Research Design Glossary Entry Instructions Overview The candidate will complete the research design glossary template for Quantitative, Single-Subject and Qualitative methodologies. The template wi

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Points Earned

Part 1:

Definitions

9 to 9 points

Both definitions are substantial, logical, and concrete developed that identify what is known about the research design.

8 to 8 points

Definitions are solid but can be broad. Contains some appropriate details that lack support.

1 to 7 points

Definitions are simplistic, undeveloped, providing general details. Some information is inappropriate, and/or repetitive.

0 points

Largely incomplete.

Part 2:

Define with Words

8 to 8 points

Reflects essential and correct information; shows evidence of deeper thinking and application

7 to 7 points

Reflects correct information; shows limited evidence of deeper thinking and application

1 to 6 points

Entries do not show refection or deeper thinking and/or application

0 points

Largely incomplete.

Part 3:

Quality Indicators

9 to 9 points

• Accurately interprets information / evidence

• Clear and fully develops main concepts

• supporting information was appropriately interpreted and explained in detail

• Support from scholarly journal articles were used correctly

8 to 8 points

• Majority of information / evidence is interpreted correctly

• main concepts are limited in development

• supporting information was appropriately interpreted with limited explanation

• Support from scholarly journal articles were used correctly

1 to 7 points

• misinterprets information / evidence

• fails to identify main concepts

• supporting information was incorrectly interpreted or explained in limited detail

• Support from scholarly journal articles was week or incorrect

0 points

Largely incomplete.

Part 4:

Strengths, Weaknesses, Special Issues

9 to 9 points

• Accurately interprets the strengths, weaknesses, and special issues when using the research design with participants in special education

• Presents concepts and issues that have depth and incorporating multiple materials to draw attention to issues that have not been adequately noticed by others

• Independent thinking is clear

• Connections between ideas and topics are evident

8 to 8 points

• Accurately interprets many strengths, weaknesses, and special issues when using the research design with participants in special education

• Presents basic concepts and issues that have been present but lack depth and understanding

• Independent thinking is present, but guidance is needed to expand connections and concepts

1 to 7 points

• Inaccurately interprets information to identify strengths, weaknesses, and special issues when using the research design with participants in special education

• Presents concepts and issues that have concrete and abstract representations

• Recognize simple links among topics or concepts

0 points

Largely incomplete.

Structure

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Points Earned

Grammar and Spelling

4 to 4 points

Writing is clear, concise, and well organized with excellent sentence/paragraph construction.

Thoughts are expressed coherently and logically.

There is no more than 1 error in grammar, syntax or spelling errors that distract the reader from the content.

3 to 3 points

Writing is mostly clear, concise, and well organized with good sentence/paragraph construction.

Thoughts are expressed coherently and logically.

There are occasional errors in grammar or spelling There are no more than 1–2 errors in grammar, syntax or spelling errors that distract the reader from the content.

1 to 2 point

Writing is unclear and/or disorganized.

Thoughts are not expressed logically.

There are 3–4 errors in grammar, syntax or spelling errors that distract the reader from the content.

0 points

Writing is unclear and disorganized.

Thoughts ramble and make little sense.

There are numerous spelling, grammar, or syntax errors throughout the response.

Current APA Format Compliance

7 to 7 points

There is no more than 1 minor error in current APA format in the required items.

Includes 1 citation per section from a scholarly journal.

Responses at least 200 words each (not counting reference).

6 to 6 points

There are 2–3 minor errors in current APA format in the required items. Includes 1 citation per section from a scholarly journal.

Responses at least 150 words each (not counting reference).

1 to 5 points

There are more than 3 errors in current APA format in the required items. Includes 1 citation from the chapter from a journal article.

Responses have fewer than 150 words.

0 points

There are more than 4 errors in current APA format in the required items.

Word Count

4 to 4 points

Response includes all components and meets or exceeds all requirements indicated in the instructions.

Each question or part of the assignment is addressed thoroughly.

The responses meet the word requirement (not counting reference) and all parts of the template are complete.

3 to 3 points

Response includes all components and meets all requirements indicated in the instructions.

Each question or part of the assignment is addressed.

The majority of responses meet the word requirement (not counting reference) and/or the majority of the template is complete.

1 to 2 points

Response is missing some components and/or does not fully meet the requirements indicated in the instructions.

Some questions or parts of the assignment are not addressed.

Some responses meet the requirement and/or and many parts of the template are incomplete.

0 Points

Response excludes essential components and/or does not address the requirements indicated in the instructions.

Many parts of the assignment are addressed minimally, inadequately, and/or not at all.

Limited or no responses were submitted.

Total

/50

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