BUSI 830 Page 1 of 2 DATA GATHERING TOOLS AND ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW While data is information, evidence is data in support of some proposition. Collecting and analyzing

Criteria Ratings Points Abstract/ Introduction 6 to >5 pts Advanced Abstract clearly states the purpose and main conclusion and Introduction provides a complete overview of the discussion. 5 to >4 pts Proficient Abstract and Introduction provides a partial purpose, main points, and overview of the discussion. 4 to >0 pts Developing Abstract and Introduction present but does not provide an overview of the discussion 0 pts Not Present Not completed or not related to requirements for the section. 6 pts Delimitations, Limitations, and Assumptions 10 to >9 pts Advanced A complete description of delimitations, limitations, and assumptions is discussed, and flow is logical, and fully cited. 9 to >8 pts Proficient A partial description of each of delimitations, limitations, and assumptions is discussed, or flow is mostly logical, or partially cited. 8 to >0 pts Developing The descriptions of each of delimitations, limitations, and assumptions are inaccurate or insufficient or flow is not logical, or insufficiently cited. 0 pts Not Present Not completed or not related to requirements for the section. 10 pts Data Collection Methods 10 to >9 pts Advanced A complete description of each of data collection methods is discussed, and flow is logical, and fully cited. 9 to >8 pts Proficient A partial description of each of data collection methods is discussed, or flow is mostly logical, or partially cited. 8 to >0 pts Developing The description of each of data collection methods are inaccurate or insufficient, or flow is not logical, or insufficiently cited. 0 pts Not Present Not completed or not related to requirements for the section. 10 pts Data Analysis Techniques 10 to >9 pts Advanced A complete description of each of data analysis techniques is discussed, and flow is logical, and fully cited. 9 to >8 pts Proficient A partial description of each of data analysis techniques is discussed, or flow is mostly logical, or partially cited. 8 to >0 pts Developing The descriptions of each of data analysis techniques are inaccurate or insufficient, or flow is not logical, or insufficiently cited. 0 pts Not Present Not completed or not related to requirements for the section. 10 pts Data Gathering Tools and Analysis Techniques Assignment Grading Rubric Criteria Ratings Points Triangulation 10 to >9 pts Advanced A complete description of each of triangulation is discussed, and flow is logical, and fully cited. 9 to >8 pts Proficient A partial description of triangulation is discussed, or flow is mostly logical, or partially cited. 8 to >0 pts Developing The description of each of triangulation is inaccurate or insufficient, or flow is not logical, or insufficiently cited. 0 pts Not Present Not completed or not related to requirements for the section. 10 pts Writing the Study Considerations 10 to >9 pts Advanced A complete description of each of ‘writing the study considerations’ is discussed, and flow is logical, and fully cited. 9 to >8 pts Proficient A partial description of ‘writing the study considerations’ is discussed, or flow is mostly logical, or partially cited. 8 to >0 pts Developing The description of each of ‘writing the study considerations’ is inaccurate or insufficient, or flow is not logical, or insufficiently cited. 0 pts Not Present Not completed or not related to requirements for the section. 10 pts Conclusion & Biblical Integration 4 to >3 pts Advanced Conclusion provides a complete summary of the discussion and highlights key points as well as a thoroughly integrated biblical worldview with at least 1 scripture reference. 3 to >2 pts Proficient Conclusion provides a partial summary of the discussion and highlights at least one key point and a partially integrated biblical worldview with at least 1 scripture reference. 2 to >0 pts Developing Conclusion present but does not summarize discussion or highlight key points and either a reference to a biblical worldview or no scripture reference. 0 pts Not Present Not completed or not related to requirements for the section. 4 pts Data Gathering Tools and Analysis Techniques Assignment Grading Rubric Criteria Ratings Points APA Format and Structure, References, and Citations, Grammar, Spelling, Mechanics, Composition 18 to >16 pts Advanced APA formatting and structure are followed, all references and citations correspond to each other and are formatted according to APA 7th ed.

guidelines, and all assertions are supported by peer-reviewed scholarly sources.

Grammar, spelling, mechanics and composition are all correct. 16 to >15 pts Proficient APA formatting and structure are mostly followed, most references and citations correspond to each other and are formatted according to APA 7th ed. guidelines, and most assertions are supported by peer-reviewed scholarly sources. Minor errors in grammar, spelling, mechanics and composition are all correct. 15 to >0 pts Developing APA formatting and structure are not followed, most references and citations do not correspond to each other and/or are not formatted according to APA 7th ed.

guidelines, and most assertions are not supported by peer-reviewed scholarly sources. Significant number of errors in grammar, spelling, mechanics and composition are all correct. 0 pts Not Present There are many errors in mechanics, composition, grammar. 18 pts Sources/ Word Count 7 to >6 pts Advanced Six or more peer-reviewed scholarly sources are provided. The book sources provided are course texts and the Bible only. Word Count is thorough (1000-1500 words). 6 to >5 pts Proficient Four to five peer-reviewed scholarly sources are provided.

Books other than course texts and the Bible are used as sources, or Word Count is satisfactory (+/- 4%). 5 to >0 pts Developing One to three peer-reviewed scholarly sources are provided.

Books other than course texts or the Bible are used as sources.

Non-peer-reviewed sources are provided, or Word Count is insufficient (>+/- 4%, <+/-10%). 0 pts Not Present No peer-reviewed sources are provided, or Word Count is insufficient +/-10% o greater). 7 pts Total Points: 85 Data Gathering Tools and Analysis Techniques Assignment Grading Rubric