- Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods Analysis and Application
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1. Article Selection 10% of total grade
Accomplished
Selected articles include 2 studies that thoroughly demonstrated qualitative research methods and 2 studies that thoroughly demonstrated quantitative research methods.
90 - 100%
Emerging
Selected articles include 2 studies that partially demonstrated qualitative research methods and 2 studies that partially demonstrated quantitative research methods.
70 - 89%
Beginning
Selected articles include 2 studies that minimally demonstrated qualitative research methods and 2 studies that minimally demonstrated quantitative research methods. There was not a clear connection to either research method in any of the articles.
50 - 69%
Not Evident
No articles were included.
0 - 0%
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2. Article Analysis 45% of total grade
Accomplished
Analysis thoroughly described what made the study and research methods discussed in the article qualitative and/or quantitative in nature, including the use of appropriate research terminology. Major differences between qualitative and quantitative research methods were thoroughly described.
90 - 100%
Emerging
Analysis partially described what made the study and research methods discussed in the article qualitative and/or quantitative in nature, including the use of appropriate research terminology. Major differences between qualitative and quantitative research methods were partially described.
70 - 89%
Beginning
Analysis minimally described what made the study and research methods discussed in the article qualitative and/or quantitative in nature, although the use of appropriate research terminology was not included. Major differences between qualitative and quantitative research methods were minimally described.
50 - 69%
Not Evident
Article analysis was not included.
0 - 0%
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3. Explanation of Research Method for Study 35% of total grade
Accomplished
A research method was selected and a thorough explanation of why this method appropriately aligned with the problem, purpose, and research question was provided.
90 - 100%
Emerging
A research method was selected and a partial explanation of why this method appropriately aligned with the problem, purpose, and research question was provided.
70 - 89%
Beginning
A research method was selected, but there was no clear connection to the research method selected and its purpose.
50 - 69%
Not Evident
No research method was selected, and no explanation was included.
0 - 0%
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4. Mechanics/APA Formatting 10% of total grade
Accomplished
The text was written with no errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar. Correct APA notation for all sources.
90 - 100%
Emerging
The text was written with few errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar. Correct APA notation for some sources.
70 - 89%
Beginning
The text was written with some errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar that distracted readability. Incorrect APA notation for all sources.
50 - 69%
Not Evident
The text was written with many errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar and made it distracting and unreadable. APA notation for sources is not included.