[SOLVED] Early Childhood Education
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for success Description Percentage 1: No submission 0.00 % 2: Insufficient 69.00 % 3: Approaching 74.00 % 4: Acceptable 87.00 % 5: Target 100.00 % Category 100.0 Descriptions of Historical Events and Legislative Actions [CEC 6.1, 6.2; NAEYC 6c, 6d; InTASC 9(j), 9(l), 9(o), 10(h)] 40.0 Not addressed. More than one of the descriptions of relevant historical events and legislative actions that have shaped early childhood education are presented inaccurately. At least one of the descriptions of relevant historical events and legislative actions that have shaped early childhood could be presented more fully or accurately. Includes adequate descriptions of relevant historical events and legislative actions that have shaped early childhood education. Includes accurate descriptions of relevant historical events and legislative actions that have shaped early childhood education. Importance of Historical Events and Legislative Actions [CEC 6.2, InTASC 9(o)] 30.0 Not addressed. Does not include many of the main historical events and legislative actions that have been integral in making early childhood education what it is today. Does not include enough of the historical events and legislative actions that have been integral in making early childhood education what it is today. Includes historical events and legislative actions that have been integral in making early childhood education what it is today. Includes some of the main historical events and legislative actions that have been integral in making early childhood education what it is today. Thesis Development and Purpose 7.0 Not addressed. Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear. Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. Argument Logic and Construction 8.0 Not addressed. Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) 5.0 Not addressed. Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied. Submission includes some mechanical errors, but they do not hinder comprehension. A variety of effective sentence structures are used, as well as some practice and content-related language. Submission is virtually free of mechanical errors. Word choice reflects well-developed use of practice and content-related language. Sentence structures are varied and engaging. Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) 5.0 Not addressed. Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. All format elements are correct. Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style) 5.0 Not addressed. Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors. Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although several minor formatting errors are present. Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct. Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error. Total Percentage 100
