified. Information from lectures and readings is not effectively used. Either no evidence is provided, or there are numerous factual mistakes, omissions or oversimplifications. There is little or no mention of information from lectures and readings. Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence, Carnegie Mellon University 2 Excellent Good Needs Improvement Poor F Sources
- 5. Note: You should always consult the assignment description to find out what kinds of sources are required. Evidence is used from a range of sources, which may include course lectures, course readings, and independent research. Research sources include scholarly books, websites, or journal articles, etc. Evidence is used from many sources, but author relies heavily on a more limited set of sources. Some effort is made to go beyond material presented in class when required, but not much. If outside sources are used, they are primarily non-scholarly (i.e., intended for a general audience) and/or web-based. Uses only a few sources. Few or none of the sources are scholarly publications. Does not use sources, only minimally uses sources
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- 9. clearly written. An occasional word is misused or unnecessarily fancy. Technical terms, words from other languages, and words from other historical periods are usually, but not always, explained. Most information is accurate and up-to-date. Paper has been spell-checked AND proofread, and contains no more than a few minor errors, which do not adversely affect the reader’s ability to understand the essay. A few sentences are grammatically incorrect or not clearly written. Several words are misused. Writing is inefficient with excessive needless verbiage. Technical terms, words from other languages, and words from other historical periods are rarely explained. Not all information is accurate and up-to-date. Paper has been spell-checked AND proofread, but still contains several errors. Reader’s ability to understand essay may be compromised by these errors.
- 10. Paper is full of grammatical errors and bad writing. Several words are misused. Technical terms, words from other languages, and words from other historical periods are rarely explained. Not all information is accurate and up-to-date. Paper has not been spell-checked or proofread, and contains numerous errors. Reader has a difficult time understanding essay because of errors. MUSC 2019 Winter 2019 Essay Assignment Due: March 4, 11:59 P.M. Essays are to be submitted electronically to the Brightspace course website. To submit your essay, go to the “Assessments” tab at the top of the page and select “Assignment” from the pop-up menu. In the interest of being environmentally responsible, I ask that you DO NOT turn in a printed copy or your essay. Late papers will be accepted; however, therewill be a deduction of 5% per day late.
- 11. Length: 6-8 pages, or roughly 2000-2200 words. Format: Use a 12-point font and double-spacing. DO NOT use a separate title page; rather put your name, your B00#, and the course number and date (MUSC 2019, Winter 2019) in the upper left corner of the first page. Sources and Citations: Use at least 5 sources for your essay, at least 3 of which are scholarly sources (such as academic journal articles or scholarly books). Your textbook for this course can be used as one of your sources. Wikipediadoes not count as one of your 5 sources (although it may be a useful resource for getting started). You may cite your sources using either footnotes in the Chicago Style(also known as Turabian) format or parenthetical citations in the APA or MLA format. Regardless of the citation format you use, you should provide a bibliography of sources cited. Instructions for formatting your citations are available via many websites. If you are unsure how to do proper citations, consult with your TA or go to the Writing Centre. NOTE: Dalhousie subscribes to several online databases for music research, which can be accessed at: http://dal.ca.libguides.com/music/databases Plagiarism: All students in this class are to read and understand the policies on
- 12. plagiarism and academic honesty as referenced in University policy at http://academicintegrity.dal.ca. Ignorance of such policies is no excuse for violations. Marking: Youressay will be marked according to Essay Grading Rubric posted on Brightspace. Option 1 Assignment and Guidelines: You are an anthropologist from a culture (or perhaps a foreign planet) where thereis no such thingas “popular music.” Yourleaders have sent you to Halifax to attend a live “popular music” performance and report back with an anthropological analysis of the event. Your leaders have informed you that the best place to observe such an event is at venues that locals refer to variously as “clubs,” “concert halls,” “bars,” or “arenas.” There is no such thingas a music venue or live popular music where you come from, so approach the event as though it is the first time you’ve ever encountered such a thing. This is an anthropological study of a wholly foreign culture and the ritual they call a “popular music performance” or, for those in the know, a “gig,” “show,” or “concert.”
- 13. Yourmain objective is to ascertain what this ritual means to the participants. To do this, you will have to assess several things, including: the kind of people attending the event; the nature of the venue in which the event takesplace; the sounds that are produced at the event; and the behavior of the participants and how they relate to each other. How do all of thesefactors contribute to the meaning of the event? Attending live performances of popular music is important to many Canadians. Your job is to ascertain why. What do the participants seemto get out of it, and what seems to be the social meaning of the event? To prepare for this assignment, your leaders have enrolled you in “MUSC 2019: The Rockand Roll Era and Beyond” at Dalhousie University. Draw on what you have learned from this preparation in your discussion of the event and what it means to the various participants. They have also instructed you to do research in the field of “popular culture studies” to inform your analysis. This is to be primarily an anthropological essay; however, you must also comment on the actual sounds that you hear at this event, particularly those sounds that seemto contribute most significantly to the meaning of the ritual. DO NOT writea review. Your leaders are not interested in whether the performance was good or bad. Rather they are interested in the social function of the event, how the participants (includingthe
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