EDUC 721 Research Proposal Assignment Instructions The Research Proposal will be based on the topic chosen for the Thesis statement. This proposal does not need the research to be carried out nor d

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Abstract of Literature Review

14 to 15 points

An abstract of the literature review is provided and is supported with at least 5 peer reviewed resources (< 5 years old) demonstrating the empirical nature of the problem and the gap in the literature.

13 points

An abstract of the literature review is provided and is supported with 3 or 4 peer reviewed resources (< 5 years old) demonstrating the empirical nature of the problem or the gap in the literature.

1 to 12 points

The literature base is referenced but solid abtrast is not provided or is supported with only 1–2 peer reviewed resources.

0 points

The literature base is not referenced.

Rationale

14 to 15 points

The purpose statement is clear and identifies the need for the study as evidenced by the literature base.

13 points

The purpose statement of the study is included but only eluded to and is not clearly defined or is not clearly linked to the literature base.

1 to 12 points

The purpose statement can be gleaned from the body of the paper but is not specifically eluded to nor is it linked to the literature base.

0 points

The purpose statement is missing. The researcher does not give a rationale throughout the paper for doing the study.

Research Questions

14 to 15 points

The research question(s) (1–3) are quantitative in nature and align with the specified design and with the problem and purpose statement.

13 points

The research questions (1–3) align with the specified design and with the problem and purpose statements.

1 to 12 points

The research questions (1–3) are not quantitative or do not align with the specified design or with the problem or purpose statement.

0 points

The research questions (1–3) are not quantitative and do not align with the specified design or with the problem or purpose.

Participants

14 to 15 points

The participants are clearly defined and include the following: number, grade or age level, type of disability as applicable, and other necessary information based on type of participant. The type of participants directly speaks to the research question.

13 points

The participants are outlined and include most the following: number, grade or age level, type of disability as applicable, and other necessary information based on type of participant. The type of participants directly speaks to the research question.

1 to 12 points

The participants are mentioned but significant and necessary information is missing such as: number, grade or age level, type of disability as applicable, and other necessary information based on type of participant. The type of participants may not directly speak to the research question.

0 points

There are no participants indentified.

Setting

14 to 15 points

The setting is clearly defined and include the following: type of classroom/area, how access will be gained, specific locations necessary for data collection/analysis, and other necessary information based on type of study. The setting directly speaks to the research question.

13 points

The setting is outlined and includes most of the following: type of classroom/area, how access will be gained, specific locations necessary for data collection/analysis, and other necessary information based on type of study. The setting directly speaks to the research question.

1 to 12 points

The setting is mentioned but significant and necessary information is missing such as: number, grade or age level, type of disability as applicable, and other necessary information based on type of participant. The type of setting may not directly speak to the research question.

0 points

There is no setting identified.

Instrumentation and Data Collection

14 to 15 points

The instrument(s) is/are clearly identified. The following are identified, clearly described and supported: content, origin, development, scoring procedures, interpretation of scoring.

How the data will be collected, if or if not using a specifc instrument, is included. If observations are being used specifics regarding type of observational data is included.

13 points

The instrument(s) is/are identified. The following are identified and described with a fair amount of detail: content, origin, development, scoring procedures, interpretation of scoring.

How the data will be collected, if or if not using a specifc instrument, is included. If observations are being used specifics regarding type of observational data is included.

1 to 12 points

Two or more of the following components are missing, misidentified or described incorrectly: content, origin, development, scoring procedures, interpretation of scoring.

How the data will be collected is mentioned but needs significant development.

0 points

Instrumentation and data colletion methods and not included.

Procedures

37 to 40 points

All steps needed to conduct the research plan are included. The procedures will yield all of the appropriate data to address the research questions.

34 to 36 points

Most of the steps needed to conduct the research plan are included. The procedures will yield most of the appropriate data to address the research questions.

1 to 33 points

Some of the steps needed to conduct the research plan are included. The procedures will yield some of the data needed for the research questions, but it might miss the mark at times.

0 points

Procedures to conduct the research plan are not addressed.

Reliability and Validity

9 to 10 points

Reliability and validity are taken into account and noted. Although the procedures for reliability and validity are general in nature, it is clear the terms are understood and planned for in a broad manner.

8 points

Reliability and validity are taken into account and noted. Procedures for reliability and validity are very general in nature, and it might not be clear that the terms are understood although they and planned for in a broad manner.

1 to 7 points

Reliability and validity are taken into account and noted. Procedures for reliability and validity may not be accurate or lack significant development.

0 points

Reliability and validity are not addressed.

Structure 30%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not Present

Grammar and Spelling

28 to 30 points

Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the outline. There are 0–2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

26 to 27 points

There are 3–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

1 to 25 points

There are 6–10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

0 points

There are more than 10 errors in the grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Current APA Format Compliance

28 to 30 points

There are 0–1 minor errors in current APA format in the required items.

26 to 27 points

There are 2–3 minor errors in current APA format in the required items.

1 to 25 points

There are more than 3 errors in current APA format in the required items.

0 points

There are more than 5 errors in current APA format in the required items.