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EDS INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

WRITING SAMPLE INSTRUCTIONS

The applicant should submit an essay (maximum 1500 words) that clearly communicates the following:

  • An articulation of applicant career goals that would be served by completion of the EDS in Instructional Technology
  • A description of applicant instructional technology skills* and availability of adequate Internet access and computing equipment
  • A description of applicant instructional technology related accomplishments
  • A persuasive argument outlining the strengths that the applicant would bring to the EDS program, peers, and professors.

*Program Definition: Instructional technology is the theory and practice of the design, development, utilization, management, and evaluation of the processes and resources for learning.

The essay will be evaluated using the following rubric.

Essay includes a combination of the following:

Excellent

Good

Average

Poor

Inadequate

Attention to essay content requirements

Easily followed

Effective transitions

Professional format

Clear and concise writing

Appropriate grammar

Sufficient and relevant information

Persuasive argument for admission

Return your statement to The Graduate School, Valdosta State University, 1500 N. Patterson Street, Valdosta, Georgia  31698.

June 2005