Assignment # 3

Criteria Ratings Points

Research Questions

18 to >16.0 pts

Advanced

Research questions are well developed with a scope appropriate to available resources and the terms of the assignment. Questions are grounded in background information, but displays a high level of independent thought and inquiry. Student produces 3-5 research questions and 5-10 open-ended interview questions

16 to >14.0 pts

Proficient

Research questions are fairly focused, and is a good fit for available resources. Research question shows some understanding of issues and concepts related to the subject. Displays some aspects of original thought or investigation. Student produces 3-5 research questions and produces 5-10 open-ended interview questions

14 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Research question is related to the topic, but is too broad or too narrow. Topic cannot be realistically researched with available resources and/or time. Questions may be basic enough to be easily answered with general background resources instead of requiring deeper investigation. Student is missing a significant number of research and/or open-ended interview questions.

0 pts

Not Present

18 pts

Gather Preliminary Information

17 to >15.0 pts

Advanced

Student identifies sources of background information and extract numerous concepts and keywords from which to develop a research question. Student produces 3-5 research questions and produces 5-10 open-ended interview questions

15 to >13.0 pts

Proficient

Student identifies sources of background information and successfully extracts some concept and keywords on which to build a research question. Student produces 3-5 research questions and produces 5-10 open-ended interview questions.

13 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Student identifies sources of background information, but shows difficulty extracting concepts and related themes on which to build a research question. Student is missing a significant number of research and/or open-ended interview questions.

0 pts

Not Present

17 pts

Developing Research Questions Grading Rubric | CJUS750_B02_202240

Criteria Ratings Points

Viability 18 to >16.0 pts

Advanced

Student can articulate the weaknesses of initial research results. Student successfully engages in an interactive process to arrive at a research question and search terms that results in successful, targeted results. Student produces 3-5 research questions and produces 5-10 open-ended interview questions.

16 to >14.0 pts

Proficient

Student can articulate the weakness of initial research results. Student alters search terms and scope of research question to improve results. Student produces 3-5 research questions and produces 5-10 open-ended interview questions.

14 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Student recognizes weaknesses in initial research results, but has difficulty articulating reasons for poor results. He/she makes minimal changes to initial research question by altering some search terms or approaches. Student is missing a significant number of research and/or open-ended interview questions.

0 pts

Not Present

18 pts

Spelling and Grammar

10 to >9.0 pts

Advanced

No APA, spelling and/or grammar mistakes.

9 to >7.0 pts

Proficient

Minimal APA, spelling and/or grammar mistakes.

7 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Noticeable APA, spelling and/or grammar mistakes.

0 pts

Not Present

10 pts

Sources & Citations

12 to >10.0 pts

Advanced

Citations from all Learn material from the assigned module: week.

10 to >9.0 pts

Proficient

Citations from most Learn material from the assigned module: week.

9 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Citations from few items in the Learn material from the assigned module: week.

0 pts

Not Present

12 pts

Total Points: 75

Developing Research Questions Grading Rubric | CJUS750_B02_202240