Motor skills in youth in mild intellectual disabilities

October 26, 2020

Guiding Questions
1. Is the hypothesis clearly stated, and does it relate
to the question? For example, “My study compared
heart rate at two intensity levels to measure the effect
of intensity levels on the percentage of max heart rate
during each activity.” (The “question” in this case would
be, “What is the effect of intensity level on the
percentage of max heart rate during exercise?”)
2. Does the introduction give relevant background
information that helps you understand what was
studied, and why?
3. Is the procedure (method) clearly stated so that the
study could be repeated?
4. Did they compare like (analogous) units? Or are
they comparing apples and oranges?
5. Are all the variables (independent, dependent)
clearly defined?
6. Are all graphs and tables labeled correctly, and do
they clearly explain the results? Is each graph
labeled with the time frame, the location, and the units
of measurement for both the x- and y-axes?
7. Does the data relate to the hypothesis/question?
8. Did they collect data on all relevant variables to
answer their question? What variables might you
substitute or add if you were doing the study?
9. Were the results explained? Do the results support
or refute the question or hypothesis? Did the
authors consider any alternative hypotheses? Do you
notice a pattern in their results (graphs) that they don’t
address in the paper?
10. Do you agree with the conclusions? What
would you add or say differently? Did the author
discuss the conclusions in light of other research? Do
they cite these references?
11. Did they address any problems in their
research, exploring how they might do things differently
next time? Do they consider what future research

Grading Rubrics

Distinguished

(100%)

Proficient

(85%)

Basic

(70%)

Below Expectations

(50%)

Non-Performance

(0%)

Thesis Statement

Raises the strongest objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is strongly grounded in research and logical reasoning.

Raises a plausible objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is mostly grounded in research and logical reasoning.

Raises an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is somewhat grounded in research and logical reasoning.

Attempts to raise an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is minimally grounded in research and logical reasoning.

The objection to the thesis is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Counter Argument

Provides a strong, thorough rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal effectively demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and applies the principles of charity and accuracy.

Provides a rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal mostly demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and mostly applies the principles of charity and accuracy.

Provides a limited rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal somewhat demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and somewhat applies the principles of charity and accuracy.

Attempts to provide a rebuttal to the objection; however, the rebuttal minimally demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and does not apply the principles of charity and accuracy.

The rebuttal is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Conclusion

– Provides clear and concise closing remarks that comprehensively summarize the essay. The remarks consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem.

Provides closing remarks that summarize the essay. The remarks mostly consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are somewhat unclear.

Provides closing remarks that minimally summarizes the essay. The remarks minimally consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problems. The closing remarks are unclear and/or vague.

Attempts to provide closing remarks that summarize the essay, however, the remarks do not consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are unclear and vague.

The closing remarks are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing

Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.

Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.

Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.

Organization and presentation of content are extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.