18 Nov Describe the breadth and scope of the contemporary problem in Student Affairs practice.

Order Instructions

Theory-to-Practice Paper:

 

Students will select and describe a contemporary problem in Student Affairs practice. This problem will be addressed in this 10-page paper through theories covered in the course and additional resources using articles from recent higher education journals and Student Affairs research. While addressing this problem, follow these steps:

 

Describe the breadth and scope of the contemporary problem in Student Affairs practice.

 

Address potential concerns in using a particular theory or group of theories in response to the identified problem. For example, is the theory more applicable to one group of students than another? Or, does the theory have any shaky assumptions about Student Affairs, higher education institutions, or student success?

 

Following the analysis of the selected theory or theories, recommend strategies that would effective in addressing the issue. Connect these strategies directly to the analysis of the theory.

 

Use a minimum of 8 peer-reviewed resources and follow accurate American Psychological Association (APA) formatting.

You will need to have your proposal approved by the instructor

 

 

 

 

 

Theory-to-Practice Paper

 

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Criterion Score

 

Theory Application

 

30 points

 

Candidate demonstrates superior level knowledge of the concepts and principles of student development and learning theory to articulate the strengths and limitations in applying existing theories and models to varying student demographic groups.

 

22.5 points

 

Candidate demonstrates an average level knowledge of the concepts and principles of student development and learning theory to articulate the strengths and limitations in applying existing theories and models to varying student demographic groups.

 

15 points

 

Candidate demonstrates a developing level knowledge of the concepts and principles of student development and learning theory to articulate the strengths and limitations in applying existing theories and models to varying student demographic groups.

 

7.5 points

 

Candidate demonstrates a beginning level knowledge of the concepts and principles of student development and learning theory to articulate the strengths and limitations in applying existing theories and models to varying student demographic groups.

 

0 points

 

Does not attempt this aspect of assignment.

 

Score of Theory Application,/ 30Criterion score has been overridden

 

Leadershp & Student Advocacy

 

30 points

 

Candidate demonstrates superior knowledge, skills, and dispositions to think critically, creatively, and imagine possibilities for solutions that do not currently exist or are not apparent.

 

22.5 points

 

Candidate demonstrates an average level of knowledge, skills, and dispositions to think critically, creatively, and imagine possibilities for solutions that do not currently exist or are not apparent.

 

15 points

 

Candidate demonstrates a developing level knowledge, skills, and dispositions to think critically, creatively, and imagine possibilities for solutions that do not currently exist or are not apparent.

 

7.5 points

 

Candidate demonstrates a beginning level of knowledge, skills, and dispositions to think critically, creatively, and imagine possibilities for solutions that do not currently exist or are not apparent.

 

0 points

 

Does not attempt this aspect of assignment.

 

Score of Leadershp & Student Advocacy,/ 30Criterion score has been overridden

 

Grammar

 

10 points

 

Paper is written in a professional style, is well-organized using headings and sub-headings to guide the reader, and is free of grammatical and spelling errors.

 

7.5 points

 

Paper is written in a professional style, is well-organized using headings and sub-headings to guide the reader, and contains only minor and infrequent grammatical and spelling errors.

 

5 points

 

Paper contains some instances of colloquial, non-professional writing, is moderately lacking in organization, and contains a moderate number of grammatical and spelling errors.

 

2.5 points

 

Paper contains instances of colloquial, non-professional writing and/or grammatical and spelling errors sufficient to detract from communication of ideas.

 

0 points

 

Does not attempt this aspect of assignment.

 

Score of Grammar,/ 10Criterion score has been overridden

 

Evaluation & Research

 

20 points

 

Candidate demonstrates superior ability to design, conduct, critique, and use various AER methodologies and the results obtained from them, to utilize AER processes and their results to inform practice, and to shape the political and ethical climate surrounding AER processes and uses in higher education.

 

15 points

 

Candidate demonstrates average ability to design, conduct, critique, and use various AER methodologies and the results obtained from them, to utilize AER processes and their results to inform practice, and to shape the political and ethical climate surrounding AER processes and uses in higher education.

 

10 points

 

Candidate demonstrates a developing ability to design, conduct, critique, and use various AER methodologies and the results obtained from them, to utilize AER processes and their results to inform practice, and to shape the political and ethical climate surrounding AER processes and uses in higher education.

 

5 points

 

Candidate demonstrates a beginning level of the ability to design, conduct, critique, and use various AER methodologies and the results obtained from them, to utilize AER processes and their results to inform practice, and to shape the political and ethical climate surrounding AER processes and uses in higher education.

 

0 points

 

Does not attempt this aspect of assignment.

 

Score of Evaluation & Research,/ 20Criterion score has been overridden

 

APA Style

 

10 points

 

Document is presented in accurate APA style. In-text citations are used where needed and formatted appropriately. Reference list is provided with all items in accurate APA format. Overall format of assignment includes well- developed introduction, paragraphs, and conclusion. Finished assignment demonstrates student’s ability to plan and organize research in a logical sequence

 

7.5 points

 

Overall APA style is accurate, but minor errors exist in in-text and reference list citation formatting. Learner demonstrates a good skill level in formatting and organizing material in assignment. Learner presents an above average level of preparedness, with few formatting errors.

 

5 points

 

There are a moderate number of errors in overall APA style and in-text and reference list citation formatting. Learner uses a variety of formatting styles, with some inconsistencies throughout the paper. Assignment does not have a continuous pattern of logical sequencing.

 

2.5 points

 

There are major errors in overall APA style and in-text and reference list citations formatting. Assignment reveals formatting errors and a lack of organization. Learner presents an incomplete attempt to provide linkages or explanation of key terms.

 

0 points

 

Does not attempt this aspect of assignment.

 

Score of APA Style,/ 10Criterion score has been overridden

 

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