Proposal Methods

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Population and Sampling

(70%; 105 points)

24 - 26 points

Mastery is demonstrated through a clear presentation of…

· A description of the studied population is given (attributes, diagnoses, demographics, etc.)

· The sampling method is included

· Rationale for choosing that sampling method

· Inclusion and exclusion criteria for becoming a participant

· Screening of participants

· Briefing of participants

· Any other procedures or processes related to obtaining a sample

· Setting of the research is included

21 - 23 points

Understanding is demonstrated through a clear presentation of…

· A description of the studied population is given (attributes, diagnoses, demographics, etc.)

· The sampling method is included

· Rationale for choosing that sampling method

· Inclusion and exclusion criteria for becoming a participant

· Screening of participants

· Briefing of participants

· Any other procedures or processes related to obtaining a sample

1 – 20 points Significant issues were noted with one or more of the following…

· Population is not fully described

· Sampling method is not stated

· Rationale for choice sampling method not fully presented

· Inclusion and exclusion criteria for participation not fully presented

· Briefing and screening of participants not fully presented

0 points

Not present

Instrumentation

24 - 26 points

Mastery is demonstrated through a clear presentation of…

· Each instrument is described in detail

· Reliability discussed, type with data, supported by peer-reviewed article(s) with citations

· Validity discussed, type with data, supported by peer-reviewed article(s) with citations

· Rationale for selecting instrument(s), supported by peer-reviewed article(s) with citations

· Type of data generated by the instrument is specified (nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio)

· Operational definition of variable(s) is consistent with instrument(s) (i.e., ability-based emotional intelligence is measured by an ability-based emotional intelligence instrument rather than a trait-based instrument)

· Sample questions on each instrument are provided

· A copy of the instrument with permissions information (such as an email from the author) is included in the appendix of the paper

21 - 23 points

Understanding is demonstrated through a clear presentation of…

· Each instrument is described in detail

· Reliability discussed, type with data, supported by peer-reviewed article(s) with citations

· Validity discussed, type with data, supported by peer-reviewed article(s) with citations

· Rationale for selecting instrument(s), supported by peer-reviewed article(s) with citations

· Type of data generated by the instrument is specified (nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio)

· Operational definition of variable(s) is consistent with instrument(s) (i.e., ability-based emotional intelligence is measured by an ability-based emotional intelligence instrument rather than a trait-based instrument)

1 – 20 points

Significant issues were noted with one or more of the following…

· Instrument(s) are not described in detail

· Reliability is not fully discussed and supported by data and published sources.

· Validity is not fully discussed and supported by data and published sources.

· Rationale for selecting instrument(s), supported by peer-reviewed article(s) with citations not fully presented

· Type of data generated by the instrument is not specified (nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio)

· Operational definition of variable(s) is not consistent with instrument(s) (i.e., ability-based emotional intelligence is measured by an ability-based emotional intelligence instrument rather than a trait-based instrument)

0 points

Not present

Procedures (27)

25 - 27 points

Mastery is demonstrated through a clear presentation of…

· Description and name of the design of the proposed study

· The theoretical support for using this study design to test the hypotheses

· The treatment protocols (if treatments are included)

· The measured variables and how they were measured.

· When the data was collected

· The controls used

· How the controls impact the internal and external validity of the study

22-24 points

Understanding is demonstrated through a clear presentation of…

· Description and name of the design of the proposed study

· The theoretical support for using this study design to test the hypotheses

· The treatment protocols (if treatments are included)

· The measured variables and how they were measured.

· When the data was collected

· The controls used

· How the controls impact the internal and external validity of the study

1 – 21 points

Significant issues were noted regarding clarity of presentation or content not presented per the following…

· Description and name of the design of the proposed study

· The theoretical support for using this study design to test the hypotheses

· The treatment protocols (if treatments are included)

· The measured variables and how they were measured.

· When the data was collected

· The controls used

· How the controls impact the internal and external validity of the study

0 points

Not present

Analysis

24 - 26 points

Mastery is demonstrated through a clear presentation of…

· The statistical test(s) used for analysis

· The rationale for using this statistical test for analysis

· How the results of the analysis are used to evaluate the hypotheses

· Type of data that will be generated

21 - 23 points

Understanding is demonstrated through a clear presentation of…

· The statistical test(s) used for analysis

· The rationale for using this statistical test for analysis

· How the results of the analysis are used to evaluate the hypotheses

1 – 20 points

Significant issues were noted regarding clarity of presentation or content not presented per the following…

· The statistical test(s) used for analysis

· The rationale for using this statistical test for analysis

· How the results of the analysis are used to evaluate the hypotheses

0 points

Not present

Structure

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

(30%; 45 points)

41 - 45 points

· Writing is clear, concise, and has a logical flow

· Grammar, sentence structure, and spelling are correct

· Current APA guidelines are followed

· All assertions and statements of fact are supported by citations of course texts or peer-reviewed sources.

· Paper is 4-5 pages in length

· All assertions are supported by citations from the course materials or peer-reviewed literature

37 - 40 points

· Some issues with writing being clear, concise, and having a logical flow

· Some issues with grammar, sentence structure, and spelling

· Some issues with APA style

· Most assertions and statements of fact are supported by citations of course texts or peer-reviewed sources.

· Paper is 4-5 pages in length

· All assertions are supported by citations from the course materials or peer-reviewed literature

1 – 36 points

· Significant issues with writing being clear, concise, and having a logical flow

· Significant issues with grammar, sentence structure, and spelling

· Significant issues with APA style

· Most assertions and statements of fact are not supported by citations of course texts or peer-reviewed sources.

· Paper is 4-5 pages in length

· All assertions are supported by citations from the course materials or peer-reviewed literature

0 points

Not present

Total (150)

Advanced 137 – 150 points

Proficient 122 – 138 points

Developing 1 – 121 points

Not Present

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