EDU 540 02 Linguistic Research Paper RUBRIC (40%) *Benchmark

EDU 540 Rubric: Linguistic Research Paper* (40%) *BENCHMARK

Criteria Level3 Level 2 Level 1 Transcription S (2 points) Transcribes a 5-minute segment closely imitating actual speech performance. Transcribes a 4-5-minute segment somewhat imitating actual speech performance. Transcribes a less than 4-minute segment minimally imitating actual speech performance. Background Information K, S      (2 points) Provides comprehensive information about the linguistic sample. Provides adequate information about the linguistic sample. Provides minimal information about the linguistic sample. Linguistic Analysis  K,S,D, I  10 points (2 per area of linguistics) Examines 10-15 examples of language use. Selects 2-3 examples from at least 5 areas of linguistics. Carefully compares the examples to Standard English Language use. Clearly identifies specific knowledge ELLs need to have acquired to comprehend the selected example. Examines 8-10 examples of language use. Selects 2 examples from 4 areas of linguistics. Adequately compares the examples to Standard English Language use. Adequately identifies some specific knowledge ELLs need to have acquired to comprehend the selected example. Examines fewer than 8 examples of language use. Selects fewer than 2 examples from fewer than 4 areas of linguistics. Minimally compares the examples to Standard English Language use. Vaguely identifies specific or general knowledge ELLs need to have acquired to comprehend the selected example. Discussion 6 points K, S, D, I (2 per questions) Thoroughly discusses the implication of using TV as language input for ELLs. Responds in depth to all 3 key questions on field assignment handout. Adequately discusses the implication of using TV as language input for ELLs. Responds adequately to the 3 key questions on field assignment handout. Minimally discusses the implication of using TV as language input for ELLs. Responds minimally to the 3 key questions on field assignment handout. Writing Style K, S (3 points) Excellent writing that enhances the readability of the paper. There are no errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar Minor errors are present but they do not detract from the readability of the project Little or no evidence of correct writing. Multiple errors seriously limit the project’s readability APA Style K, S(2 points) Components of APA writing style are consistently evident Components of APA style are addressed with minimal errors Components of APA style are used inconsistently