Doctoral research
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Element 1: Problem Statement (not to exceed 150 words)
15 (10%) Student presents a thorough and detailed problem statement that includes four specific components: the hook, anchor, general business problem, and specific business problem. Several sources and examples support thinking.
14.25 (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. Several sources and examples support thinking. There are one or two minor errors.
12.75 (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. Some sources and examples support thinking.
11.25 (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. Few sources or examples support thinking.
7.5 (5%) Does not meet minimal standards.
Element 2: Purpose Statement (not to exceed 200 words)
15 (10%) Student presents a thorough and detailed purpose statement that identifies the research method, the research design, independent and dependent variables, specific population group, geographic location, and the contribution to social change is described. Several sources and examples support thinking.
14.25 (9.5%) Student presents a thorough and detailed purpose statement that identifies the research method, the research design, independent and dependent variables, specific population group, geographic location, and the contribution to social change is described. Several sources and examples support thinking. There are one or two minor errors.
12.75 (8.5%) Student presents a purpose statement that identifies with some details the research method, the research design, independent and dependent variables, specific 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. Some sources and examples support thinking.
11.25 (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 dependent variables, specific population group, geographic location, and the contribution to social change is described, and/or is more than 200 words. Few sources or examples support thinking.
7.5 (5%) Does not meet minimal standards.
Element 3: Nature of the Study (a single paragraph for each component)
15 (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
14.25 (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
12.75 (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
11.25 (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
7.5 (5%) Does not meet minimal standards.
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design and why it was selected over other designs, including at least one citation.
design and why it was selected over other designs, including at least one citation. There are one or two minor errors.
design, why it was selected over other designs, and at least one citation; however there are some issues with details or citations.
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.
Element 4: Central Research Question (20 words max per item) & Interview Questions (6- 10 questions) or Research Questions & Hypotheses
15 (10%) Student presents a central research question (qualitative) or research questions (quantitative/mixed methods) that align to the problem statement. If qualitative study, then 6-10 interview questions are identified. If quantitative study, then hypotheses are identified. There are no errors.
14.25 (9.5%) Student presents a central research question (qualitative) or research questions (quantitative/mixed methods) that align to the problem statement. If qualitative study, then 6-10 interview questions are identified. If quantitative study, then hypotheses are identified. There are one or two minor errors.
12.75 (8.5%) Student presents a central research question (qualitative) or research questions (quantitative/mixed methods) that mostly align to the problem statement. If qualitative study, then 6-10 interview questions are identified. If quantitative study, then hypotheses are identified. However, some questions too broad/narrow or not aligned, and/or hypotheses are not correctly formatted.
11.25 (7.5%) Student presents a central research question (qualitative) or research questions (quantitative/mixed methods) that do not align to the problem statement. If qualitative study, then interview questions are identified, but do not align to research question. If quantitative study, then hypotheses are identified but not formatted correctly or are missing.
7.5 (5%) Does not meet minimal standards.
Element 5: Theoretical/Conceptual Framework (not to exceed 1 page)
15 (10%) Student presents a thorough and detailed theoretical/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.
14.25 (9.5%) Student presents a thorough and detailed theoretical/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.
12.75 (8.5%) Student presents a theoretical/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.
11.25 (7.5%) Student presents a cursory or incomplete theoretical/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.
7.5 (5%) Does not meet minimal standards.
Element 6: References (Minimum of 10)
15 (10%) Student identifies at least 10 peer- reviewed references in proper APA format in his/her Reference section. All references are correctly formatted, current, and relevant to study. There are no errors.
14.25 (9.5%) Student identifies at least 10 peer- reviewed references in proper APA format in his/her Reference section. All references are correctly formatted, current, and relevant to study. There are one or two minor errors.
12.75 (8.5%) Student identifies at least 10 peer- reviewed references in proper APA format in his/her Reference section. Most references are correctly formatted, current, and relevant to study.
11.25 (7.5%) Student identifies some peer-reviewed references; however, references are not in proper APA format in his/her Reference section, and/or references are not current or relevant to study, and/or there are fewer than 10 references.
7.5 (5%) Does not meet minimal standards.
Element 7: Critical Thinking
15 (10%) Writing exhibits excellent evidence of thoughtful critical analysis and thinking; careful examination is
14.25 (9.5%) Writing exhibits excellent evidence of thoughtful critical analysis and thinking; careful examination is
12.75 (8.5%) Writing exhibits some evidence of thoughtful critical analysis and thinking. A good examination is
11.25 (7.5%) Writing exhibits little evidence of thoughtful critical analysis and thinking. Examination is not
7.5 (5%) Does not meet minimal standards.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Element 8: Written Delivery Style & Grammar
22.5 (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 grammar errors.
21.38 (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 or two minor errors in spelling or grammar.
19.12 (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 some errors in spelling or grammar.
16.88 (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.
11.25 (7.5%) Does not meet minimal standards.
Element 9: Formal and Appropriate Documentation of Evidence, Attribution of Ideas (APA Citations)
22.5 (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.
21.38 (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.
19.12 (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.
16.88 (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.
11.25 (7.5%) Does not meet minimal standards.
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