EDUC 872 Curriculum Research Paper Assignment Instructions The candidate will write an 8-page, excluding title and reference pages, research-based paper in current APA format that focuses on the topic
EDUC 872
Curriculum Research Paper Grading Rubric
| Criteria | Levels of Achievement | |||
| Content | Advanced | Proficient | Developing | Not present |
| Theorist & | 47 to 50 points Background information regarding the theorist(s) is accurate and descriptive. The theory and/or design principles are well researched and provide enough information to inform the reader of its main purpose(s). | 44 to 46 points Background information regarding the theorist(s) is accurate but not descriptive. The theory and/or design principles are researched and provide some information to inform the reader of its main purpose(s). | 1 to 43 points Background information regarding the theorist(s) is not accurate or descriptive. The theory and/or design principles are not well researched and provide little information to inform the reader of its main purpose(s). | 0 points |
| Contributions & Impact | 47 to 50 points Major contributions of the theorist(s)/theory are addressed and how they impacted curriculum at that time. The impact of the theorist(s)/theory on the field of education is discussed. | 44 to 46 points Some of the contributions of the theorist(s)/theory are addressed and how they impacted curriculum at that time. Some of the impact of the theorist(s)/theory on the field of education is discussed. | 1 to 43 points Major contributions of the theorist(s)/theory are addressed and how they impacted curriculum at that time are missing. The impact of the theorist(s)/theory on the field of education is discussed but important aspects are missing. | 0 points |
| Analysis | 24 to 25 points A position is taken, either for or against, the curriculum theorist(s) and their theory and/or design principle with justification for this stance. A biblical worldview analyzing the theory and/or design principle from the standpoint of a Christian educator is discussed through scripture. | 22 to 23 points A position is taken, either for or against, the curriculum theorist(s) and their theory and/or design principle but does not provide strong justification for this stance. A biblical worldview analyzing the theory and/or design principle from the standpoint of a Christian educator is discussed but does not include scripture. | 1 to 21 points A position is not clearly taken, either for or against, the curriculum theorist(s) and their theory and/or design principle and does not provide a justification for this stance. A biblical worldview analyzing the theory and/or design principle from the standpoint of a Christian educator is either missing or does not include scripture. | 0 points |
| Structure | Advanced | Proficient | Developing | Not present |
| Writing Style and Page Length | 24 to 25 points The paragraphs are well-developed with clear topic sentences and supporting sentences; thorough editing is evident through the use of precise language and sentence structure; overall, paper is appropriate for a graduate writing level. The paper is at least 8 pages. | 22 to 23 points The paragraphs are developed with clear topic sentences and supporting sentences; thorough editing is evident through the use of precise language and sentence structure; overall, paper is appropriate for a graduate writing level. The paper is less than 8 pages. | 1 to 21 points The paragraphs are developed with topic sentences and supporting sentences; editing is evident through the use of precise language and sentence structure; overall, paper is appropriate for a graduate writing level. The paper is less than 8 pages. | 0 points |
| Format and Mechanics | 24 to 25 points The title page, at least 6 in-text citations (in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible), and reference page demonstrate flawless and current APA format; the paper is double-spaced; consistent third person perspective is used throughout the paper. The paper is free of grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation errors. | 22 to 23 points The title page, at least 4 in-text citations (in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible), and reference page demonstrate current APA format; the paper is double-spaced; consistent third person perspective is used throughout the paper. The paper has 1 grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation errors. | 1 to 21 points The title page, less than 3 in-text citations, and reference page demonstrate mostly APA format; the paper is double-spaced; some third person perspective is used throughout the paper. The paper has 2 or more grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation errors. | 0 points |
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