Wednesday, June 17, 2015

White Paper Requirements- Paper Due via email June 29th


White Paper Requirements

Total Point Value Maximum:  100 points

Due Date: June 29th, 2015

Format: Typed

Submission: Electronic- Email through SMU Email System

Topic: 15 points

·         Topic is relevant to this course: arts, movement, music, integrated learning, dynamic learning experiences…

·         The paper has a clear point

·         The paper stays on topic

Research: 45 points

·         Inclusion of notable research, which is referenced as support (see below breakdown)

·         3-5 Resources referenced within the body of the paper (15 points)

·         Resources are cited at the end of the paper using APA format (15 points)

·         Research presented includes some pieces which are within the last 10 years (5 points)

·         Research supports topic (10 points)

Length:  25 points

·         The paper is no shorter than 3 pages and no longer than 5 pages long

·         The paper is engaging throughout each page of the document and points are not repeated except for emphasis, that is  repetition is not for the sake of filling up space

Engaging the Reader: 15 points

·         There is a hook in the introduction to grab the reader’s attention

·         Research included makes the reader go “aha!”

·         The voice of the paper is professional, yet engaging.

Ideas/topics:  (Not limited to this list- just ideas to get you thinking)

·         Learning and the brain

·         Thematic instruction

·         Historical timeline of arts/music/movement in the classroom

·         Differentiation- Practical Use

·         The whole learner/Well rounded teaching

·         Using arts/music/movement to reach students with ADD, ADHD, Autism, etc…

·         Using arts/music/movement in the gifted classroom

Note:  I am not grading your conventions, but please write professionally.  Spell check, etc.  Thank you!

Type size- 12 size font, any font except windings J as I need to be able to read what you write.  The font should be easy to read.

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