Thanks for posting,
This is good work and does meet at least Proficient standards across all criteria but there are a few places that need more depth.
Please see comments below.
RUBRICS
CRITERIA 1
Background of the study: Summarize briefly what is known so far about the phenomena under investigation.
PROFICIENT Summarizes briefly what is known so far about the phenomena under investigation.
COMMENTS:
This is consistent with the previous submission but seem to be using a lot more older sources?
CRITERIA 2
Statement of the problem: Present the description of the research problem and an explanation that describes how the research problem led to the current research question.
DISTINGUISHED 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.
COMMENTS:
This is much clearer.
CRITERIA 3
Purpose of the study: Describe what information is needed in order to advance the knowledge base.
PROFICIENT Describes what information is needed in order to advance the knowledge base
COMMENTS:
This is much clearer on info needed to advance the knowledge base.
CRITERIA 4
Significance of the study: Explain the major themes identified in the literature.
PROFICIENT Explains the major themes identified in the literature review
COMMENTS:
This has more info on themes but still need more recent lit.
CRITERIA 5
Research design: Summarize the design approach by identifying whether it is qualitative or quantitative.
PROFICIENT Summarizes the design approach by identifying whether it is qualitative or quantitative.
COMMENTS:
This is clearly identified as qual but need more in-depth justification.
CRITERIA 6
Adhere to APA style and formatting guidelines; writing is concise and well organized.
PROFICIENT Adheres to APA style and formatting guidelines; writing is concise and well organized.
COMMENTS:
This is consistent with the previous submission.