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Overview, Background and Problem Statement, and Purpose of the Study

(30pts possible)

Well-organized and descriptive overview leads the reader into the background of the study and the problem. The problem statement is concise, includes descriptor variables and informs the reader of the exact purpose of the study

Includes an overview to the paper and briefly explains the background for the study. The problem statement is concise and informs the reader of purpose of the study but doesn’t clearly describe the variables.

Limited overview with unclear background for the study. The problem statement is stated

Unclear overview and/or background for the study. The problem statement is not stated

Significance of the Study, Research Questions and Theoretical Framework

(30pts possible)

Clear description of the significance of the study. Well written research questions. Clear and descriptive theoretical framework. Explains theories being investigated and how it relates to the study’s research. Research is provided to support theories being investigated.

Includes the significance of the study. Clear research questions and provides the theoretical framework being investigated. Limited research is provided to support theories of the research study.

Limited description of the significance of the study. Research questions are not clear. Theoretical framework is weak with no research to support.

Does not contain the significance of the study. Does not list research questions or theories that are being tested or evaluated in the study.

Limitations and Assumptions of the Study

(30pts possible)

Clearly describes and explains limitations and assumptions of the study.

Describes limitations and assumptions of the study

Briefly describes limitations and assumptions of the study.

Does not provide limitations or assumptions of the study.

Definition of Terms and Summary

(30pts possible)

Clearly identifies and defines key terms of the study with source information. Provides a well-written summary/conclusion of Chapter One.

Identifies key terms of the study and provides some source information for terms. Provides a summary/conclusion of Chapter One.

Limited list of key terms with limited definitions and source information. Summary/Conclusion is weak.

Does not list key terms or definitions and/or does not provide a Summary/Conclusion for Chapter One.

APA Format and Citations, Mechanic, Grammar, and Proofing

(30pts possible)

Full citation using proper APA format with no errors; Chapter One is well written from start to finish, with no spelling, grammar or use of English errors; Chapter One is well organized, clear and presents ideas so another researcher could replicate the study.

Full or partial citation with minor APA formatting errors; Chapter One is moderately written, with minimal spelling errors, grammar or use of English errors; Chapter One is moderately organized, clear and presents ideas in somewhat coherent way.

Partial citation with major formatting errors or no citation; Chapter One is not well written, and contains many spelling errors, and/or grammar errors and/or use of English errors; Chapter One is poorly organized, lacks clarity and/or does not present ideas in a coherent way.

Does not properly use APA format; Chapter One is missing components and does not flow; Contains numerous grammatical errors which impacts readability.