Topic

Criteria Ratings Points

Content: Topic Selection

70 to >63 pts

Advanced

Integrated feedback from the professor is apparent. One topic is included from a peer reviewed article (within the last 5 years). A clear gap statement is given and how the gap in the literature relates to the topic of interest. The independent and dependent variables to be measured are listed (quantitative) or the research strategy is discussed (qualitative). Cultural considerations are listed.

63 to >58 pts

Proficient

Most feedback is integrated. One topic is included from a peer reviewed article (within the last 5 years). A gap statement is given and how the gap in the literature relates to the topic of interest is developing. The independent and dependent variables to be measured are listed (quantitative) or the research strategy is discussed (qualitative). Cultural considerations are listed.

58 to >0 pts

Developing

One topic is included but is not within the last 5 years or is not clear based upon the gap statement. Independent and dependent variables are unclear or research strategy is not discussed. Feedback is not heeded. Cultural considerations are not listed.

0 pts

Not Present

70 pts

APA Formatting, Spelling and Grammar

30 to >27 pts

Advanced

References follow all current APA criteria.

27 to >24 pts

Proficient

Moderate completion of the following: References follow all current APA criteria.

24 to >0 pts

Developing

Minimal completion of the following: References follow all current APA criteria.

0 pts

Not Present

30 pts

Total Points: 100

Topic Selection: Final Topic Selection Grading Rubric | COUC515_B23_202540