Wiki Prompt & Rubric

RUBRIC
Total Assignment Value: 30 Points

CRITERIA	Excellent	Good	Needs Improvement
Written work demonstrates knowledge of the course concepts.	7 points Written work demonstrates clear understanding of concepts represented from classroom readings and materials.	6 points Written work demonstrates a basic understanding of concepts represented from classroom readings and materials.	5 points Written work demonstrates little evidence of understanding of the concepts represented from classroom readings and materials.
The writer uses and supports applied research concepts from class materials towards best practices in his/her teaching.	7 points The writer insightfully applies research into all aspects of the assignment.	6 points The writer applies research into some aspects of the assignment.	5 points The writer applies minimal research into aspects of the assignment.
The writer demonstrates the ability to draw conclusions with key concepts	6 points The writer synthesizes the concepts of learning theory and connects them with online learning.	5 points The writer synthesizes some of the concepts of learning theory and connects them with online learning.	4 points The writer does not appear to synthesize concepts of learning theory or connect them with online learning.
The written work presentation is logically organized, demonstrates clarity of thought, coherence, with professional vocabulary, including professional level grammar and appearance utilizing cited research to support ideas when appropriate.	6 points The writer demonstrates a clear command of organizational writing skills. Written work consistently demonstrates clarity of thought, coherence, and professional vocabulary. Written work displays fluent grammar and utilizes APA format including the citation of research sources when appropriate.	5 points The writer demonstrates a developing command of organizational writing skills. Written work moderately demonstrates clarity of thought, coherence, and professional vocabulary. Written work displays few errors in grammar and minimally utilizes APA format including the citation of research sources when appropriate.	4 points The writer demonstrates little command of organizational writing skills. Written work minimally demonstrates clarity of thought, coherence, and professional vocabulary. Written work displays several errors in grammar and does not utilize APA format including the citation of research sources when appropriate.
The writer participates in the evolution of topics by extending and improving each concept.	4 points The writer participates in the evolution of most topics.	3 points The writer participates in the evolution of some topics.	2 points The writer participates in the evolution of only a few topics.
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