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What challenges to completion do you anticipate you will encounter in your doctoral program? What strategies for successful completion do you anticipate will be the most useful for you

Be sure to review the Reading Excerpt before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources. Marshall et al. (2017) Reading Excerpt https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/178340/pages/doctoral-writing-assessment-reading-excerpthttps://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/178340/assignments/2424008#:~:text=Be%20sure%20to,2017)%20Reading%20ExcerptThe reading above is excerpted from the following article which follows the publishing guidelines of the 6th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association:Marshall, S. M., Klocko, B., & Davidson, J. (2017). Dissertation completion: No longer higher education’s invisible problem. Journal of Educational Research and Practice, 7(1), 74-90. https://doi.org/10.5590/JERAP.2017.07.1.06To prepare:

  • Review the Marshall et. al. (2017) Reading Excerpt linked above.

Prompt: What challenges to completion do you anticipate you will encounter in your doctoral program? What strategies for successful completion do you anticipate will be the most useful for you, and how will you work toward implementing these strategies to meet your goals?The Assignment:Write a 1-2-page, double-spaced essay in response to the prompt above. To present your strongest writing skills, submit an essay that:

  • Provides a focused and clear central idea that responds to all questions in the assignment prompt with developed ideas;
  • Integrates relevant and accurate paraphrased and/or quoted and cited evidence from the Marshall et al. (2017) reading excerpt in support of the argument, accompanied by appropriate analysis – you may use your preferred citation style;
  • Organizes ideas with logical structure, clear paragraphs, and transitional words/phrases;
  • Uses grammar and mechanics to effectively communicate meaning to readers;
  • Maintains academic integrity by demonstrating your original work and appropriately paraphrasing and citing relevant information from the Marshall et al. (2017) reading excerpt. Including outside sources beyond the Marshall et al. (2017) reading excerpt provided above is not required for this essay; if you use them, however, then you must cite any information you summarize, paraphrase, or quote in your preferred citation style.

For additional tips as you draft and revise your essay, visit the Doctoral Writing Assessment websiteLinks to an external site. and the Writing Center websiteLinks to an external site.. Note, however, that this assignment is not eligible for the Writing Center’s paper review service.Assessment Rubric

Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Central idea of essay…(weight = x1)…Score possible = 0 – 5
5 pts

Assessment score: 5Central idea is focused, clear, and directly responds to the prompt, and ideas are fully developed
4 pts

Assessment score: 4Central idea is clear and related to the prompt, and ideas are developed
3 pts

Assessment score: 3Central idea is clear and connected to the prompt, and ideas are somewhat developed
2 pts

Assessment score: 2Central idea is muddled or strays from the prompt, and ideas are not fully developed
1 pts

Assessment score: 1Central idea is unidentifiable or appears unrelated to the prompt, and ideas are not developed
0 pts

Assessment score: 0Essay does not follow academic integrity standards; or no essay was submitted
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Paraphrase and analysis…(weight = x1)…Score possible = 0 – 5
5 pts
Assessment score: 5Clear, accurate, and relevant paraphrased evidence is integrated from the reading to support the overall argument, accompanied by strong analysis and citation and/or attribution
4 pts
Assessment score: 4Relevant and accurately paraphrased and/or quoted evidence is provided from the reading to support the overall argument, accompanied by analysis and citation and/or attribution
3 pts
Assessment score: 3Clear connection to the reading is provided through somewhat accurate paraphrase, quotation, and/or allusion, with an attempt to provide analysis and citation/attribution
2 pts

Assessment score: 2Vague or inaccurate connection to the reading is provided through paraphrase, quotation, and/or allusion, with weak analysis and inconsistent citation/attribution
1 pts

Assessment score: 1No evidence (paraphrase, quotation, or allusion) is provided from the reading
0 pts

Assessment score: 0Essay does not follow academic integrity standards; or no essay was submitted
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Organization…(weight = x1)…Score possible = 0 – 5
5 pts
Assessment score: 5Ideas are well organized with logical overall structure, clearly developed paragraphs, and effective transitional words/phrases
4 pts

Assessment score: 4Ideas are organized with logical structure, clear paragraphs, and appropriate transitional words/phrases
3 pts
Assessment score: 3Ideas are organized but lack logical structure, clear paragraphs, or appropriate transitional words/phrases
2 pts

Assessment score: 2Ideas are loosely organized but lack logical structure, clear paragraphs, and/or appropriate transitional words/phrases