As you begin your Doctoral Writing Assessment course, you will notice that you are unable to view the Assignment prompt or instructions during the preview period. The Assignment prompt and instructions will become available when the course officially begins on Day 1. However, we know that many students use the preview period to start their DRWA assessment essay. If you would like to begin your essay during the preview period, you can review the prompt and instructions below.
To prepare:
- Review the Marshall et. al. (2017) Reading Excerpt located in the Doctoral Writing Assessment: Reading Excerpt Module.
- Review the grading rubric under the Assignment Module.
Prompt: What challenges to completion do you anticipate you will encounter in your doctoral program? What strategies for successful completion do you anticipate will be the most useful for you, and how will you work toward implementing these strategies to meet your goals?
The Assignment:
- Write a 1-2-page, double-spaced essay in response to the prompt above.
- Ensure your essay aligns with the grading rubric.
- Full instruction will become available Day 1 of the course.
Essay Scoring Rubric
Your Writing Assessment essay will be scored based on the rubric in your DRWA Doctoral Writing Assessment classroom focusing on:
- Central idea of essay is clear, related to the prompt, and developed
- Paraphrase and analysis of reading material supports the overall argument
- Organization of ideas uses a logical structure, clear paragraphs, and appropriate transitions
- Grammar and mechanics effectively communicates meaning
To view the scoring criteria for each rubric category, visit the DRWA Doctoral Writing Assessment: Essay Score module in your DRWA classroom.
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