PSY620.W2A1.10.2017

Description:


Total Possible Score: 15.00

Explains the Theoretical Perspectives and Empirical Findings That Are Pertinent to the Field Of Learning and Cognition

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains the theoretical perspectives and empirical findings that are pertinent to the field of learning and cognition.

Proficient - Explains the theoretical perspectives and empirical findings that are pertinent to the field of learning and cognition. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally explains the theoretical perspectives and empirical findings that are pertinent to the field of learning and cognition. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the theoretical perspectives and empirical findings that are pertinent to the field of learning and cognition; however, significant details are missing.

Non Performance - The explanation of the theoretical perspectives and empirical findings that are pertinent to the field of learning and cognition is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Applies Ethical Principles to the Evaluation of Each Theoretical Approach and Considers Issues That Arise in Research Related to That Area

Total: 5.00

Distinguished - Clearly and accurately applies ethical principles to the evaluation of each theoretical approach and fully considers issues that arise in research related to that area.

Proficient - Applies ethical principles to the evaluation of each theoretical approach and considers issues that arise in research related to that area. Minor details are missing, unclear, or inaccurate.

Basic - Minimally applies ethical principles to the evaluation of each theoretical approach and considers issues that arise in research related to that area. Relevant Minor details are missing, unclear, and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to apply ethical principles to the evaluation of each theoretical approach and considers issues that arise in research related to that area; however, significant Minor details are missing, unclear, and inaccurate.

Non Performance - The application of ethical principles to the evaluation of each theoretical approach and considers issues that arise in research related to that area is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 1.00

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.


Written Communication: APA Formatting

Total: 0.50

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 limited 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.


Written Communication: Page Requirement

Total: 0.50

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 assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Resource Requirement

Total: 5.00

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 the 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 an 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.