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Scoring Essays 
Scoring Essays
Score essay responses to capstone comprehensive examination. Rules: All essay parts of the question will be scored in all four criteria.
Rubric Code: G47BC3
By comiteavaluo
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Subject: Communication  
Type: Exam  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Beginning

5.5 pts

Developing

7 pts

Proficient

8.5 pts

Advanced

10 pts

Accuracy and Understanding Content

Beginning

The student shows no understanding of the presented issue(s) by (1) not addressing or incorrectly addressing the relevant content, (2) not identifying or addressing a key concept or main idea, (3) providing irrelevant or inaccurate unsubstantiated examples and (3) incorrectly using terminology.
Developing

The student shows marginal or poor understanding of the presented issue(s) by (1) barely touching on the relevant content, (2) poorly or incorrectly identifying and addressing a key concept or main idea, (3) not substantiating points with relevant or accurate examples, and (4) incorrectly or not using terminology.
Proficient

The student shows understanding of the presented issue(s) by correctly (1) addressing the most critical content, (2) identifying and addressing some of the key concepts or main ideas, (3) substantiating some points with accurate examples, and (4)
using some correct terminology.
Advanced

The student shows exemplary understanding of the presented issue(s) by thoroughly and correctly (1) addressing the relevant content, (2)identifying and addressing the key concepts or main ideas, (3) substantiating points with several accurate examples and (4) extensively using correct terminology.
Reasoning

Beginning

The student does not reason with the assigned materials or solve the given problem.
Developing

Although making an attempt, the student:
(1) poorly synthesizes material, (2) makes inappropriate connections to other topics, (3) presents a weak solution to the problem, (4) does not use relevant diagrams or charts, (5) presents an incorrect evaluation of a situation or (6) does not address the relationship between content specific knowledge (e.g. math) and pedagogical principles.
Proficient

The student can:
(1) synthesize material, (2) make appropriate connections to other topics, (3) provides a possible solution to the problem, (4) choose and use relevant diagrams or charts, (5) present a correct evaluation of a situation and/or (6) address the relationship between content specific knowledge with pedagogical principles.
Advanced

The student expertly:
(1) synthesizes material, (2) makes several connections between relevant topics, (3) optimally solves the problem with rationale(s), (4) chooses, creates and uses relevant diagrams or charts, (5) presents an insightful and thorough evaluation of a situation and/or(6) integrates content specific knowledge (e.g. math) with pedagogical principles.
Communication

Beginning

Unable to write well enough for scorer to understand answer. Disjointed and incomprehensible thoughts and clauses. No organization. A plethora of spelling, punctuation or mechanics errors. Illegible.
Developing

Ideas are fragmented, wondering and repetitive, so that it is hard to understand text. Poor or weak ability to express thoughts. Reader must infer intent. Material is poorly organized. Many spelling, punctuation or mechanics errors. It is effortful to read hand writing.
Proficient

Student is mostly clear, concise and and only addresses the assigned task so that the content is understandable. Material is fairly well organized. Some spelling, punctuation or mechanics errors. Writing is mostly legible.
Advanced

Ideas are sequenced and logical so that the content is easy to understand. Student is clear, concise and only addresses the assigned task. Material is well organized. Few or no spelling, punctuation or mechanics errors. Writes legibly.
References

Beginning

Few references cited from text listed

May be listed in correct format as per APA
Developing

References cited include most sources cited in text

May be listed in correct format as per APA
Proficient

References cited include all sources in text, but listed in an incorrect format as per APA

Only those references cited in the text included in references list
Advanced

References cited include all sources in text, listed in correct APA format

Only references cited in the text included in references list



Keywords:
  • speech pathology



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