Research Plan

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Introduction

10 points

Persuades the reader that the topic is important by using 3-4 of relevant and quality literature published within the last 5 years. Provides a detailed overview of the topic at hand and prepares the reader for the background section of the manuscript.

9 points

Persuades the reader that the topic is important by using 3-4 pieces of relevant and quality literature published within the last 5 years. Provides an overview of the topic at hand and prepares the reader for the background section of the manuscript.

1 to 8 points

Provides support for the topic by using less than 2 pieces of literature. Provides a minimal overview of the topic at hand.

0 points

Not present

Participants

14 to 15 points

Clearly and accurately describes the target population, sample size, type of sample, and the sampling procedures. Provides demographic information and support for adequate sample size.

13 points

Describes the target population, sample size, type of sample, and the sampling procedures. Provides demographic information and some support for adequate sample size.

1 to 12 points

Somewhat describes target population, sample size, type of sample, and the sampling procedures. Does not provides demographic information and/or support for adequate sample size.

0 points

Not present

Setting

14 to 15 points

Important features of the site and treatment setting are clearly identified. The setting, especially the treatment setting is described in sufficient details so that the study could be replicated.

13 points

Important features of the site and treatment setting are mentioned. The setting, especially the treatment setting needs to be described in detail but lacking some key features.

1 to 12 points

Important features of the site and treatment setting are identified but not clearly. The setting is lacking some key features.

0 points

Not present

Research Design

14 to 15 points

Research design and all variables are clearly identified. Provides a logical and accurate rationale that is supported by research texts and other literature.

13 points

Research design and most variables are identified. Provides a rationale that is supported by research texts and other literature.

1 to 12 points

Research design and variables are inaccurately identified. Fails to provide a rationale that is supported by research texts and other literature.

0 points

Not present

Instrumentation

24 to 25 points

Clearly describes instrument including the name, purpose, and contents. Scales of measurement and the scoring procedures are clearly explained. Validity of the instrument is discussed using previous studies to establish validity. Reliability of the instrument is discussed including reliability coefficients.

22 to 23 points

Describes instrument including the name, purpose, and contents. Scales of measurement and the scoring procedures are mentioned. Validity of the instrument is discussed. Reliability of the instrument is discussed.

1 to 21 points

Describes instrument but leaves out some detail. Scales of measurement and the scoring procedures are not addressed. Validity and reliability are not accurately described.

0 points

Not present

Procedures

24 to 25 points

Identifies all steps in a manner that is easy to follow. Identifies ethical issues and IRB approval. Procedures are explained in sufficient detail so that the study can be replicated. Procedures align with the identified research design. Demonstrates clear understanding of the necessary steps required for accurate data collection.

22 to 23 points

Identifies all steps required. Identifies ethical issues and IRB approval. Procedures are explained but missing key detail. Procedures align with the identified research design. Demonstrates partial understanding of the necessary steps required for accurate data collection.

1 to 21 points

Fails to identify all steps required. Fails to identify ethical issues and IRB approval. Procedures are not adequately explained. Procedures do not align with the identified research design. Demonstrates partial understanding of the necessary steps required for accurate data collection.

0 points

Not present

Analysis

26 to 28 points

Analysis procedures clearly identified and explained. Provides a concise rationale for the type(s) of analysis chosen supported by a research textbook. Statistical procedures are consistent with the research questions, hypotheses, and type of data collected. Provides information about the chosen alpha level for each analysis, the assumption tests for each analysis, and the statistic that is planned to interpret the effect size.

24 to 25 points

Analysis procedures identified and explained. Provides partial rationale for the type(s) of analysis chosen. Statistical procedures are consistent with the research questions, hypotheses, and type of data collected. Provides most information about the chosen alpha level for each analysis, the assumption tests for each analysis, and the statistic that is planned to interpret the effect size.

1 to 23 points

Analysis procedures are not identified and explained. Fails to provide a rationale for the type(s) of analysis chosen. Statistical procedures are not consistent with the research questions, hypotheses, and type of data collected. Provides inadequate information about the chosen alpha level for each analysis, the assumption tests for each analysis, and the statistic that is planned to interpret the effect size.

0 points

Not present

Structure 30%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics

19 to 20 points

Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the assignment. There are 0-1 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 

17 to 18 points

There are occasional errors in grammar or spelling. There are 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 

1 to 16 points

There are 3-4 errors per section in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 

0 points

Not present

APA Format

35 to 37 points

APA format is used in each section. There are 0-1 errors in APA style and tone and 0-1 errors in the reference list.

32 to 34 points

APA format is used in most sections. There are 1-2 errors in APA style and tone and 1-2 errors in the reference list.

1 to 31 points

0 points

Not present