This part of the final assessment is designed for you to reflect on how you will continue to make process toward your Master of Science degree by creating a plan for success. You will write a short paper (3-5 pages), covering your purpose, potential obstacles and challenges, and strategies for success.
Your paper should be 3- 5 pages, and will consist of these elements:
Title page (APA format); include a running head
Reason for pursuing a master’s degree in IT management (create a level one heading)
Anticipated obstacles and challenges (create a level one heading)
Strategies for success (create a level one heading)
Reference list
Practice supporting your ideas: cite at least three valid and reliable sources that support your reasons for pursuing a master’s degree, and your strategies for success. (Each of these sections should have at least one cited source.)
Practice APA format: make sure your title page, running head, internal headings, in-text citations, and reference list are all in “perfect” APA format.
Practice APA style: write in clear, concise, inclusive prose; avoid jargon, abbreviations, contractions; use a formal “voice.” EXCEPTION: you may use first-person pronouns in this paper, since it focuses on your experiences and intentions.
Practice professional writing: proofread carefully for grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation. Use the “Tutoring” button in the left-hand menu to set up your appointment with the CWU writing center tutors.
RubricADMG501 final assessment part oneCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA title page formatting3 ptsTitle page is perfectly formatted per APA standards.0 ptsTwo or more mistakes on title page formatting3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA heading formatting3 ptsHeadings are formatted per APA standards, and level 1-3 headings are used.0 pts2 or more mistakes on heading formatting3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA in-body citation formatting3 ptsIn-body citations are present and perfectly formatted.0 pts2 or more mistakes on in-body citation formatting, or in-body citations are not present3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Reference page formatting3 ptsReference page formatting is perfect and includes at least three sources.0 ptsTwo or more mistakes on reference formatting, or reference page not present3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA page header formatting3 ptsRunning heads are formatted perfectly on page two and beyond0 pts2 or more mistakes on headers, or not present3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality of Reflection15 ptsReflection questions are all answered in depth, detail, and thoughtfulness.9 ptsReflection missing some depth, detail, and thoughtfulness or missed answering one of the questions.0 ptsReflection does not demonstrate depth, detail, and thoughtfulness or is incomplete.15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality of Success Strategies15 ptsStrategies are well-supported, and based on insights documented in the reflection.9 ptsStrategies are not supported, and/or only tangentially related to insights documented in the reflection.0 ptsStrategies are missing or unable to evaluate.15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpelling and Grammar10 ptsPerfect spelling and grammar.6 pts1-2 mistakes on spelling and grammar.0 ptsThree or more mistakes on spelling and/or grammar.10 pts
Total Points: 55