Psychology Homework Help

A: ExemplaryB: Meets the StandardC: ProgressingF: EmergingPaper or writing Assignment is:

Points Range:42 (33.60%) – 45 (36.00%)

Responsive to and exceeds the requirements given in the instructions. It:

 Responds to the assigned or selected topic;  Goes beyond what is required in some meaningful way (e.g., ideas contribute a new dimension to what we know about the topic, unearths something unanticipated);  Is substantive and evidence-based;  Demonstrates that the student has read, viewed, and considered the Learning Resources in the course and that the Paper topic connects in a meaningful way to the course content; and  Is submitted by the due date.

Points Range:38 (30.40%) – 41 (32.80%)

Responsive to and meets the requirements given in the instructions. It:

 Responds to the assigned or selected topic;  Is substantive and evidence-based;  Demonstrates that the student has read, viewed, and considered the Learning Resources in the course and that the Paper topic connects in a meaningful way to the course content; and  Is submitted by the due date.

Points Range:32 (25.60%) – 37 (29.60%)

Somewhat responsive to the requirements given in the instructions. It:

 Somewhat misses the point of the assigned or selected topic; and/or  Lacks in substance, relying more on anecdotal than scholarly evidence; and/or Contains little evidence that the student has read, viewed, and considered the Learning Resources in the course and that the Paper topic connects in a meaningful way to the course content; and  Is submitted by the due date.

Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 36 (28.80%)

Unresponsive to the requirements given in the instructions. It:

 Misses the point of the assigned or selected topic; and/or  Relies primarily on anecdotal evidence; and/or Contains little evidence that the student has read, viewed, and considered the Learning Resources in the course and that the Paper topic connects in a meaningful way to the course content; and/or  Is submitted past the late deadline.

Paper or writing Assignment demonstrates/provides:

Points Range:38 (30.40%) – 40 (32.00%)

 In-depth understanding and application of concepts and issues presented in the course (e.g., insightful interpretations or analyses; accurate and perceptive parallels, ideas, opinions, and conclusions), showing that the student has absorbed the general principles and ideas presented and makes inferences about the concepts/issues or connects them to other ideas;  Rich and relevant examples;  Thought-provoking ideas and interpretations, original thinking, new perspectives;  Original and critical thinking; and  Mastery and thoughtful/ accurate application of knowledge and skills or strategies presented in the course.

Points Range:34 (27.20%) – 37 (29.60%)

 Understanding and application of the concepts and issues presented in the course, demonstrating that the student has absorbed the general principles and ideas presented; Relevant examples;  Thought-provoking ideas and interpretations, some original thinking, and critical thinking;  Mastery and application of knowledge and skills or strategies presented in the course.

Points Range:28 (22.40%) – 33 (26.40%)

 Minimal understanding of concepts and issues presented in the course, and, although generally accurate, displays some omissions and/or errors; and/or  Few and/or irrelevant examples; and/or  Few if any thought- provoking ideas, little original thinking; and/or  “Regurgitated” knowledge rather than critical thinking;  Little mastery of skills and/or numerous errors when using the knowledge, skills, or strategies presented in the course.

Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 37 (29.60%)

 A lack of understanding of the concepts and issues presented in the course, and/or application is inaccurate and contains many omissions and/or errors; and/or  No examples or irrelevant examples; and/or  No thought-provoking ideas or original thinking; and/or  No critical thinking;  Many critical errors when applying knowledge, skills, or strategies presented in the course.

Writing is:

Points Range:38 (30.40%) – 40 (32.00%)

Scholarly and exceeds graduate-level writing expectations. Paper:

 Uses language that is clear, concise, and appropriate;  Has few if any errors in spelling, grammar, and syntax;  Is extremely well organized, logical, clear, and never confuses the reader;  Uses a preponderance of original language and uses direct quotes only when necessary and/or appropriate;  Provides information about a source when citing or paraphrasing it;  Consistently uses correct APA form and style (including citations, references, use of nonbiased language, clear organization, good editorial style, etc.) with very few or no errors.

Points Range:34 (27.20%) – 37 (29.60%)

Scholarly and meets graduate-level writing expectations. Paper:

 Uses language that is clear;  Has a few errors in spelling, grammar, and syntax;  Is well organized, logical, and clear;  Uses original language and uses direct quotes when necessary and/or appropriate;  Provides information about a source when citing or paraphrasing it;  Provides correct APA citations about a source when citing or paraphrasing it.

Points Range:28 (22.40%) – 33 (26.40%)

Somewhat below graduate-level writing expectations. Paper:

 Uses language that is unclear and/or inappropriate; and/or  Has more than occasional errors in spelling, grammar, and syntax and/or lacks correct APA citations; and/or  Is poorly organized, is at times unclear and confusing, and has some problems with logical flow; and/or  Reflects an underuse of original language and an overuse of direct quotes and paraphrases; and/or  Sometimes lacks information about a source when citing or paraphrasing it.

Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 27 (21.60%)

Well below graduate-level writing expectations. Paper:

 Uses unclear and inappropriate language; and/or  Has many errors in spelling, grammar, and syntax; and/or  Lacks organization in a way that creates confusion for the reader; and/or  Contains many direct quotes from original source materials and/or consistently and poorly paraphrases rather than using original language; and/or  Lacks information about a source when citing or paraphrasing it and/or incorrect use of APA.

ASSIGNMENT…

Write a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following: 

• Describe any concerns you have or challenges you might anticipate as an online learner.
• Identify one strategy and one resource/tool from the Learning Resources that may contribute to a successful online learning experience.
• Explain how you might use the strategy and resource/tool to help you overcome the concerns or challenges you described.
• Identify two personal weaknesses or limitations that you might need to improve upon in order to ensure your success in this program, and explain why.

Reference the resources from this week that you will use to address these personal weaknesses or limitations. Provide at least one additional strategy and/or resource (not included in the Learning Resources) to address the personal weakness or limitation you identified.

Reminder: Proper formatting and APA citations are required.

Refer to the Writing Template for Course Papers for additional guidance.

References…

https://academicanswers.waldenu.edu/faq/73209