Use the attached document to answer the prompt. Please cite evidenc of reading.
Prompt: Allensworth and Clark point out rather surprising evidence that HS GPA is a better predictor of college graduation than ACT score. Summarize why this is surprising, and research indicators of student success. Which are the most “common sense” and which are the most “surprising” in your opinion? in
Remember, all prompt responses should be in APA Style (7th Edition, title page optional). Non-scholarly sources are NOT permitted.
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Discussion Prompt Rubric 2024
Criteria Ratings Pts
Addresses the Prompt
1 pts
Exceeds Expectations
–
0.5 pts
Meets Expectations
Yes, the student addressed the prompt.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
No, the student did not address the prompt directly, or did so in such as way as to change the prompt to their own interpretation rather than the instructors.
/ 1 pts
Literature Cited to Back Up Opinion
1 pts
Exceeds Expectations
The student cites multiple good sources to back their opinion.
0.5 pts
Meets Expectations
The student cites at least one source in APA parenthetical format (e.g., “Smith & Jones, 2023) to support their argument.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
The student did not cite any literature, from the textbook or peer-reviewed journal articles. This is purely the student’s unbacked opinion.
/ 1 pts
Length
1 pts
Exceeds Expectations
–
0.5 pts
Meets Expectations
Response within guidelines
0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Response substantially less than suggested guideline of 2-3 pages, APA style.
/ 1 pts
Brevity / Concise
1 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Response is very easy to understand / parse.
0.5 pts
Meets Expectations
Response is written in a simple and direct way.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Response is not written efficiently. Many uses of ornate language.
/ 1 pts
Originality
1 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Response is uniquely critical / skillfully designed to both summarize and analyze the prompt.
0.5 pts
Meets Expectations
Response includes original opinion / thought to augment summary.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Response is not very original – basically a summary of what is already in the text or source.
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