Writer: Please write only 350 words for this assignment, also please follow all direction on rubic, this assignment will be graded to see if I have to take writing classes, and we don’t, so please write and do an outstanding job, like you always have, Writing Assessment Essay Read below for your essay topic, step-by-step submission instructions, and the rubric assessors we will use to score your essay. Photo Credit: [Tom Merton]/[Caiaimage]/Getty Images ________________________________________ Doctoral Writing Assessment
Assignment: Essay Topic Walden University’s doctoral programs are designed to help students develop the skills needed to grow as professionals. What are some skills you want to develop in your doctoral program at Walden? What will these skills allow you to do, and how will they help you grow as a professional? By Day 7 of Week 2 Write a 1-page (approximately 350 words), double-spaced personal essay in response to the prompt above. To present your strongest writing skills, submit an essay which: • Provides a focused and clear central idea which responds to the assignment prompt with developed ideas; • Organizes ideas with paragraphing and transitions; • Uses grammar and mechanics to effectively communicate meaning to readers; • Maintains academic integrity by demonstrating your original work. Using outside sources is not required for this essay; if you use them, however, then you must cite any information you paraphrase or quote. For additional tips as you draft and revise your essay, visit the Tips for Writing the Doctoral Writing Assessment Essay webpage and the Writing Center website. Note, however, that this assignment is not eligible for the Writing Center’s paper review service. Please do not write your name on your essay. Instead, save your document in accordance with the directions that follow. Submission and Grading Information To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following: • Important: Please do not write your name on your essay. Instead, save your Assignment using the naming convention “Assessment+Student ID number.(extension)” (for example, AssessmentA00111111.doc) as the name. Essays must be submitted in this format to ensure anonymous scoring. • Click the Assessment Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment. • Click the Assignment link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area. • Next, from the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button. Find the document you saved as “Assessment+Student ID number.(extension)” and click Open. • Click on the Submit button to complete your submission. Please note: This classroom allows you to upload multiple essay attempts. You will be assessed ONLY on the latest attempt submitted before the assignment deadline closes on Day 7 of Week 2. Earlier drafts will not be considered. Please ensure the final essay you upload has been fully proofread and is ready for scoring. The system cannot accept late submissions uploaded after the assignment deadline. Students with Disabilities: Students who require an accommodation for disability to access this assessment, should contact Disability Services at [email protected]. Note: The specific accommodation of “extra time on assignments” does not apply to this assessment as it is already available for a two week window of time. Grading Criteria To access your rubric: Assessment Rubric Submit Your Assignment by Day 7 of Week 2. To submit your Assignment: Assignment: Essay Topic