this draft must meet the following requirements:
- Your ideas must be in paragraph form.
- Write the draft as a personal story about returning to school.
- The draft must be spell checked and, at this point, be between one and one-half and two pages in length.
- The draft must have a title page prepared in APA style
grading rubic
Compose a personal story related to educational pursuits
Total: 1.50
Distinguished - Composes an exceptionally detailed, articulate, and engaging personal story related to educational pursuits.
Proficient - Composes a detailed and articulate personal story related to educational pursuits.
Basic - Composes a personal story related to educational pursuits with few details.
Below Expectations - Composes a personal story related to educational pursuits that is unclear and lacks detail.
Non-Performance - A personal story related to educational pursuits is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Implement the structure of a paper as outlined in text book
Total: 1.50
Distinguished - Accurately and skillfully implements the structure of a paper as outlined in text book.
Proficient - Accurately implements the structure of a paper as outlined in text book.
Basic - Implements the structure of a paper as outlined in text book with minor flaws.
Below Expectations - Implements the structure of a paper as outlined in text book with significant omissions and/or flaws.
Non-Performance - The structure of a paper as outlined in text bookis either non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Written Communication: Context and Purpose for Writing
Total: 0.35
Distinguished - Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand.
Proficient - Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand.
Basic - Demonstrates a basic 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 written work.
Below Expectations - Organization and presentation of content is extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Comprehension: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Total: 0.35
Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.
Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand.
Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader.
Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension or syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
APA Formatting
Total: 1.00
Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title and reference page.
Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper, however, layout contains a few minor errors.
Basic - Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. Layout does not meet all APA requirements.
Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Page Requirement
Total: 0.15
Distinguished - The paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.
Proficient - The paper closely meets the page requirements predetermined in the assignment description.
Basic - The paper meets over half of the page requirement.
Below Expectations - A fraction of the page requirement is completed.
Non-Performance -The assignment is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Returning to school, and getting my
degree, is something that I have known I needed to do since I got out of high school. By going back to school, and continuing my
education, I will finally be able to accomplish a lot of the goals that I have set for my life. I know that, without an education, most of these goals would be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to accomplish. But, with my degree, I will be one step closer and have more opportunities to achieve these goals.
First of all, just getting my associated degree has been something that I have always wanted and needed to do. It, in itself, will give me a lot of personal satisfaction and pride to finally accomplish that. Also, obtaining my degree, will allow me more opportunities for a better job and a more successful career. It will also finally allow me to make choices, in life, based upon the things I want to do, not just the things I can do. Up to this point, I have been severely restricted on these choices due to my lack of education. I expect to see a major change in that after completing
college.
The education I receive will also expand my knowledge and learning base on a wide variety of subjects. This will make me more confident about my abilities and myself, both personally and professionally. It will also allow me to explore different options as far as the types of paths I will be able to follow in the future. As a part of this, it will re-stimulate my brain activity and make me more open to other new learning experiences and opportunities. Hopefully, that will lead me into different areas so that I can continue to grow, learn and keep broadening my horizons on a daily basis. It has always been my philosophy that a person can never learn too much.
Last, but not least, the education I will receive will make me better equipped to be able to run my own business and to help me achieve financial security in my life. It has always been a goal of mine to start and run my own business. I know that without some knowledge on business law and skills pertaining to business management and practices, it would be extremely difficult to achieve this. I know that my classes throughout college will help me to understand all of the necessary things that must be done to plan a business, start it and keep it running smoothly and profitably. It will also give me insights and tools to use in order to stay on top of all the markets. With all of these skills under my belt, I will be better prepared to start my future with a positive outlook.
I am very excited to be enrolled in the ashford university and to finally be working toward the degree that I need. I am looking forward to the rest of this class, the others to come, and all the wonderful new things that I will learn during them. I am especially looking forward to graduation when I will finally receive my degree. With all of that accomplished, I will finally have the chance to fulfill all of my goals and dreams that I have been setting for myself since childhood. It will be one of the most exciting and fulfilling days of my life.
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