Doctoral research
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Superior Criteria
Excellent Criteria
Satisfactory Criteria
Marginal Criteria
Unsatisfactory Criteria
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Element 1: Problem Statement (not to exceed 150 words)
9 (10%) Student presents a thorough and detailed problem statement that includes four specific components: the hook, anchor, general business problem, and specific business problem.
8.55 (9.5%) Student presents a thorough and detailed problem statement that includes four specific components: the hook, anchor, general business problem, and specific business problem. There are one or two minor errors.
7.65 (8.5%) Student presents some details on the problem statement that includes four components: the hook, anchor, general business problem, and specific business problem; however, there is some issues with alignment and/or one of the four components.
6.75 (7.5%) Student presents a cursory or incomplete problem statement of the four specific components: the hook, anchor, general business problem, and specific business problem, and/or is more than 150 words.
4.5 (5%) Does not meet minimal standards.
0 (0%) Did not submit element.
Element 2: Purpose Statement (not to exceed 200 words)
9 (10%) Student presents a thorough and detailed purpose statement that identifies the research method, the research design, independent and dependent variables, specific
8.55 (9.5%) Student presents a thorough and detailed purpose statement that identifies the research method, the research design, independent and dependent variables, specific
7.65 (8.5%) Student presents a purpose statement that identifies with some details the research method, the research design, independent and dependent variables, specific
6.75 (7.5%) Student presents a cursory or incomplete purpose statement that identifies with vague or missing details the research method, the research design, independent and
4.5 (5%) Does not meet minimal standards.
0 (0%) Did not submit element.
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population group, geographic location, and the contribution to social change is described.
population group, geographic location, and the contribution to social change is described. There are one or two minor errors.
population group, geographic location, and the contribution to social change is described but there may be some issues with alignment and/or some of the components.
dependent variables, specific population group, geographic location, and the contribution to social change is described, and/or is more than 200 words.
Element 3: Nature of the Study (a single paragraph for each component)
9 (10%) Student presents a thorough and detailed nature of the study section that identifies the selection of one method and why other methods would not work, including at least one citation as well as identifies the selection of the design and why it was selected over other designs, including at least one citation.
8.55 (9.5%) Student presents a thorough and detailed nature of the study section that identifies the selection of one method and why other methods would not work, including at least one citation as well as identifies the selection of the design and why it was selected over other designs, including at least one citation. There are one or two minor errors.
7.65 (8.5%) Student presents a nature of the study section with some details on the selection of one method, why other methods would not work, and at least one citation as well as some details on the selection of the design, why it was selected over other designs, and at least one citation; however there are some issues with details or citations.
6.75 (7.5%) Student presents a cursory or incomplete nature of the study section with few details on the selection of one method and why other methods would not work, and/or does not include at least one citation and/or few details on the selection of the design and why it was selected over other designs, and/or does not include at least one citation.
4.5 (5%) Does not meet minimal standards.
0 (0%) Did not submit element.
Element 4: Central Research Question (20 words max per item) & Interview Questions (6-10 questions)
9 (10%) Student presents research question(s) that align to the problem statement and 6-10 interview questions that address
8.55 (9.5%) Student presents research question(s) that align to the problem statement and 6-10 interview questions that address
7.65 (8.5%) Student presents research question(s) and 6-10 interview questions that address research questions;
6.75 (7.5%) Student presents vague research question(s) that do not align to the problem statement and interview
4.5 (5%) Does not meet minimal standards.
0 (0%) Did not submit element.
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research questions. There are no errors.
research questions. There are one or two minor errors.
however, research question(s) loosely align to the problem statement and/or is too broad or too narrow and/or interview questions are not open- ended or do not address research questions.
questions are not appropriate for the study.
Element 5: Conceptual Framework (not to exceed 1 page)
9 (10%) Student presents a thorough and detailed conceptual framework that includes the name of the framework, name of the theorist (if applicable), lists key concepts, identifies key propositions, and identifies application to his/her study.
8.55 (9.5%) Student presents a thorough and detailed conceptual framework that includes the name of the framework, name of the theorist (if applicable), lists key concepts, identifies key propositions, and identifies application to his/her study. There are one or two minor errors.
7.65 (8.5%) Student presents a conceptual framework that includes some details including the name of the framework, name of the theorist (if applicable), lists some key concepts, identifies some key propositions, and identifies some details of the application to his/her study.
6.75 (7.5%) Student presents a cursory or incomplete conceptual framework that includes vague or missing details on the name of the framework, name of the theorist (if applicable), lists few key concepts, identifies few key propositions, and/or identifies few details of the application to his/her study.
4.5 (5%) Does not meet minimal standards.
0 (0%) Did not submit element.
Element 6: References
9 (10%) Student identifies several peer- reviewed references in proper APA format in his/her Reference section. All references are correctly formatted, current, and relevant to
8.55 (9.5%) Student identifies several peer- reviewed references in proper APA format in his/her Reference section. All references are correctly formatted, current, and relevant to
7.65 (8.5%) Student identifies some peer- reviewed references in proper APA format in his/her Reference section. Most references are correctly formatted, current, and relevant to
6.75 (7.5%) Student identifies few peer- reviewed references and/or references are not in proper APA format in his/her Reference section and/or references
4.5 (5%) Does not meet minimal standards.
0 (0%) Did not submit element.
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study. There are no errors.
study. There are one or two minor errors.
study. are not current or relevant to study.
Element 7: Critical Thinking
9 (10%) Writing exhibits excellent evidence of thoughtful critical analysis and thinking; careful examination is made of assumptions and possible biases, with detailed supporting rationale. Writing synthesizes the classroom experiences and content; analyze patterns or connections between theory and practice; and draws logical conclusions based on well- reasoned, superb arguments.
8.55 (9.5%) Writing exhibits excellent evidence of thoughtful critical analysis and thinking; careful examination is made of assumptions and possible biases, with detailed supporting rationale. Writing synthesizes the classroom experiences and content; analyze patterns or connections between theory and practice; and draws logical conclusions based on well- reasoned, superb arguments. There are one or two minor errors in explanation.
7.65 (8.5%) Writing exhibits some evidence of thoughtful critical analysis and thinking. A good examination is made of assumptions and possible biases, with some supporting rationale. Writing synthesizes the classroom experiences and content; analyzes patterns or connections between theory and practice; and draws logical conclusions based on well- reasoned arguments adequately, but not superbly.
6.75 (7.5%) Writing exhibits little evidence of thoughtful critical analysis and thinking. Examination is not made of assumptions and possible biases. Writing does not synthesize the classroom experiences and content; nor analyzes patterns or connections between theory and practice. Logical conclusions based on well- reasoned arguments are not exhibited.
4.5 (5%) Does not meet minimal standards.
0 (0%) Did not submit element.
Element 8: Written Delivery Style & Grammar
13.5 (15%) Student consistently follows APA writing style and basic rules of formal English grammar and written essay style. Student communicates in a cohesive, logical style. There are no spelling or
12.82 (14.25%) Student consistently follows APA writing style and basic rules of formal English grammar and written essay style. Student communicates in a cohesive, logical style. There are one
11.47 (12.75%) Student mostly follows APA writing style and basic rules of formal English grammar and written essay style. Student mostly communicates in a cohesive, logical style. There are
10.12 (11.25%) Student does not follow APA writing style and basic rules of formal English grammar and written essay style and does not communicate in a cohesive, logical style.
6.75 (7.5%) Does not meet minimal standards.
0 (0%) Did not submit element.
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grammar errors.
There are one or two minor errors in spelling or grammar.
There are some errors in spelling or grammar.
logical style.
Element 9: Formal and Appropriate Documentation of Evidence, Attribution of Ideas (APA Citations)
13.5 (15%) Student demonstrates full adherence to scholarly reference requirements and adheres to APA style with respect to source attribution, references, heading and subheading logic, table of contents and lists of charts, etc. There are no APA errors.
12.82 (14.25%) Student demonstrates full adherence to scholarly reference requirements and adheres to APA style with respect to source attribution, references, heading and subheading logic, table of contents and lists of charts, etc. There are one or two minor errors in APA style or format.
11.47 (12.75%) Student mostly adheres to scholarly reference requirements and/or mostly adheres to APA style with respect to source attribution, references, heading and subheading logic, table of contents and lists of charts, etc. Some errors in APA format and style are evident.
10.12 (11.25%) Student demonstrates weak or inconsistent adherence scholarly reference requirements and/or weak or inconsistent adherence to APA style with respect to source attribution, references, heading and subheading logic, table of contents and lists of charts, etc. Several errors in APA format and style are evident.
6.75 (7.5%) Does not meet minimal standards.
0 (0%) Did not submit element.
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