After reading the 3 articles, write a 5-7 page paper, not including the title page, reference page, and appendix (if applicable) on the required sections noted below. Please be sure to follow APA 6th edition standards and view the sample paper and APA resources in the important information forum for formatting support. Litchka, P. R. (2007). No leader left behind: Planning to prepare effective educational leaders in this era of accountability. (2), 44-52. Lund, J., & Shanklin, J. (2011). The impact of accountability on student performance in a secondary physical education badminton unit. (4), 210- 220. Winch, C. (2001). Accountability and relevance in educational research. (3), 443-459. In your Accountability in Educational Research Paper please include the following: M.Ed. School Counseling Rubric Does not demonstrate ability to critically evaluate research relevant to the practice of school counseling. Summary is incomplete or presents misinformation. Demonstrates limited ability to critically evaluate research relevant to the practice of school counseling. Summary is partially complete and only includes review of two articles. Demonstrates above average ability to critically evaluate research relevant to the practice of school counseling. Summary from all three articles is accurate. Demonstrates superior ability to critically evaluate research relevant to the practice of school counseling. Synthesizes information from all three articles clearly, concisely and accurately. Demonstrates little understanding of the importance of research in advancing the counseling profession. Provides no examples of the significance of research in education and how research is used to improve counseling effectiveness. Demonstrates general understanding of the importance of research in advancing the counseling profession. Provides few examples of the significance of research in education and how research is used to improve counseling effectiveness. Demonstrates above average understanding of importance of research in advancing the counseling profession. Provides some examples of the significance of research in education and how research is used to improve counseling effectiveness. Demonstrates superior understanding of the importance of research in advancing the counseling profession. Provides several examples of the significance of research in education and how research is used to improve counseling effectiveness. Does not provide information on strengths and weaknesses of educational research. Summarizes
a few strengths and weaknesses of educational research. Summarizes some strengths and weaknesses of educational research. Summarizes several strengths and weaknesses of educational research. Does not demonstrate ability to draw accurate conclusions from research to inform evidence-based practice and inform change. Demonstrates beginning ability to draw accurate conclusions from research to inform evidence-based practice and inform change. Demonstrates average ability to draw accurate conclusions from research to inform evidence-based practice and inform change. Demonstrates exceptional ability to draw accurate conclusions from research to inform evidence-based practice and inform change. Paper contains instances of colloquial, non-professional writing and/or grammatical and spelling errors sufficient to detract from communication of ideas. Paper contains some instances of colloquial, non-professional writing, is moderately lacking in organization, and contains a moderate number of grammatical and spelling errors. Paper is written in a professional style, is well-organized using headings and sub-headings to guide the reader, and contains only minor and infrequent grammatical and spelling errors. Paper is written in a professional style, is well-organized using headings and sub-headings to guide the reader, and is free of grammatical and spelling errors. There are major errors in overall APA style and in-text and reference list citations formatting. Assignment reveals formatting errors and a lack of organization. Learner presents an incomplete attempt to provide linkages or explanation of key terms. There are a moderate number of errors in overall APA style and in-text and reference list citation formatting. Learner uses a variety of formatting styles, with some inconsistencies throughout the paper. Assignment does not have a continuous pattern of logical sequencing. Overall APA style is accurate, but minor errors exist in in-text and reference list citation formatting. Learner demonstrates a good skill level in formatting and organizing material in assignment. Learner presents an above average level of preparedness, with few formatting errors. Document is presented in accurate APA style. In-text citations are used where needed and formatted appropriately. Reference list is provided with all items in accurate APA format. Overall format of assignment includes well- developed paragraphs and conclusion. Finished assignment demonstrates students ability to