Overview
In the Final Research Proposal Assignment, you will complete a written document that is your final research proposal.
Instructions
Complete the final research proposal assignment by:
Reading the Call for Proposals
Actions
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Writing the Introduction using your Introduction Graphic Organizer Assignment.
Writing the Literature Review using your Literature Review Organizer Assignment.
Writing the Methods using your Methods Organizer Assignment (remember to follow the guidelines for either quantitative or qualitative studies, depending on your research question).
Completing the remaining items on the checklist (use the detailed assignment rubric below).
Meeting APA requirements.
Completion
In order to successfully complete the Final Research Proposal Assignment, you must post your completed assignment in a Word document (in APA style) to the assignment portal and receive a grade from me.
NOTE: Proposals that deviate significantly from the requirements will be returned without review.
Remember that:
Any work submitted via a Turnitin Link with a similarity index of 25% or more could result in an “F” in this course.
Any work submitted via a Turnitin Link with an AI index of 50% or more could result in an “F” in this course.
Any work submitted otherwise with signs of plagiarism could result in an “F” in this course.
Any work submitted with signs that it is not your original work could result in an “F” in this course.
Rubric
Final Research Proposal Rubric (1)
Final Research Proposal Rubric (1)
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA – Basic APA formatting
Basic APA formatting is used (12-point font, double-spaced, 1-inch margin, indented paragraphs, etc.)
5 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
Basic APA formatting is used (12-point font, double-spaced, 1-inch margin, indented paragraphs, etc.)
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
Basic APA formatting is not used (12-point font, double-spaced, 1-inch margin, indented paragraphs, etc.)
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA – Uses headings and sub-headings
APA headings levels are used – see checklist for recommendations.
5 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
APA headings levels are used – see checklist for recommendations.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
APA headings levels are not used – see checklist for recommendations.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA – Citing sources
APA references are provided for paraphrased statements and quotations.
5 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
APA references are provided for paraphrased statements and quotations.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
APA references are not provided for paraphrased statements and quotations.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA – In-text citations
In-text (narrative and parenthetical citations are correctly formatted.
5 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
In-text (narrative and parenthetical citations are correctly formatted.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
In-text (narrative and parenthetical citations are not correctly formatted.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA – Reference list
Reference list is correctly formatted.
5 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
Reference list is correctly formatted.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
Reference list is not correctly formatted.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA – Grammar/Spelling/Mechanics
Correct grammar/spelling/mechanics
5 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
Correct grammar/spelling/mechanics
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
Incorrect grammar/spelling/mechanics
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction: Paragraph 1 – Problem Statement
Statement of the research problem provided from Introduction Graphic Organizer
4 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
Statement of the research problem provided (see Introduction Graphic Organizer)
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
Statement of the research problem not provided (see Introduction Graphic Organizer).
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction: Paragraph 1 – Context/Consequence/Gap + reference (1)
First context/consequence/gap statement + reference provided from Introduction Graphic Organizer
4 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
First context/consequence/gap statement + reference provided from Introduction Graphic Organizer
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
First context/consequence/gap statement + reference not provided from Introduction Graphic Organizer
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction: Paragraph 1 – Context/Consequence/Gap + reference (2)
Second context/consequence/gap statement + reference provided from Introduction Graphic Organizer
4 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
Second context/consequence/gap statement + reference provided from Introduction Graphic Organizer
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
Second context/consequence/gap statement + reference not provided from Introduction Graphic Organizer
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction: Paragraph 1 – Context/Consequence/Gap + reference (3)
Third context/consequence/gap statement + reference provided from Introduction Graphic Organizer
4 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
Third context/consequence/gap statement + reference provided from Introduction Graphic Organizer
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
Third context/consequence/gap statement + reference not provided from Introduction Graphic Organizer
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction: Paragraph 2 – Purpose Statement (1)
A statement of what you will research is provided, including independent and dependent variables [operationalized] + hypothesis for quantitative studies OR concepts/constructs + definitions, etc. for qualitative studies; use Introduction and Methods Graphic Organizers).
3 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
A statement of what you will research is provided, including independent and dependent variables [operationalized] + hypothesis for quantitative studies OR concepts/constructs + definitions, etc. for qualitative studies; use Introduction and Methods Graphic Organizers).
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
A statement of what you will research is not provided, including independent and dependent variables [operationalized] + hypothesis for quantitative studies OR concepts/constructs + definitions, etc. for qualitative studies; use Introduction and Methods Graphic Organizers).
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction: Paragraph 2 – Purpose Statement (2)
A statement of how you will conduct your research is provided (type of study, methodology, instrument; use Introduction and Methods Graphic Organizers).
3 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
A statement of how you will conduct your research is provided (type of study, methodology, instrument; use Introduction and Methods Graphic Organizers).
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
A statement of how you will conduct your research is not provided (type of study, methodology, instrument; use Introduction and Methods Graphic Organizers).
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction: Paragraph 2 – Purpose Statement (3)
A brief statement of who the participants will be is provided (use Introduction and Methods Graphic Organizers).
2 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
A brief statement of who the participants will be is provided (use Introduction and Methods Graphic Organizers).
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
A brief statement of who the participants will be is not provided (use Introduction and Methods Graphic Organizers).
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction: Paragraph 2 – Purpose Statement (4)
A brief description of the research site is provided (use Introduction and Methods Graphic Organizers).
2 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
A brief description of the research site is provided (use Introduction and Methods Graphic Organizers).
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
A brief description of the research site is not provided (use Introduction and Methods Graphic Organizers).
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction: Paragraph 3 – Significance of Study (1)
An explanation of how the study will contribute to scholarly research and literature is given (use Introduction Graphic Organizer).
3 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
An explanation of how the study will contribute to scholarly research and literature is given (use Introduction Graphic Organizer).
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
An explanation of how the study will contribute to scholarly research and literature is not given (use Introduction Graphic Organizer).
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction: Paragraph 3 – Significance of Study (2)
An explanation of how the study will improve practice is given (use Introduction Graphic Organizer).
3 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
An explanation of how the study will improve practice is given (use Introduction Graphic Organizer).
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
An explanation of how the study will improve practice is not given (use Introduction Graphic Organizer).
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction: Paragraph 3 – Significance of Study (3)
An explanation of how the study will improve policy is given (use Introduction Graphic Organizer).
3 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
An explanation of how the study will improve policy is given (use Introduction Graphic Organizer).
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
An explanation of how the study will improve policy is not given (use Introduction Graphic Organizer).
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLiterature Review: Introductory Paragraph (1)
A statement of the general topic of the literature review section is given.
3 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
A statement of the general topic of the literature review section is given.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
A statement of the general topic of the literature review section is not given.
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLiterature Review: Introductory Paragraph (2)
Background information about the general topic of the literature review section is given.
4 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
Background information about the general topic of the literature review section is given.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
Background information about the general topic of the literature review section is not given.
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLiterature Review: Introductory Paragraph (3)
A thesis statement for the literature review section is given.
3 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
A thesis statement for the literature review section is given.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
A thesis statement for the literature review section is not given.
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLiterature Review: Body – Topic 1
The first study for Topic 1, including the research question, methodology (including sample), results/discussion, conclusion, and analysis (connection to your research question) using Literature Review Organizer, is described/discussed in detail.
5 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
The first study for Topic 1, including the research question, methodology (including sample), results/discussion, conclusion, and analysis (connection to your research question) using Literature Review Organizer, is described/discussed in detail.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
The first study for Topic 1, including the research question, methodology (including sample), results/discussion, conclusion, and analysis (connection to your research question) using Literature Review Organizer, is not described/discussed in detail.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLiterature Review: Body – Topic 1
The second study for Topic 1, including the research question, methodology (including sample), results/discussion, conclusion, and analysis (connection to your research question) using Literature Review Organizer, is described/discussed in detail.
5 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
The second study for Topic 1, including the research question, methodology (including sample), results/discussion, conclusion, and analysis (connection to your research question) using Literature Review Organizer, is described/discussed in detail.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
The second study for Topic 1, including the research question, methodology (including sample), results/discussion, conclusion, and analysis (connection to your research question) using Literature Review Organizer, is not described/discussed in detail.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLiterature Review: Body – Topic 1
The third study for Topic 1, including the research question, methodology (including sample), results/discussion, conclusion, and analysis (connection to your research question) using Literature Review Organizer, is described/discussed in detail.
5 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
The third study for Topic 1, including the research question, methodology (including sample), results/discussion, conclusion, and analysis (connection to your research question) using Literature Review Organizer, is described/discussed in detail.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
The third study for Topic 1, including the research question, methodology (including sample), results/discussion, conclusion, and analysis (connection to your research question) using Literature Review Organizer, is not described/discussed in detail.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLiterature Review: Body – Topic 1
The fourth study for Topic 1, including the research question, methodology (including sample), results/discussion, conclusion, and analysis (connection to your research question) using Literature Review Organizer, is described/discussed in detail.
5 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
The fourth study for Topic 1, including the research question, methodology (including sample), results/discussion, conclusion, and analysis (connection to your research question) using Literature Review Organizer, is described/discussed in detail.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
The fourth study for Topic 1, including the research question, methodology (including sample), results/discussion, conclusion, and analysis (connection to your research question) using Literature Review Organizer, is not described/discussed in detail.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLiterature Review: Body – Topic 1
The fifth study for Topic 1, including the research question, methodology (including sample), results/discussion, conclusion, and analysis (connection to your research question) using Literature Review Organizer, is described/discussed in detail.
5 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
The fifth study for Topic 1, including the research question, methodology (including sample), results/discussion, conclusion, and analysis (connection to your research question) using Literature Review Organizer, is described/discussed in detail.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
The fifth study for Topic 1, including the research question, methodology (including sample), results/discussion, conclusion, and analysis (connection to your research question) using Literature Review Organizer, is not described/discussed in detail.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLiterature Review: Body – Topic 2
One study for Topic 2, including the research question, methodology (including sample), results/discussion, conclusion, and analysis (connection to your research question) using Literature Review Organizer, is described/discussed in detail.
5 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
One study for Topic 2, including the research question, methodology (including sample), results/discussion, conclusion, and analysis (connection to your research question) using Literature Review Organizer, is described/discussed in detail.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
One study for Topic 2, including the research question, methodology (including sample), results/discussion, conclusion, and analysis (connection to your research question) using Literature Review Organizer, is not described/discussed in detail.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLiterature Review: Body – Topic 3
One study for Topic 3, including the research question, methodology (including sample), results/discussion, conclusion, and analysis (connection to your research question) using Literature Review Organizer, is described/discussed in detail.
5 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
One study for Topic 2, including the research question, methodology (including sample), results/discussion, conclusion, and analysis (connection to your research question) using Literature Review Organizer, is described/discussed in detail.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
One study for Topic 2, including the research question, methodology (including sample), results/discussion, conclusion, and analysis (connection to your research question) using Literature Review Organizer, is not described/discussed in detail.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLiterature Review: Concluding Paragraph – Synthesis
Synthesis: Summarize main findings using Literature Review Organizer.
3 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
Synthesis: Summarize main findings using Literature Review Organizer.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
No synthesis
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLiterature Review: Concluding Paragraph – Analysis
Analysis: Connect main findings to your study using Literature Review Organizer.
3 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
Analysis: Connect main findings to your study using Literature Review Organizer.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
No analysis.
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLiterature Review: Body – Theoretical/Conceptual Framework
One theory/concept from EDFN 5311, EDFN 5312, or another class that adds to the foundation of your project is selected (theory and theorist) and explained (description and relationship to your study) with appropriate APA reference(s).
4 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
One theory/concept from EDFN 5311, EDFN 5312, or another class that adds to the foundation of your project is selected (theory and theorist) and explained (description and relationship to your study) with appropriate APA reference(s).
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
No theoretical/conceptual framework.
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMethod: Quantitative Research Plan – Research Question
The research question is stated based on the suggested format in the Methods Organizer (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer).
1. If doing a quantitative design, state your quantitative research question here. Your research question must match your research design.
2. State your independent variable and how it will be operationalized.
3. State your dependent variable and how it will be operationalized.
4. What is your directional or non-directional hypothesis?
10 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
The research question is stated based on the suggested format in the Methods Organizer (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer). 1. If doing a quantitative design, state your quantitative research question here. Your research question must match your research design. 2. State your independent variable and how it will be operationalized. 3. State your dependent variable and how it will be operationalized. 4. What is your directional or non-directional hypothesis?
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
No research question
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMethod: Quantitative Research Plan – Research Participants
Appropriate sampling method stated and detailed description of the sample provided (size of the sample, age, sex, SES, level of education, etc.; see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer).
Sampling
1. Briefly describe the selected sampling method.
2. Why have you selected this particular sampling method?
3. How is this sampling method connected to your research design and/or research question?
Participants:
1. How many participants?
2. How old are the participants?
3. What sex or gender are the participants?
4. What is the socio-economic status (SES) of the participants?
5. What is the level of education of the participants?
6. Are there any other identifying characteristics of the participants? If yes, what?
10 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
Appropriate sampling method stated and detailed description of the sample provided (size of the sample, age, sex, SES, level of education, etc.; see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer). Sampling 1. Briefly describe the selected sampling method. 2. Why have you selected this particular sampling method? 3. How is this sampling method connected to your research design and/or research question? Participants: 1. How many participants? 2. How old are the participants? 3. What sex or gender are the participants? 4. What is the socio-economic status (SES) of the participants? 5. What is the level of education of the participants? 6. Are there any other identifying characteristics of the participants? If yes, what?
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
No research participants information.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMethod: Quantitative Research Plan – Instruments
The instrument for data collection, including characteristics, type, validity, and reliability, is described (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer).
Characteristic:
1. Briefly describe the selected instrument characteristic.
2. Why have you selected this particular instrument characteristic?
3. How is this instrument characteristic connected to your research design, research question, and/or variables?
Type:
1. Briefly describe the selected instrument type.
2. Why have you selected this particular instrument type?
3. How is this instrument type connected to your research design, research question, and/or variables?
Validity:
1. Briefly describe the selected type of validity.
2. Why have you selected this particular type of validity?
3. How is this type of validity connected to your instrument?
Reliability:
1. Briefly describe the selected type of reliability.
2. Why have you selected this particular type of reliability?
3. How is this type of reliability connected to your instrument?
10 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
The instrument for data collection, including characteristics, type, validity, and reliability, is described (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer). Characteristic: 1. Briefly describe the selected instrument characteristic. 2. Why have you selected this particular instrument characteristic? 3. How is this instrument characteristic connected to your research design, research question, and/or variables? Type: 1. Briefly describe the selected instrument type. 2. Why have you selected this particular instrument type? 3. How is this instrument type connected to your research design, research question, and/or variables? Validity: 1. Briefly describe the selected type of validity. 2. Why have you selected this particular type of validity? 3. How is this type of validity connected to your instrument? Reliability: 1. Briefly describe the selected type of reliability. 2. Why have you selected this particular type of reliability? 3. How is this type of reliability connected to your instrument?
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
No instrument information.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMethod: Quantitative Research Plan – Research Design
Your research design/methodology is described (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer).
1. Briefly describe the selected research design.
2. Why have you selected this particular research design?
3. How is this research design connected to your research problem/topic?
10 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
Your research design/methodology is described (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer). 1. Briefly describe the selected research design. 2. Why have you selected this particular research design? 3. How is this research design connected to your research problem/topic?
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
No research design information.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMethod: Quantitative Research Plan – Procedures
Data collection procedures are described (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer).
[List as many steps as you need for quantitative data collection. Your steps should mimic a recipe.]
1. ??
2. ??
10 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
Data collection procedures are described (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer). [List as many steps as you need for quantitative data collection. Your steps should mimic a recipe.] 1. ?? 2. ??
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
No procedures information.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMethod: Quantitative Research Plan – Data Analysis
Data analysis procedures, including specific descriptive and inferential statistics to be used, are presented (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer).
1. If you have survey data,
a. How will you report the data from closed-ended questions using descriptive or inferential statistics?
b. How will you organize and code/categorize the data from open-ended questions?
2. If you have data for independent and dependent variables,
a. How will you report the data using descriptive statistics?
b. How will you report the data using inferential statistics?
3. How will the data analyses answer your research question?
10 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
Data analysis procedures, including specific descriptive and inferential statistics to be used, are presented (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer). 1. If you have survey data, a. How will you report the data from closed-ended questions using descriptive or inferential statistics? b. How will you organize and code/categorize the data from open-ended questions? 2. If you have data for independent and dependent variables, a. How will you report the data using descriptive statistics? b. How will you report the data using inferential statistics? 3. How will the data analyses answer your research question?
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
No data analysis information.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMethod: Qualitative Research Plan – Research Question
The research question is stated based on the suggested format in the Methods Organizer. (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer)
1. If doing a qualitative design, state your qualitative research question here. Your research question must match your research design.
2. What are the relevant concepts/constructs?
3. How is each concept/construct defined?
5 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
The research question is stated based on the suggested format in the Methods Organizer. (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer) 1. If doing a qualitative design, state your qualitative research question here. Your research question must match your research design. 2. What are the relevant concepts/constructs? 3. How is each concept/construct defined?
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
No research question
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMethod: Qualitative Research Plan – Overall Approach
The overall approach for the study (i.e., the design/methodology) and rationale are presented (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer).
1. Briefly describe the selected research design.
2. Why have you selected this particular research design?
3. How is this research design connected to your research problem/topic?
5 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
The overall approach for the study (i.e., the design/methodology) and rationale are presented (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer). 1. Briefly describe the selected research design. 2. Why have you selected this particular research design? 3. How is this research design connected to your research problem/topic?
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
No overall approach information
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMethod: Qualitative Research Plan – Research Site
The research site is described while maintaining anonymity and confidentiality (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer).
7. Briefly describe the research site, i.e., where will you collect data from the participants, while maintaining anonymity and confidentiality at the same time.
5 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
The research site is described while maintaining anonymity and confidentiality (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer). 7. Briefly describe the research site, i.e., where will you collect data from the participants, while maintaining anonymity and confidentiality at the same time.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
No research site information.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMethod: Qualitative Research Plan – Sample
The sampling method and the sample (size of the sample, age, sex, SES, level of education, etc.) are described (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer).
Sampling:
1. Briefly describe the selected sampling method.
2. Why have you selected this particular sampling method?
3. How is this sampling method connected to your research design and/or research question?
Participants
1. How many participants?
2. How old are the participants?
3. What sex or gender are the participants?
4. What is the socio-economic status (SES) of the participants?
5. What is the level of education of the participants?
6. Are there any other identifying characteristics of the participants? If yes, what?
5 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
The sampling method and the sample (size of the sample, age, sex, SES, level of education, etc.) are described (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer). Sampling: 1. Briefly describe the selected sampling method. 2. Why have you selected this particular sampling method? 3. How is this sampling method connected to your research design and/or research question? Participants 1. How many participants? 2. How old are the participants? 3. What sex or gender are the participants? 4. What is the socio-economic status (SES) of the participants? 5. What is the level of education of the participants? 6. Are there any other identifying characteristics of the participants? If yes, what?
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
No sampling information.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMethod: Qualitative Research Plan – Researcher’s Role
Your position as the researcher and the tasks you will undertake are presented (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer).
8. Briefly describe the researcher’s role during data collection and analysis.
5 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
Your position as the researcher and the tasks you will undertake are presented (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer). 8. Briefly describe the researcher’s role during data collection and analysis.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
No researcher’s role information
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMethod: Qualitative Research Plan – Data Collection Methods
The data collection methods are described in detail (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer).
1. Briefly describe the selected qualitative methodology/methodologies.
2. Why have you selected these particular methodology/methodologies?
3. How are these methodology/methodologies connected to your research design, research question, and/or concepts/constructs?
[List as many steps as you need for qualitative data collection. Your steps should mimic a recipe.]
1. ??
2. ??
5 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
The data collection methods are described in detail (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer). 1. Briefly describe the selected qualitative methodology/methodologies. 2. Why have you selected these particular methodology/methodologies? 3. How are these methodology/methodologies connected to your research design, research question, and/or concepts/constructs? [List as many steps as you need for qualitative data collection. Your steps should mimic a recipe.] 1. ?? 2. ??
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
No data collection methods information
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMethod: Qualitative Research Plan – Data Management Strategies
The data management strategies are described (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer).
1. If you have observation data,
a. When will you conduct observations?
b. How will the data be stored?
2. If you have interview data,
a. When will you conduct interviews?
b. How will the data be stored?
3. If you have artifacts/documents,
a. When will you collect artifacts/documents?
b. How will the data be stored?
5 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
The data management strategies are described (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer). 1. If you have observation data, a. When will you conduct observations? b. How will the data be stored? 2. If you have interview data, a. When will you conduct interviews? b. How will the data be stored? 3. If you have artifacts/documents, a. When will you collect artifacts/documents? b. How will the data be stored?
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
No data management strategies information
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMethod: Qualitative Research Plan – Data Analysis Strategies
The data analysis strategies are described (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer).
1. If you have observation data,
a. How will you organize the data?
b. How will you code or categorize the data?
2. If you have interview data,
a. How will you organize the data?
b. How will you code or categorize the data?
3. If you have artifacts/documents,
a. How will you organize the data?
b. How will you code or categorize the data?
4. How will the data analyses answer your research question?
5 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
The data analysis strategies are described (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer). 1. If you have observation data, a. How will you organize the data? b. How will you code or categorize the data? 2. If you have interview data, a. How will you organize the data? b. How will you code or categorize the data? 3. If you have artifacts/documents, a. How will you organize the data? b. How will you code or categorize the data? 4. How will the data analyses answer your research question?
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
No data analysis strategies information
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMethod: Qualitative Research Plan – Trustworthiness Features
The trustworthiness features are explained (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer).
1. Briefly describe the selected trustworthiness feature(s).
2. Why have you selected these particular trustworthiness feature(s)?
3. How are these trustworthiness features connected to your qualitative methodology/methodologies?
5 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
The trustworthiness features are explained (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer). 1. Briefly describe the selected trustworthiness feature(s). 2. Why have you selected these particular trustworthiness feature(s)? 3. How are these trustworthiness features connected to your qualitative methodology/methodologies?
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
No trustworthiness features information
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMethod: Qualitative Research Plan – Ethical Considerations
The ethical considerations are presented (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer).
1. How will you obtain informed consent?
2. How will you address difficult situations that may arise based on your personal and professional ethics?
5 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
The ethical considerations are presented (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer). 1. How will you obtain informed consent? 2. How will you address difficult situations that may arise based on your personal and professional ethics?
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
No ethical considerations information
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMethod: Qualitative Research Plan – Potential Contributions
The potential contributions of the research are described (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer).
1. How will your research contribute to scholarly research and literature?
2. How will your research improve practice?
3. How will your research improve policy?
5 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
The potential contributions of the research are described (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer). 1. How will your research contribute to scholarly research and literature? 2. How will your research improve practice? 3. How will your research improve policy?
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
No potential contributions information
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMethod: Qualitative Research Plan – Study Limitations
The study limitations are presented (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer).
1. What limitation or roadblocks do you anticipate in terms of your participants?
2. What limitation or roadblocks do you anticipate in terms of your data collection?
3. What limitation or roadblocks do you anticipate in terms of your data analysis?
5 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
The study limitations are presented (see Chapter 5 and use Methods Graphic Organizer). 1. What limitation or roadblocks do you anticipate in terms of your participants? 2. What limitation or roadblocks do you anticipate in terms of your data collection? 3. What limitation or roadblocks do you anticipate in terms of your data analysis?
0 pts
Does Not Meet Required Criteria
No study limitations information
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences
A minimum of ten peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, theses/dissertations is listed and used. (You are writing an academic paper, which means you need to use other academic papers to support your ideas. Be mindful that anyone can post anything on the internet.)
20 pts
Meets All Required Criteria
Ten or more peer reviewed journal articles, book chapters, theses/dissertations.
0 pts
Does Not Meet (Quant and Qual) Required Criteria
No peer reviewed journal articles, book chapters, theses/dissertations.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSLO 1A Written Communication
SLO 1. Demonstrate advanced skills in oral and written communication. SLO 1a: Written Communication
threshold: 2.0 pts
4 pts
(4) Capstone
3 pts
(3) Milestones
2 pts
(2) Milestones
1 pts
(1) Benchmark
0 pts
(0) Lack of Proficiency
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSLO 3A: Research in teacher education/student learning.
SLO3: Demonstrate in-depth content knowledge in teacher education/student learning research through formal and informal assessments. SLO 3A: Research in teacher education/student learning
threshold: 2.0 pts
4 pts
(4) Capstone
3 pts
(3) Milestones
2 pts
(2) Milestones
1 pts
(1) Benchmark
0 pts
(0) Lack of Proficiency
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSLO 3B: Data analysis in teacher education/student learning
SLO 3: Demonstrate in-depth content knowledge in teacher education/student learning research through formal and informal assessments. SLO 3B: Data analysis in teacher education/student learning.
threshold: 2.0 pts
4 pts
(4) Capstone
3 pts
(3) Milestones
2 pts
(2) Milestones
1 pts
(1) Benchmark
0 pts
(0) Lack of Proficiency
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSLO 3D: Use of informal and formal assessment data to plan instruction for diverse learners
SLO 3: Demonstrate in-depth content knowledge in teacher education/student learning research through formal and informal assessments. SLO 3D: Use of informal and formal assessment data to plan instruction for diverse learners.
threshold: 2.0 pts
4 pts
(4) Capstone
3 pts
(3) Milestones
2 pts
(2) Milestones
1 pts
(1) Benchmark
0 pts
(0) Lack of Proficiency
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Total Points: 260
