Major Project - Urgent - 11 Hours Maximum
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ED 504
Techniques of Educational Research
SP20 OL1
MAJOR ASSIGNMENT 1: DATA GATHERING/ANALYSIS
Candidates will gather data previously collected at the classroom, school, or district level to justify identification of a topic for study.
OBJECTIVE: Identifying and analyzing an educational problem or weakness currently found in student’s classroom or school for the purpose of completing UWA’s Signature Project Stage 1 assignment.
RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING PROMPTS:
1. Summarize an introduction to your topic.
2. Identify the problem that you wish to research and write a problem statement. (i.e. The problem this study will address is poor student academic achievement.)
3. Elaborate on how you determined this was a problem and write a purpose statement based on your problem statement. (i.e. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of socioeconomic status on student academic achievement.)
5. Discuss the data in your graphical representation to confirm that a problem or weakness can be addressed that is appropriate to the scope of the required program.
6. Connect the problem or weakness to trends or patterns represented in your data.
7. Explain how the problem or weakness might have impacted student achievement.
8. Identify the research methodology that you plan to use. (Quantitative, Qualitative, or Mixed)
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Writing Components |
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CATEGORY |
Unacceptable (0 points) |
Revisions Required (1 point) |
Target (2 points) |
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Are the focus and purpose clear? |
Missing thesis; confusion about or misunderstanding of topic; no sense of purpose |
Simplistic and unfocused ideas; limited sense of purpose |
Developed thesis; represents sound understanding of the assigned topic; focused |
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Is the writing structured and well organized? |
No paragraph structure; or single, rambling paragraph; or series of isolated paragraphs |
Organization structure is present, but is confusing or disjointed; weak paragraph structure; transitions are missing or inappropriate |
Clear organizational structure; easily followed; includes transitions; structured format |
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Is correct sentence structure and proper mechanics utilized? |
Contains multiple and serious errors of sentence structure: i.e. fragments, run-ons; unable to write simple sentences; numerous errors in spelling and capitalization; intrusive and/or inaccurate punctuation; communication is hindered |
Formulaic sentence patterns or overuse of simple sentences; errors in sentence structure; contains several punctuation, spelling, and/or capitalization errors (up to 6); errors may or may not interfere with meaning |
Effective and varied sentences; errors (if present) due to lack of careful proofreading; virtually free of punctuation, spelling, capitalization errors (no more than 3); errors do not interfere with meaning |
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Are vocabulary and word usage varied and appropriate? |
Vocabulary is unsophisticated; or subject specific vocabulary or sophisticated vocabulary used incorrectly |
Proper, but simple vocabulary used; subject specific vocabulary used infrequently |
Vocabulary is varied, specific and appropriate; uses subject specific vocabulary correctly |
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Is APA format followed? |
There are significant format errors present ; multiple (more than 6) of APA formatting errors; in the reference list and/or in-text citations; |
Fewer than 6 APA format errors are present in the reference list in-text; citations; header; headings; page numbers; etc. |
There are virtually no APA format errors present in either reference list in-text; citations; header; headings; page numbers; etc. |
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Content Components |
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CATEGORY |
Unacceptable (1 points) |
Revisions Required (5 points) |
Target (10 points) |
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Source of data is credible and data is representative of the scope requirements for the advanced degree being sought
(InTASC 6, 9; CAEP A1.1) |
The source of the data is ambiguous or lacks credibility; data does not allow for problem/weakness identification appropriate for required project scope |
The source of the data is clear and credible; data does not allow for problem/weakness identification appropriate for required project scope |
The source of the data is clear and credible; data allows for identification of an of a classroom, multi-classroom, school or district level problem/weakness appropriate to the required project scope |
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Graphical representation of compiled data allows for easy analysis
(CAEP A1.1) |
Graphical format does not present the data in a clear manner; data is only partially presented |
Graphical format(s) is appropriate and clearly presents all the collected data |
Graphical format(s) is appropriate; clearly presents all the collected data; highlights visible patterns or trends |
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Identified problem/weakness is supported by trends or patterns seen in the data
(InTASC 6, 9, 10; CAEP A1.1) |
Problem/weakness is not clearly identified or does not align with the trends and patterns identified in the data |
Problem/weakness is clearly identified; aligns with the type of data collected, but connections between the trends/patterns in the data are not clearly described in the narrative |
Problem/weakness is clearly identified; aligns with the type of data collected; clear connections between the trends/patterns are drawn in the Narrative
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Major Assignment 1
