This I Believe Paper
Using readings from Modules 2 – 4 (and prompts to which to pay attention) write a paper that effectively summarizes what you believe about a valid and effective supervision and evaluation system. Be sure to support what you have come to believe through citations from both chapter and additional readings.
Per APA, you SHOULD refer to yourself as “I.” It is acceptable to say, for example, “I believe…”
A successful paper will include the following givens:
- APA formatted (this includes a cover page, running head, page numbers, APA style references, headings. etc.) 4-6 page, double spaced, cohesive belief statement considering the myriad points raised in your module readings. Support belief statement throughout with citations from your readings! *You do not need an abstract.
- Your graphic organizer for supplementary readings (not chapter readings) in the appendix.
- Significant point loss will occur for poorly formatted papers (including the reference list).
RUBRIC
| Does Not Meet Fewer than 22 points | Emerging 23–28 points | Proficient 29–34 points | Exemplary 35– 40 points | |
| Content | Prompt is not sufficiently addressed – includes some readings and not others.
AND
Writing is disorganized, lacks evidence of synthesis of readings and critical application to developing a belief system as a supervisor and evaluator.
| Prompt is not sufficiently addressed – includes some readings and not others.
OR
Writing is disorganized, lacks evidence of synthesis of readings and critical application to developing a belief system as a supervisor and evaluator.
| Prompt is sufficiently addressed – includes aspects of all readings
AND
Writing is well supported by citations and presents evidence of synthesis of readings and critical application to developing a belief system as a supervisor and evaluator.
| Proficient plus: Citations are used in a scholarly manner, and as such are seamlessly woven into the paper appropriately. |
| Fewer than 8 points | 5–9 points | 8–12 points | 11– 15 points | |
| Format & Grammar | Several errors in rules of grammar, spelling, punctuation or APA style. Errors distract from writing | Adheres to either rules of grammar, spelling, punctuation or APA style. Errors distract from writing | Adheres to rules of grammar, spelling, punctuation and APA style with some errors that do not distract from the writing
| Adheres to rules of grammar, spelling, punctuation and APA style with very few errors that do not distract from the writing |
| Zero points | 1 – 2 points | 3 – 4 points | 5 points | |
| Appendix | Appendix is not present | Appendix is included but does not provide evidence of thorough reading and consideration of the topics presented | Appendix is included and shows evidence of thorough reading and consideration of the topics presented | Proficient plus: Appendix supports the cohesive belief statement developed |