This assignment is a written assignment where you will demonstrate how this course research has connected and put into practice within your own career.
Directions:
Provide a reflection of at least 500 words (or 2 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course have been applied, or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment. If you are not currently working, share times when you have or could observe these theories and knowledge could be applied to an employment opportunity in your field of study.
Requirements:
- Provide a 500 word (or 2 pages double spaced) minimum reflection.
- Use of proper APA formatting and citations. If supporting evidence from outside resources is used those must be properly cited.
- Share a personal connection that identifies specific knowledge and theories from this course.
- Demonstrate a connection to your current work environment. If you are not employed, demonstrate a connection to your desired work environment.
- You should NOT, provide an overview of the assignments assigned in the course. The assignment asks that you reflect how the knowledge and skills obtained through meeting course objectives were applied or could be applied in the workplace.
Textbook:
1. Title: Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association: ISBN: 9781433832178
Authors: American Psychological Association, Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA), Publication Date: 2019-10-01
2. Title: Research Design, Subtitle: 5th edition, ISBN: ISBN-10 : 1506386709 ISBN-13 : 978-1506386706, Authors: John W. Creswell, Publisher: SAGE, Publication Date: 2018
Note: plagiarism check required, APA7 format, include References, within 8hrs
Rubric for Practical Connections
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Novice (0-15 points) |
Competent (16-29 points) |
Proficient (30-40 points) |
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Writing Skills, Grammar, and APA Formatting |
Assignment does not demonstrate graduate-level proficiency in organization, grammar, and style. Assignment is poorly written and confusing. Ideas are not communicated effectively. Student paid no attention to spelling and punctuation. Demonstrates poor writing skills. The assignment lacks the use of APA formatting and does not provide proper citations or includes no citations. |
Assignment demonstrates graduate-level proficiency in organization, grammar, and style. Assignment is effectively communicated, but some sections lacking clarity. Student paid some attention to spelling and punctuation, but there are errors within the writing. Needs attention to proper writing skills. Use of APA formatting and citations of outside resources, but has a few instances in which proper citations are missing. |
Assignment strongly demonstrates graduate-level proficiency in organization, grammar, and style. Assignment is well written, and ideas are well developed and explained. Demonstrates strong writing skills. Student paid close attention to spelling and punctuation. Sentences and paragraphs are grammatically correct. Proper use of APA formatting. Properly and explicitly cited outside resources. Reference list matches citations. |
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Maintains Purpose/Focus |
Submission lacks focus or contains major drifts in focus. |
Submissions has an organizational structure and the focus is clear throughout. |
Submission is well organized and has a tight and cohesive focus that is integrated throughout the document |
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Understanding of Course Content |
Student does not demonstrate understanding of course content and knowledge. |
Student demonstrates some understanding of course content and knowledge. |
Student demonstrates understand of course content and knowledge. |
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Work Environment Application |
Student does not demonstrate the practical application, or ability to apply, of course objectives within a work environment. |
Student demonstrates some practical application, or ability to apply, of course objectives within a work environment. |
Student strongly demonstrates the practical application, or ability to apply, of course objectives within a work environment. |
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Assignment Requirements |
Did not complete the required assignment. |
Completed portions of the assignment. |
Student completed all required portions of the assignment. |