ECE201.W4A1.10.2011

Description:


Total Possible Score: 10.00

Discussion of Strategy to Support Goals

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Provides a comprehensive discussion of one strategy which effectively supports Doug’s goals.  The strategy is appropriately aligned to Doug’s behavioral goals. 

Proficient -  Provides a discussion of one strategy which supports Doug’s goals. The strategy aligns to Doug’s behavioral goals.

Basic - Provides a limited discussion of one strategy which supports Doug’s goals.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss one strategy which supports Doug’s goals. The strategy does not align  with Doug’s behavioral goals.

Non-Performance - The discussion of one strategy to best support Doug’s goals is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Justifies Choice of Strategy Explaining Positive Reinforcement Benefits

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Clearly explains the rationale for the selection of the strategy and the benefits of a positive reinforcement approach.

Proficient - Explains the rationale for the selection of the strategy and the benefits of a positive reinforcement approach. 

Basic - Minimally explains the rationale for the selection of the strategy and the benefits of a positive reinforcement  approach. 

Below Expectations - Provides an incomplete explanation of the rationale for the selection of the strategy to address Doug’s behaviors.

Non-Performance - The explanation of the selection of the strategy and the benefits of positive reinforcement is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Describes Strategy Implementation

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Comprehensively describes  the implementation of the strategy including all possible limitations.  

Proficient - Describes the implementation of the strategy including possible limitations.   

Basic - Briefly describes implementation of the strategy including some possible limitations.  Description includes some detail and/or possible limitations of the strategy.

Below Expectations - Inadequately describes implementation of the strategy and/or possible limitations of the strategy.

Non-Performance - The description of implementation of the strategy and possible limitations of the strategy is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Demonstrates methodical  application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.

Proficient - Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand.  There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.

Basic - Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident, but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes.  Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.

Below Expectations - Organization and presentation of content is extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


APA Formatting

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title and reference page. 

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.

Basic - Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Page Requirement

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - The paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Proficient - The paper closely meets the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Basic - The paper meets over half of the page requirement.

Below Expectations - A fraction of the page requirement is completed.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Resource Requirement

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - Provides ample resources and uses the correct number of sources from the specified search agents.

Proficient - Provides the approximate number of sources, while using some of the correct search agents specified in the assignment instructions.

Basic - Provides over half of the sources required in the assignment instructions.

Below Expectations - Provides inadequate number of resources and does not include sources from specified search agents.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.