Course Project: Final Paper Draft Assignment Instructions Paper Components: The body of the paper must be 3,000–3,500 words; include title, abstract, and reference pages; use current APA format; and
EDUC 701
Course Project: Final Paper Draft Grading Rubric
| Criteria | Levels of Achievement | |||
| Content | Advanced | Proficient | Developing | Not present |
| Organization | 27 to 29 points • An excellent overview of the paper’s contents is provided by the introduction that includes a clear thesis statement identifying the problem and the research question(s). • An excellent title page, abstract page, body, and reference list are included in the paper. • The body comprises the literature review, learning theories associated with the problem and research question(s), key term definitions, the identification of gaps and inconsistencies, a biblical worldview perspective, and proper headings and subheadings. • An excellent, one-paragraph summary of the issues discussed in the paper is provided by the conclusion. | 24 to 26 points • A very good overview of the paper’s contents is provided by the introduction that includes a thesis statement identifying the problem and the research question(s). • A very good title page, abstract, body, and reference list are included in the paper. • The body comprises the literature review, learning theories associated with the problem and research question(s), key term definitions, the identification of gaps and inconsistencies, a biblical worldview perspective, and somewhat proper headings and subheadings. • A very good, one-paragraph summary of the issues discussed in the paper is provided by the conclusion. | 1 to 23 points • A good overview of the paper’s contents is provided by the introduction that includes a thesis statement identifying the problem and the research question(s). • A good title page, abstract, body, and reference list are included in the paper. • The body comprises the literature review, learning theories associated with the problem and research question(s), key term definitions, the identification of gaps and inconsistencies, a biblical worldview perspective proper headings and subheadings are missing. • A good, one-paragraph summary of issues discussed in the paper is provided by the conclusion. | 0 points Not present |
| Content | 18 to 20 points • The problem and research question(s) are clearly addressed. • Excellent insight is provided regarding best practices/strategies to address the problem, improve the learning environment, and improve student achievement/motivation. • Excellent differing viewpoints are considered. | 17 points • The problem and research question(s) are somewhat addressed. • Good insight is provided regarding best practices/strategies to address the problem, improve the learning environment, and improve student achievement/motivation. • Good differing viewpoints are considered. | 1 to 16 points • The problem and research question(s) are minimally addressed. • Minimal insight is provided regarding best practices/strategies to address the problem, improve the learning environment, and improve student achievement/motivation. • Minimal differing viewpoints are considered. | 0 points Not present |
| Materials/Sources | 11 points • The reference page contains a minimum of 10 scholarly sources. • All materials are properly cited and/or quoted in current APA style. • A minimum of 6 sources are published within the last 5 years. | 9 to 10 points • The reference page contains 8 to-9 scholarly sources. • All materials cited and/or quoted contain some current APA errors. • A minimum of 5 sources are published within the past 5 years. | 1 to 8 points • The reference page contains less than 7 sources. • All materials cited and/or quoted contain several current APA errors. • Four sources or less were published within the past 5 years. | 0 points Not present |
| Structure | Advanced | Proficient | Developing | Not present |
| Mechanics | 10 to 10 points • The body of the paper comprises 3,000–3,500 words. • The paper includes current APA formatting. • The paper includes correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. | 8 to 9 points • The body of the paper comprises at least 2,500 words. • The paper includes some errors in current APA formatting. • The paper includes some spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors. | 1 to 7 points • The body of the paper comprises at least 2,000 words. • The paper includes several errors in current APA formatting. • The paper includes several spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors. | 0 points Not present |
