Wiki Chapter Rubric

Grading Criteria

Please DO NOT submit work completed in a prior class for this assignment. The focus of this paper is on learning theory AND its connection with technology. If you submit a paper focused only on technology integration, technology use, etc., you will receive no points and will not be allowed to resubmit.

APA Requirements

Your final paper will include a title with an abstract. The APA rules that will apply to this assignment will be headings, in-text citations, references, writing conventions and style, and Times New Roman, 12 pt font.

Assessment Rubric for Synthesis Papers
200 points	Exceptional	Satisfactory	Developing	Inadequate
200 points	A	B	C	D/F
Content 16 pts x2	The paper is exceptionally focused on some aspect of learning theory and makes a clear connection to educational technology.	The paper is focused on some aspect of learning theory and educational technology.	The paper lacks focus. The learning theory may be irrelevant or missing and/or there may or may not be a connection to educational technology.	This paper is missing a discussion on learning theory or educational technology. The information may be incorrect.
Structure & Clarity 16 pts x2	The points made in the paper flow together in a coherent and logical manner. It is very well structured and easy to follow. The paper is easy to read and understandable.	The points made in the paper are generally structured well, but there are occasional lapses or jumps in the flow of the writing. Overall, the paper is understandable.	The points made in the paper are loosely structured and it is somewhat confusing to read. There are noticeable gaps in the flow of the writing. Portions of the paper are understandable.	The paper is confusing and it is nearly impossible to understand how everything fits together. The paper meanders hopelessly leaving the reader completely lost.
Research Focus 16 pts x2	The research focus fits within an organized taxonomy and is meaningful and relevant to the discussion.	The research focus fits within an organized taxonomy and is somewhat meaningful and relevant to the discussion.	The research focus is somewhat organized but lacks relevance to the discussion.	The research focus in disorganized and lacks relevance to the discussion.
Literature Cited 16 pts x2	All citations are from peer-reviewed journal articles or includes one or two non-peer reviewed citations but they are from credible sources.	Includes one or two non-peer reviewed citations non credible sources.	Includes three or more non-peer reviewed citations from non credible sources.	Includes no peer-reviewed citations.
APA Style and Formatting 16 pts x2 References, citations, etc.	References are cited in APA style with no errors. Paper follows APA guidelines.	APA style errors occur one to three times in citations. Paper follows APA guidelines.	APA style errors occur four to six times in citations or paper does not follow APA guidelines.	APA style errors occur more than four times in citations and paper does not follow APA guidelines.
Organization 12 pts x2	The paper is organized with a title and appropriate introduction.	The paper is somewhat organized with a title and appropriate introduction.	The paper is somewhat organized but missing the title and/or introduction.	This paper has no organizational structure.
Length 8 pts x2	2500 - 3000 words. This count does not include references or abstract. (Summer session: 2000 - 2500 words)	2000-2500 words or 3000 - 3500 words. This count does not include references or abstract. (Summer session: 1500-2000 or 2500-3000 words)	1500 - 2000 words or 3500 - 4000 words. This count does not include references or abstract. (Summer session: 1000-1500 or - 3500-4000 words.)	Less than 1500 or greater than 4000 words. This count does not include reference or abstract. (Summer session: Less than 1000 or greater than 4000 words.)
Mechanics	Papers with extensive mechanical errors will be returned.