PSY496.W3A1.10.2013

Description:


Total Possible Score: 8.00

Develops Résumés For Each of the Professional Experts Chosen For the Presentation in Week Three

Total: 1.50

Distinguished - A résumé for each professional is provided. Choice of subject headers is excellent. Most important items are listed on the top half.Categories selected include enough information within each to substantiate the need for the heading.

Proficient - A résumé for each professional is provided. Category selection is well defined and order of information on page is good.

Basic - A résumé for each professional is provided. Categories may need to be

structured differently to be more effective.

Below Expectations - A résumé for each professional is provided. Appropriate categories are lacking or category selection is unclear. A résumé for only one professional may be provided.

Non-Performance - The résumés are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions. Résumés do not include subject headers.


Includes Relevant Academic and Professional Experience Leading to the Expert’s Career and Appropriate Skills and Expertise

Total: 1.50

Distinguished - Both the Academic experience/Education and Professional Experience sections are included and are well developed.Education and experience are listed in correct chronological order.

Proficient - Both the Academic experience/Education and Professional Experience sections are included and adequately developed. Education and experience are listed in correct chronological order and minor details are missing.

Basic - Both the Academic experience/Education and Professional Experience sections are included and somewhat developed. Education and experience are listed in correct chronological order but significant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Academic experience/ Education: Section lacks information and effective formatting. Descriptions of experience are not detailed and offer no illustration of what was done. Résumé may include only one of the sections: Academic experience/Education or Professional Experience. Education and experience may not be listed in correct chronological order.

Non-Performance - The Academic experience/Education and Professional Experience sections are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Includes Appropriate Skills and Expertise for the Expert’s Credentials and Career

Total: 1.50

Distinguished -Includes at least three clearly appropriate skills and examples of expertise that are obviously relevant for each expert’s credentials and career.

Proficient -Includes at least two appropriate skills and examples of expertise relevant for each expert’s credentials and career.

Basic - Includes at least one appropriate skills and example of expertise relevant for each expert’s credentials and career.

Below Expectations -Includes skills and example of expertise relevant for each expert’s credentials and career. The relevance of the skills and expertise presented is unclear.

Non-Performance - The presentation of skills and expertise pertinent to the expert’s credential and career is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Includes Brief Job Descriptions Identifying the Major Duties Associated With Each Relevant Work Experience

Total: 1.50

Distinguished -Includes brief job descriptions Identifying the major duties associated with each relevant work experience.

Proficient - The major duties associated with each relevant work experience provide clear descriptions of the jobs the experts have held. At least two duties are listed for each job. All descriptions are clear.

Basic - The major duties associated with each relevant work experience provide descriptions of the jobs the experts have held. At least two duties are listed for each job. Some descriptions are unclear.

Below Expectations - The major duties associated with each relevant work experience provide descriptions of the jobs the experts have held. At least one duty is listed for each job. Several descriptions are significantly unclear.

Non-Performance - The job descriptions identifying the major duties associated with each relevant work experience are either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Critical Thinking: Explanation of Issues

Total: 1.00

Distinguished -Clearly and comprehensively explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.

Proficient - Clearly explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.

Basic - Briefly recognizes the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.

Below Expectations - Briefly recognizes the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional information necessary for a basic understanding.

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 page, 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 length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Below Expectations -The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Non-Performance - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.


Resource Requirement

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient -Uses required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

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