Eduction journal in Divergent Thinking
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Coco– 8/1/2012
Scoring for Journal Readings Point Sheet (Journal Readings = 15% of final grade) Name
Article 1 2 3 EDU 6523
Criteria Very High 94 – 100
High 85 – 93
Average 75 – 84
Low 70 – 74
Very Low 0 – 69
Score
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The journal article is clearly related to the topic selected from the list & published
within the past 4 years.
The journal article is somewhat
related to the topic selected&
published within the past 4 years.
The journal article is somewhat
related to the topic selected but was published more
than 4 years ago.
The article selected is either not directly related to the topic or was from a
source other than a professional journal.
No article from a professional
journal was selected.
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The writer accurately, clearly & concisely shares information that relates to the topic. Supporting
details are included that demonstrate an understanding of the
major points contained in the
article.
The writer accurately & clearly shares information related to the topic. A few supporting
details are included that demonstrate an understanding of the major points
contained in the article.
The writer shares information related
to the topic but with few
supporting details. It is unclear
whether the writer understands the
major points contained in the
article.
The writer shares little information related to the
topic. The writer may inaccurately report some
facts or major points.
Nothing was submitted that indicates that
a journal article was
read.
A p
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C la
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The writer demonstrates a
thoughtful and clear understanding of the possible application,
effectiveness or ineffectiveness of the methods cited in the article. Examples of possible applications
in classroom are given.
The writer demonstrates a
clear understanding of
the possible application,
effectiveness or ineffectiveness of the methods cited in the article. At
least one possible application to the
classroom is given.
The writer demonstrates
some understanding of
the possible application,
effectiveness or ineffectiveness of the methods cited in the article. One
possible application to the
classroom is given.
The writer demonstrates little understanding of the
possible application, effectiveness or
ineffectiveness of the methods cited in the article. No possible
application to the classroom is given.
No classroom application
was submitted.
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s No spelling;
punctuation, or grammar errors.
Scholarly, concise & positive writing style is
evident throughout the assignment. No
plagiarism is evident.
1 misspelling; punctuation, or grammar error.
Writing style may not reflect a
scholarly approach throughout the
entire assignment. No plagiarism is
evident.
2 misspellings; punctuation, or grammar errors. Writing style may
deviant into a more
conversational than scholarly
style or inadvertent
plagiarism may be evident.
3 misspellings; punctuation, or grammar errors. Writing style may be conversational rather
than professional. Inadvertent plagiarism
may be evident.
4 + misspellings; punctuation, or grammar
errors or blatant
plagiarism is evident.
A P
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Correct use of APA format of references.
One error in use of APA format.
Two errors in APA format.
Three errors in APA format.
APA format was not used
in citing references.
Average: /100 Late Submissions:
Submitted on or before the Due Date – No points subtracted
Submitted 1 – 5 days after the Due Date – 5 points subtracted
Submitted 6 – 10 days after the Due Date – 10 points subtracted
Submitted More than 11 days after the Due Date – 15 points subtracted
Score: