The paper must be in APA 7 format with the correct title page and reference page
Subheadings:
Background
Purpose/aim
Research question
Literature review and theoretical foundation
Proposed Methods:
Design
Setting
Sample
Data collection instrument
Data collection procedure
Proposed analysis.
The final section, which will not count towards a grade, titled “My Experience” should describe your experience of learning research methods online in 7 weeks (strengths and weaknesses- what you felt worked and what could be changed to make the course stronger).
this is the rubric below
15 Competent
Most APA correct, some errors.
10
insufficient
Some APA
5
Proficient
No errors in APA formatting. TiItle page, in-text citations and refrences.
Grammar and spelling
10 possible points (10%)
Proficient
4 errors
3
Background
15 possible points (15%)
Proficient
Identifies the big problem, discrepancy and the current problem with referencing all the facts.
15
Competent
Identifies the big problem, discrepancy and the current problem but does not cite each sentence.
10
insufficient
The paragraphs have less than 6-7 sentences and they are not address all components of the question
5
Literature review
20 possible points (20%)
Proficient
3 Research Articles each with their own paragraph with Background, Methods, Sample, Results, and discussion.
20
Competent
2 Research Articles each with their own paragraph with Background, Methods, Sample, Results, and Discussion. Or missing details in the articles.
10
insufficient
1 Research Article with Background, Methods, Sample, Results, and discussion. Many missing information.
5
Aim Purpose and research question
10 possible points (10%)
Proficient
Includes both Aim and research question – each just one to two sentences and in their own subheading.
10
Competent
includes one not the other. Either aim or research question.
5
insufficient
missing aim and purpose.
0
Proposed Methods
25 possible points (25%)
Proficient
All 5 components are addressed. See syllabus for break down.
25
Competent
Some components are addressed. See the syllabus for a break down
15
insufficient
Minimal information is provided. See the syllabus for a break down
5
Importance to nursing
5 possible points (5%)
Proficient
Identifies the importance of research and also of this project in particular.
5
Competent
Identifies the importance of research in the delivery of care and outcomes. Missing importance of your research topic.
3
insufficient
Makes general statements 2pt.
