Journal List Assignment Instructions You will choose a current issue (topic) to research and complete a literature review on this topic as a part of the Research Paper for this course. To prepare for

Journal List Assignment Instructions You will choose a current issue (topic) to research and complete a literature review on this topic as a part of the Research Paper for this course. To prepare for
EDUC 735 Journal List Grading Rubric Criteria Levels of Achievement Content 70% Advanced Proficient Developing Not present Journal Description 14 to 15 points Each journal is clearly described in 3-5 sentences and makes the relevance to the chosen topic clear. 13 points Journals are described in 3-5 sentences and require some assumptions by the reader regarding the relevance to the topic. 1 to 12 points The journal descriptions are less than 3-5 sentences and are missing details that demonstrate their relevance to the topic. 0 points Not present Journal Authority 18 to 20 points Rationale for why the journal is a credible source is provided for all 5 journals. This should include at least 1 of the following: impact factor, acceptance rate, or journal ranking. 17 points Rationale for why the journal is a credible source is provided for 4 journals. This should include at least 1 of the following: impact factor, acceptance rate, or journal ranking. 1 to 16 points Rationale for why the journal is a credible source is provided for 1-3 journals. This should include at least 1 of the following: impact factor, acceptance rate, or journal ranking. 0 points Not present Structure 30% Advanced Proficient Developing Not present Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics 14 to 15 points Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. 13 points There are some spelling and grammar errors. Sentences require some re-reading for understanding. 1 to 12 points Spelling and grammar errors distract the reader. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. 0 points Not present
Journal List Assignment Instructions You will choose a current issue (topic) to research and complete a literature review on this topic as a part of the Research Paper for this course. To prepare for
EDUC 735 Journal List Assignment Instructions You will choose a current issue (topic) to research and complete a literature review on this topic as a part of the Research Paper for this course. To prepare for this and for your continued graduate school writing, you will need to be aware of some appropriate journals that would be considered professional and scholarly. See Library Resources on the Journal List Assignment page for websites to assist your search. For this assignment, do the following: Choose a topic that you think you would like to research. Enter your chosen topic into databases such as Academic Search Complete, ERIC (Ebsco), and Education Research Complete. Seek articles that look like they are published in scholarly journals. Make a list of at least 5 scholarly journals that you find. Then, provide a 3–5-sentence description of each journal and a rationale for why it is a credible resource. You must include information about acceptance rates, journal ranking, and/or impact factor. You may use the template below to complete your assignment. TITLE DESCRIPTION Example: The Educational Forum This journal was established in 1936 and is known as Kappa Delta Pi’s “… premiere academic journal.” It uses a “doubly masked peer-reviewed” system for article selection. The article topics are varied and readership includes university faculty and students, as well as K–12 practitioners. The acceptance rate for this journal is 29%. It is published quarterly. http://www.kdp.org/publications/theeducationalforum/index.php