Residency 1 Final Assignment and Rubric
Name____________________________________ Date __________________
Instructions The purpose of Residency 1 is to socialize beginning doctoral students into the Walden doctoral community of scholar practitioners. For the final assignment, you will write a reflection on each session, including key points that you learned, resources that you will need, and next steps for improvement to move forward with scholarly and research development.
Please reflect on your experience in each residency session. Use specific examples for each section noted below. Enter your answers in the tables.
Session 1: Skills and Resources for Success
Key Points I learned:
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Specific Resources I Will Need:
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Next Steps for Improvement:
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Session 2: Critical Thinking for Doctoral Scholarship
Key Points I Learned:
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Specific Resources I Will Need:
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Next Steps for Improvement:
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Session 3: Library Resources and Search Strategies
Key Points I Learned:
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Specific Resources I Will Need:
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Next Steps for Improvement:
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Session 4: Organizing and Analyzing Research Literature
Key Points I Learned:
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Specific Resources I Will Need:
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Next Steps for Improvement:
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Session 5: Scholarly Writing and Academic Integrity
Key Points I Learned:
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Specific Resources I Will Need:
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Next Steps for Improvement:
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Session 6: Preparing for the Dissertation Journey
Key Points I Learned:
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Specific Resources I Will Need:
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Next Steps for Improvement:
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Session 7: Introduction to APA and Writing Center Resources
Key Points I Learned:
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Next Steps for Improvement:
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Session 8: Application of Critical Thinking for Doctoral Scholarship
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Residency 1
Final Assignment Criteria
0Element Missing
1 to 2Below Expectations
3Meets minimal expectations
4 to 5–Exceeds Expectations
(1) Skills and Resources for Success
Session reflection is completely not present or answer of none is given for one or more items
Minimal information provided in items in assignment (none is not an acceptable answer for any element)
Adequate description of information presented in this session in terms of key points learned, resources needed, and next steps (none is not an acceptable answer for any element)
Thorough description of information presented in this session in terms of key points learned, resources needed, and next steps (none is not an acceptable answer for any element)
(2) Critical Thinking for Doctoral Scholarship
Session reflection is completely not present or answer of none is given for one or more items
Minimal information provided in items in assignment (none is not an acceptable answer for any element)
Adequate description of information presented in this session in terms of key points learned, resources needed, and next steps (none is not an acceptable answer for any element)
Thorough description of information presented in this session in terms of key points learned, resources needed, and next steps (none is not an acceptable answer for any element)
(3) Library Resources and Search Strategies
Session reflection is completely not present or answer of none is given for one or more items
Minimal information provided in items in assignment (none is not an acceptable answer for any element)
Adequate description of information presented in this session in terms of key points learned, resources needed, and next steps (none is not an acceptable answer for any element)
Thorough description of information presented in this session in terms of key points learned, resources needed, and next steps (none is not an acceptable answer for any element)
(4) Organizing and Analyzing Research Literature
Session reflection is completely not present or answer of none is given for one or more items
Minimal information provided in items in assignment (none is not an acceptable answer for any element)
Adequate description of information presented in this session in terms of key points learned, resources needed, and next steps (none is not an acceptable answer for any element)
Thorough description of information presented in this session in terms of key points learned, resources needed, and next steps (none is not an acceptable answer for any element)
(5) Scholarly Writing and Academic Integrity
Session reflection is completely not present or answer of none is given for one or more items
Minimal information provided in items in assignment (none is not an acceptable answer for any element)
Adequate description of information presented in this session in terms of key points learned, resources needed, and next steps (none is not an acceptable answer for any element)
Thorough description of information presented in this session in terms of key points learned, resources needed, and next steps (none is not an acceptable answer for any element)
(6) Preparing for the Dissertation Journey
Session reflection is completely not present or answer of none is given for one or more items
Minimal information provided in items in assignment (none is not an acceptable answer for any element)
Adequate description of information presented in this session in terms of key points learned, resources needed, and next steps (none is not an acceptable answer for any element)
Thorough description of information presented in this session in terms of key points learned, resources needed, and next steps (none is not an acceptable answer for any element)
(7) Introduction to APA and Writing Center Resources
Session reflection is completely not present or answer of none is given for one or more items
Minimal information provided in items in assignment (none is not an acceptable answer for any element)
Adequate description of information presented in this session in terms of key points learned, resources needed, and next steps (none is not an acceptable answer for any element)
Thorough description of information presented in this session in terms of key points learned, resources needed, and next steps (none is not an acceptable answer for any element)
(8) Application of Critical Thinking for Doctoral Scholarship
Session reflection is completely not present or answer of none is given for one or more items
Minimal information provided in items in assignment (none is not an acceptable answer for any element)
Adequate description of information presented in this session in terms of key points learned, resources needed, and next steps (none is not an acceptable answer for any element)
Thorough description of information presented in this session in terms of key points learned, resources needed, and next steps (none is not an acceptable answer for any element)
(9) Writing
Reader is not able to make sense of the materials provided.
Inconsistent use of standard English obstructs presentations clarity and the readers understanding of ideas and/or inconsistent use of grammar and mechanics are evident throughout presentation.
Consistent use of standard English and/or few inaccuracies in grammar and mechanics.
Use of standard English, grammar, and mechanics are at a scholarly level.
Grading: Total points available=45 pts (9×5)
Satisfactory (S) = All items at a score of 3 or above (Meets minimal expectations)
Unsatisfactory (U) = One or more items at a score of 2 or lower (Does not meet minimal expectations)
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