The effects of black men in education on the success of black students academically and social emtionally.

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Problem Space Identification and Reflection – Rubric Total 215 points

Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Less Than Satisfactory

3. Satisfactory 4. Good 5. Excellent

Background to the Problem

Background to the

Problem

0 points

A statement of the

background to the

problem is either

missing or not evident.

31.39 points

A statement of the

background to the

problem is present but

inaccurate or

incomplete. The

statement omits or

inaccurately describes

what is already known

about the problem.

Research findings

related to the history of

the problem are not

presented. No empirical

support is presented.

35.26 points

A statement of the

background to the

problem is present but

cursory. The statement

partially describes what

is already known about

the problem. Research

findings related to the

history of the problem

are presented, but some

are not relevant to the

problem. Support is

presented but is from

dated sources or

sources that are not

scholarly.

39.13 points

A statement of the

background to the

problem is present. The

statement describes

what is already known

about the problem.

Research findings

related to the history of

the problem are

presented, but relevance

to the problem is not

clearly explained.

Empirical support is

presented, and sources

are scholarly though

some sources are dated.

43 points

A statement of the

background to the

problem is thoroughly

presented. The

statement clearly

describes what is

already known about the

problem. Research

findings related to the

history of the problem

are presented, and the

relevance to the

problem is clearly

explained. Empirical

support is presented,

and sources are

scholarly and current.

Problem Space

Problem Space

0 points

A description of the

problem space is either

missing or not evident.

31.39 points

A description of the

problem space is illogical

or inaccurate. The

description omits or

inaccurately addresses

what is remains to be

understood about the

problem. The problem

space does not emerge

from professional or

societal need; directions

for future research

based on limitations,

recommendations, or

conflicting findings; or a

synthesis of broader

topics to study in

combination. No

empirical support is

presented.

35.26 points

A description of the

problem space is

present but cursory. The

description vaguely

addresses what is

remains to be

understood about the

problem. The problem

space partially emerges

from professional or

societal need; directions

for future research

based on limitations,

recommendations, or

conflicting findings; or a

synthesis of broader

topics to study in

combination. Support is

presented but is from

dated sources or

sources that are not

scholarly.

39.13 points

A description of the

problem space is

present. The description

largely addresses what is

remains to be

understood about the

problem. The problem

space tends to emerge

from professional or

societal need; directions

for future research

based on limitations,

recommendations, or

conflicting findings; or a

synthesis of broader

topics to study in

combination. Empirical

support is presented,

and sources are

scholarly though some

sources are dated.

43 points

A description of the

problem space is

present. The description

clearly addresses what is

remains to be

understood about the

problem. The problem

space clearly and fully

emerges from

professional or societal

need; directions for

future research based

on limitations,

recommendations, or

conflicting findings; or a

synthesis of broader

topics to study in

combination. Empirical

support is presented,

and sources are

scholarly and current.

Review of Literature Topics/Themes

Review of Literature

Topics/Themes

0 points

A review of literature

topics/themes is either

missing or not evident.

31.39 points

A review of literature

topics/themes is illogical

or inaccurate. The

themes do not emerge

from a synthesis of the

cited literature. The

description of one or

more of the

35.26 points

A review of literature

topics/themes is cursory.

There is a limited

connection to the cited

literature. The

description of the

topics/themes is vague.

Support is presented but

39.13 points

A review of literature

topics/themes is

present. There is a loose

connection to the cited

literature. The

description of the

topics/themes is

present. Empirical

43 points

A review of literature

topics/themes is present

and thorough. There is a

strong connection to the

cited literature. The

description of the

topics/themes is

present, clear, and

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topics/themes is

inaccurate. No empirical

support is presented.

is from dated sources or

sources that are not

scholarly.

support is presented,

and sources are

scholarly though some

sources are dated.

accurate. Empirical

support is presented,

and sources are

scholarly and current.

Problem Statement

Problem Statement

0 points

A problem statement is

either missing or not

evident.

23.54 points

A problem statement is

given but is not a single

declarative statement.

The problem statement

presented does not align

with the problem space

identified above.

26.44 points

A problem statement is

given and is a single

declarative statement.

However, the statement

is a run-on sentence.

The problem statement

presented only loosely

aligns with the problem

space identified above.

29.35 points

A problem statement is

given and is a single

declarative statement.

The intent of the

statement is not easily

comprehended. The

problem statement

presented aligns

moderately well with the

problem space identified

above.

32.25 points

A problem statement is

given and is a single

declarative statement.

The intent of the

statement is easily

comprehended. The

problem statement

presented clearly and

fully aligns with the

problem space identified

above.

Reflection

Reflection

0 points

A written reflection is

either missing or not

evident to the reader.

23.54 points

A written review of the

work submitted is

present though several

key elements are

missing. Reflective

practice is not evident.

26.44 points

A written reflection is

present but cursory. A

reasonable attempt is

made to discuss the key

elements though the

ideas presented remain

vague generalizations.

Reflective practice is

somewhat evident.

29.35 points

A written reflection is

present. All key elements

are included and are

addressed in more than

generalizations.

Reflective practice is

evident.

32.25 points

A written reflection is

present. All key elements

are included and are

thoughtfully addressed.

Reflective practice is

clearly evident.

Mechanics of Writing

Mechanics of Writing

0 points

Mechanical errors are

pervasive enough that

they impede

communication of

meaning. Inappropriate

word choice and/or

sentence construction

are used.

7.85 points

Frequent and repetitive

mechanical errors

distract the reader.

Inconsistencies in

language choice

(register), sentence

structure, and/or word

choice are present.

8.82 points

Some mechanical errors

or typos are present, but

are not overly distracting

to the reader. Correct

sentence structure and

audience-appropriate

language are used.

9.78 points

Prose is largely free of

mechanical errors,

although a few may be

present. A variety of

sentence structures and

effective figures of

speech are used.

10.75 points

Writer is clearly in

command of standard,

written, academic

English.

APA Format

APA Format

0 points

Required format is rarely

followed correctly. No

reference page is

included. No in-text

citations are used.

7.85 points

Required format

elements are missing or

incorrect. A lack of

control with formatting

is apparent. Reference

page is present.

However, in-text

citations are

inconsistently used.

8.82 points

Required format is

generally correct.

Reference page is

included and lists

sources used in the

paper. Sources are

appropriately

documented though

some errors are present.

9.78 points

Required format is used,

but minor errors are

present. Reference page

is present and includes

all cited sources.

Documentation is

appropriate and citation

style is usually correct.

10.75 points

In-text citations and a

reference page are

complete and correct.

The documentation of

cited sources is free of

error.

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