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Problem Statement

(20pts possible)

The problem statement is concise, includes descriptor variables and informs the reader of the exact purpose of the study

The problem statement is concise and informs the reader of purpose of the study

The problem statement is stated

The problem statement is not stated

Research Approach & Strategy

(30pts possible)

Describes research approach used with rationale for addressing the research questions, citing appropriate methodological literature

Describes research approach used with rationale for addressing the research questions

Lists research approach used

Does not list research approach used

Data Collection Tool and Sources

(30pts possible)

Clearly explains and justifies type of sample to be used and, if using human participants, how human rights will be protected.

Describes and justifies data collection methods and procedures, including how, when, where, and by whom data were collected.

Explains and justifies type of sample to be used and, if using human participants, how human rights will be protected; Describes and justifies data collection methods and procedures

Lists the type of sample to be used; Briefly describes the data collection methods and procedures

Does not list the type of sample to be used; Does not describe the data collection methods and procedures

Data Collection and Analysis Methods

(30pts possible)

Clearly describes and justifies methods and statistical tools (if applicable) used for analysis. Clearly discusses measures taken to enhance study validity and reliability.

Describes and justifies methods and statistical tools (if applicable) used for analysis. Discusses validity and reliability measures.

Briefly describes methods and/or statistical tools (if applicable) used for analysis; Briefly discusses validity and reliability measures

Does not lists methods and statistical tools (if applicable) used for analysis; Does not discuss validity or reliability.

Ethical Consideration & Limitations

(20pts possible)

Clearly identifies and discusses ethical considerations and limitations of research

Discusses ethical considerations and/or limitations of research

Briefly describes ethical considerations and/or limitations of research

Does not describe ethical considerations and limitations of research

APA Format and Citations, Mechanic, Grammar, and Proofing

(20pts possible)

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

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

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

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