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Objective / Criteria

Performance Indicators

Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations

Exceeds Expectations

Purpose of the study

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(1 points)

(2 points)

The purpose of the study is not stated.

The purpose of the study is stated, but there is little review of the literature that inspired the study.

The article summary provides a brief review of the theory and research that inspired the study. The purpose of the study is clearly stated.

Major hypotheses/research questions

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(1 points)

(2 points)

The hypothesis(es) or research question(s) is/are not stated.

The hypothesis(es) or research question(s) is/are vague or incorrect.

The hypothesis(es) or research question(s) is/are clearly and correctly stated.

Method

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(1 points)

(2 points)

The discussion of the study's method is missing two or more of the following: a description of the sample, materials/instruments, procedure, and design. The missing information prevents the reader from undertanding the study's methodology.

The discussion of the study's method includes some, but not all of the following: a description of the sample, materials/instruments, procedure, and design. The information provided may be vague and may prevent the reader from undertanding the study's methodology.

The discussion of the study's method includes a description of the sample, materials/instruments, procedure, and design. All information is provided in sufficient detail so that the reader can undertand the study's methodology.

Results

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(1 points)

(2 points)

The summary does not include the results of the statistics computed to test the research hypotheses. The summary is poorly organized, incomplete, and vague.

The summary includes some, but not all of the results of the hypothesis tests conducted. The summary may be poorly organized or partially incomplete. Information about statistics computed may be vague or partially incorrect.

The summary includes the results of all statistics computed (descriptive and inferential). The summary is well-organized and easy to follow.

Discussion

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(1.25 points)

(2.5 points)

The summary does not include a clear discussion of the overall findings of the study and the application of those findings.

The overall findings are described in relation to theory and prior research. Some limitations may be mentioned. Directions for future research may be included.

The overall findings of the study relative to previous research and theory are described in detail. The summary discusses limitations of the present study and provides suggestions for future research.

Grammar/Usage/ Mechanics: Demonstration of advanced college level writing skills.

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(1 points)

(2 points)

Grammar / usage / mechanics do not represent the writing of an individual who is a college writer.

Grammar / usage / mechanics represent the writing of an individual who is a below average college writer. There are multiple mistakes in grammar/usage/ mechanics.

Grammar/usage/ mechanics represent the writing of an individual who is an average and developing college writer.

There are still many mistakes

APA Style Formatting: Application of all APA formatting and style standards.

(0 points)

(1 points)

(2 points)

There are more than 5 APA style errors in citations, formatting, fonts, organization, headings, etc.

There are 2 to 5 APA style errors in citations, formatting, fonts, organization, headings, etc.

The document fully conforms to APA formatting standards and citation style. There are no APA style errors.