Assignment # 3
Criteria Ratings Points
Research Questions
18 to >16.0 pts
Advanced
Research questions are well developed with a scope appropriate to available resources and the terms of the assignment. Questions are grounded in background information, but displays a high level of independent thought and inquiry. Student produces 3-5 research questions and 5-10 open-ended interview questions
16 to >14.0 pts
Proficient
Research questions are fairly focused, and is a good fit for available resources. Research question shows some understanding of issues and concepts related to the subject. Displays some aspects of original thought or investigation. Student produces 3-5 research questions and produces 5-10 open-ended interview questions
14 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Research question is related to the topic, but is too broad or too narrow. Topic cannot be realistically researched with available resources and/or time. Questions may be basic enough to be easily answered with general background resources instead of requiring deeper investigation. Student is missing a significant number of research and/or open-ended interview questions.
0 pts
Not Present
18 pts
Gather Preliminary Information
17 to >15.0 pts
Advanced
Student identifies sources of background information and extract numerous concepts and keywords from which to develop a research question. Student produces 3-5 research questions and produces 5-10 open-ended interview questions
15 to >13.0 pts
Proficient
Student identifies sources of background information and successfully extracts some concept and keywords on which to build a research question. Student produces 3-5 research questions and produces 5-10 open-ended interview questions.
13 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Student identifies sources of background information, but shows difficulty extracting concepts and related themes on which to build a research question. Student is missing a significant number of research and/or open-ended interview questions.
0 pts
Not Present
17 pts
Developing Research Questions Grading Rubric | CJUS750_B02_202240
Criteria Ratings Points
Viability 18 to >16.0 pts
Advanced
Student can articulate the weaknesses of initial research results. Student successfully engages in an interactive process to arrive at a research question and search terms that results in successful, targeted results. Student produces 3-5 research questions and produces 5-10 open-ended interview questions.
16 to >14.0 pts
Proficient
Student can articulate the weakness of initial research results. Student alters search terms and scope of research question to improve results. Student produces 3-5 research questions and produces 5-10 open-ended interview questions.
14 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Student recognizes weaknesses in initial research results, but has difficulty articulating reasons for poor results. He/she makes minimal changes to initial research question by altering some search terms or approaches. Student is missing a significant number of research and/or open-ended interview questions.
0 pts
Not Present
18 pts
Spelling and Grammar
10 to >9.0 pts
Advanced
No APA, spelling and/or grammar mistakes.
9 to >7.0 pts
Proficient
Minimal APA, spelling and/or grammar mistakes.
7 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Noticeable APA, spelling and/or grammar mistakes.
0 pts
Not Present
10 pts
Sources & Citations
12 to >10.0 pts
Advanced
Citations from all Learn material from the assigned module: week.
10 to >9.0 pts
Proficient
Citations from most Learn material from the assigned module: week.
9 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Citations from few items in the Learn material from the assigned module: week.
0 pts
Not Present
12 pts
Total Points: 75
Developing Research Questions Grading Rubric | CJUS750_B02_202240