Assessment Final Paper

Hi everyone,

I hope you are all doing ok.

Ok, here are the guidelines for your final paper. Please read them very carefully and if you are left with questions or doubts, don't hesitate to contact me.

General Guidelines:

The paper is due on October 21st. I'll be on the first floor of the CH building from 10:30 to 11:00. I will not receive papers at any other time or place.
You should write between 3000 and 5000 words max.
You should use APA format (please use the website I shared with you). This is very important.
You should address all the suggestions you received in the feedback I have given you for the first draft.
Use a font size 12 and double space your paper.
You have to submit a print version as well as an electronic version. Both versions need to include everything.
Do not include more or different sections that the ones requested.
Please use headings to facilitate reading and understanding.
Don't forget you need to include a list of references.

In this paper you will consolidate all the work you have been doing during the semester. I will expect the following sections (You need to include these sections only  - I don't expect less or more):

For those who did the consultancy:

a. An abstract: 150-200 words
b. A short introduction that describes the work you did including a very brief summary of your findings and recommendations.
c. The description of the class.
d. Your conceptual/theoretical framework
e. A discussion of your observations: In this section you HAVE to use the terminology and language we have been using in class.
f. Recommendations or suggestions: This needs to be very solid and well-founded. It needs to be written as if the audience of your paper was the teacher you were observing (for some of you this will be the case). Avoid any explicit language (like, 'the teacher is an old woman') and be as subtle but firm as you can.
g. Annexes: Observations forms (not the ones you used, just the format) and any other document that is relevant to your discussions or recommendations. Do NOT include every single material the teacher used, just those you think are worth-looking. Every doc you mention in the body of the text should be mentioned, though.
h. A list of references.

In the case of the test design:

1. A short intro that describes the work you did including a summary and a description of the type of tests you are designing and the population it is designed for.
2. A theoretical framework in which your test should be understood.
3. The test with its corresponding annotations. Annotations are obligatory and constitute the most important section of your project.
4. References
5. Annexes


Ok, this is it. If you have any questions, comment or send me an email, whichever you prefer.

RG