Master's level Abstracted Outline Chapter 1 for Educational Psychology Integrative Project
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Abstracted Outline of CHAPTER 1 Scoring Guide
Abstracted Outline of CHAPTER 1 Scoring Guide| Criteria | Non-performance | Basic | Proficient | Distinguished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Present the description of the research problem and an explanation that describes how the research problem led to the current research question. | Does not present a description of the research problem and an explanation that describes how the research problem led to the current research question. | Presents the description of the research problem, but does not fully explain how the research problem led to the current research question (RQ), or does not present the RQ in a question format. | Presents the description of the research problem and an explanation that describes how the research problem led to the current research question. | Presents a description of the research problem and an explanation that describes how the research problem led to the current research question. Provides a comprehensive but concise description of the connection of problem to RQ. |
| Summarize briefly what is known so far about the phenomena under investigation. | Does not summarize what is known so far about the phenomena under investigation. | Summarizes some of the information about the phenomena under investigation, but is unclear if the information is complete or current. | Summarizes briefly what is known so far about the phenomena under investigation. | Summarizes what is known so far about the phenomena under investigation, explaining prior knowledge and any related current investigations or research. |
| Describe what information is needed in order to advance the knowledge base. | Does not describe what information is needed in order to advance the knowledge base. | Describes the information needed to advance the knowledge base, but does not specifically identify the gap in the knowledge base. | Describes what information is needed in order to advance the knowledge base. | Describes what information is needed in order to advance the knowledge base; specifically identifies the gap in the knowledge base. |
| Explain the major themes identified in the literature review. | .Does not explain the major themes identified in the literature review. | Explains some, but not all of the major themes identified in the literature review. | Explains the major themes identified in the literature review. | Explains the major themes identified in the literature review based on the most current research. |
| Summarize the design approach by identifying whether it is qualitative or quantitative. | Does not summarize the design approach by identifying whether it is qualitative or quantitative. | Summarizes the design approach, but does not identify whether it is qualitative or quantitative. | Summarizes the design approach by identifying whether it is qualitative or quantitative. | Summarizes the design approach by identifying whether it is qualitative or quantitative. Provides a rationale for the selection of the design approach. |
| Adhere to APA style and formatting guidelines; writing is concise and well-organized. | Does not adhere to APA style and formatting guidelines; writing is not concise or well organized | Adheres to APA style and formatting guidelines inconsistently; writing is not frequently concise or well organized. | Adheres to APA style and formatting guidelines; writing is concise and well organized. | Adheres to APA style and formatting guidelines; writing is concise and well organized in a way that enhances the message and supporting points; writing reflects the quality and expertise expected for academic work. |