Education assignment 1 am literature review

Element

Not Met

Met

Exceed

The candidate demonstrated organization in the literature review. (4 points)

The literature review is weakly organized with no logical sequencing or structure.

The literature review is organized but the essay is missing introduction or conclusion.

The literature review is well organized, demonstrates logical sequencing and structure. Essay included introduction, body with scholarly materials and conclusion.

The candidate demonstrated

understanding of the social

studies topic

(8 points)

The depth of understanding is underdeveloped by a lack of citations from

historical or theoretical background resources.

The depth of understanding was developed as demonstrated through

the citation of historical or theoretical background resources available for the topic.

The depth of understanding was exemplary as demonstrated through the exhaustive citation of historical and theoretical background resources available fo the topic.

The candidate understand the importance of including content that is relevant to the course. (6 points)

Major sections of pertinent content have been omitted or greatly run-on. The

topic is of little significance to the course.

All major sections of the pertinent content are included. Sources are cited and significance to the course is evident.

All sections of the pertinent content are included. The appropriate content in consideration is covered in depth without being redundant. Sources are cited when specific statements are made. Significance to the course is unquestionable.

The candidate demonstrate knowledge of the different areas to be included in the body of the essay (summary, analysis and transitions)

(6 points)

The summary and

analysis appears to have no direction, with subtopics appearing disjointed.

The summary and

analysis are included. Transitions tie sections together.

The summary, analysis goes from general idea to specific conclusions. Transitions tie sections together, as well as adjacent paragraphs.

The candidate demonstrate knowledge of how to write the conclusion of a literature review. (4 points)

There is no indication the candidate tried to synthesize the information or make a conclusion based on the literature under review.

The candidate was able to make conclusions based on the review.

The candidate was abl to make precise conclusions based on the review. Conclusion are strongly supported in the review.