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Broad Overview of Research Topic and Variables 7.5 points

Criteria Description

Provide a broad overview of the research topic and variables.

5. Target 7.5 points

The paper expertly provides a broad overview of the research topic and variables.

The paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 6.38 points

The paper clearly provides a broad overview of the research topic and variables.

The paper demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the

topic.

3. Approaching 5.63 points

The paper adequately provides a broad overview of the research topic and

variables. The paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 4.88 points

The paper inadequately provides a broad overview of the research topic and

variables. The paper demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely provides a broad overview of the research topic

and variables. The paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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What Researchers Have Learned and Setting the Stage (B) 7.5 points

Criteria Description

Describe what researchers have already learned about the topic of interest and set the

stage for your unique study (8-10 resources are required). (C2.4)

5. Target 7.5 points

The paper expertly describes what researchers have already learned about the

topic of interest and sets the stage for the student’s unique study. The paper

demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 6.38 points

The paper clearly describes what researchers have already learned about the topic

of interest and sets the stage for the student’s unique study. The paper

demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching 5.63 points

The paper adequately describes what researchers have already learned about the

topic of interest and sets the stage for the student’s unique study. The paper

demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 4.88 points

The paper inadequately describes what researchers have already learned about the

topic of interest and sets the stage for the student’s unique study. The paper

demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely describes what researchers have already learned

about the topic of interest and sets the stage for the student’s unique study. The

paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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Study Contributions, Research Questions, and Hypotheses (B) 7.5 points

Criteria Description

In the final section (1-2 paragraphs) describe how your study contributes to the

literature. Include your research questions and hypothesis (or hypotheses). (C2.1)

5. Target 7.5 points

The paper expertly describes how the study contributes to the literature and

includes the student’s research questions and hypothesis. The paper demonstrates

an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 6.38 points

The paper clearly describes how the study contributes to the literature and includes

the student’s research questions and hypothesis. The paper demonstrates an

understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching 5.63 points

The paper adequately describes how the study contributes to the literature and

includes the student’s research questions and hypothesis. The paper demonstrates

a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 4.88 points

The paper inadequately describes how the study contributes to the literature and

includes the student’s research questions and hypothesis. The paper demonstrates

a poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely describes how the study contributes to the

literature and includes the student’s research questions and hypothesis. The paper

does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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Variables of Interest and Research Questions 7.5 points

Criteria Description

Briefly describe the variables of interest and research questions (see methods

assignment description).

5. Target 7.5 points

The paper expertly describes the variables of interest and research questions. The

paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 6.38 points

The paper clearly describes the variables of interest and research questions. The

paper demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the

topic.

3. Approaching 5.63 points

The paper adequately describes the variables of interest and research questions.

The paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 4.88 points

The paper inadequately describes the variables of interest and research questions.

The paper demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely describes the variables of interest and research

questions. The paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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Participants 7.5 points

Criteria Description

Identify how many participants should be involved in the study. Describe the inclusion

and exclusion criteria, and how will they be recruited (see methods assignment

description).

5. Target 7.5 points

The paper expertly identifies how many participants should be involved in the study

and describe the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and how will they be recruited.

The paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 6.38 points

The paper clearly identifies how many participants should be involved in the study

and describe the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and how will they be recruited.

The paper demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the

topic.

3. Approaching 5.63 points

The paper adequately identifies how many participants should be involved in the

study and describe the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and how will they be

recruited. The paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 4.88 points

The paper inadequately identifies how many participants should be involved in the

study and describe the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and how will they be

recruited. The paper demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely identifies how many participants should be

involved in the study and describe the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and how will

they be recruited. The paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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Materials/Instruments 7.5 points

Criteria Description

Identify what materials or instruments will be used in the experiment and what items

will be needed to run the study (see methods assignment description).

5. Target 7.5 points

The paper expertly identifies what materials or instruments will be used in the

experiment and what items will be needed to run the study. The paper

demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 6.38 points

The paper clearly identifies what materials or instruments will be used in the

experiment and what items will be needed to run the study. The paper

demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching 5.63 points

The paper adequately identifies what materials or instruments will be used in the

experiment and what items will be needed to run the study. The paper

demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 4.88 points

The paper inadequately identifies what materials or instruments will be used in the

experiment and what items will be needed to run the study. The paper

demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely identifies what materials or instruments will be

used in the experiment and what items will be needed to run the study. The paper

does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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Procedures 7.5 points

Criteria Description

Provide a clear description of all procedures to be followed in the study. This should be

a step-by-step explanation of what will occur in the study (see methods assignment

description).

5. Target 7.5 points

The paper expertly provides a clear description of all procedures to be followed in

the study, including a step-by-step explanation of what will occur in the study. The

paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 6.38 points

The paper clearly provides a clear description of all procedures to be followed in the

study, including a step-by-step explanation of what will occur in the study. The

paper demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the

topic.

3. Approaching 5.63 points

The paper adequately provides a clear description of all procedures to be followed

in the study, including a step-by-step explanation of what will occur in the study.

The paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 4.88 points

The paper inadequately provides a clear description of all procedures to be

followed in the study, including a step-by-step explanation of what will occur in the

study. The paper demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely provides a clear description of all procedures to be

followed in the study, including a step-by-step explanation of what will occur in the

study. The paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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Methodology and Design 7.5 points

Criteria Description

Identify your study’s methodology and design. (ex. This is a quantitative correlation

study.).

5. Target 7.5 points

The paper expertly identifies the study’s methodology and design. The paper

demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 6.38 points

The paper clearly identifies the study’s methodology and design. The paper

demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching 5.63 points

The paper adequately identifies the study’s methodology and design. The paper

demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 4.88 points

The paper inadequately identifies the study’s methodology and design. The paper

demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely identifies the study’s methodology and design. The

paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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Appropriate Statistical Test 7.5 points

Criteria Description

Describe the appropriate statistical test to address your research question (ex. a two-

tailed Pearson r analysis will be conducted to test the research question.). Note: You

will have one statistical test per research question. Identify the appropriate alpha

level/confidence interval.

5. Target 7.5 points

The paper expertly describes the appropriate statistical test to address the

student’s research question. The paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding

of the topic.

4. Acceptable 6.38 points

The paper clearly describes the appropriate statistical test to address the student’s

research question. The paper demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond

the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching 5.63 points

The paper adequately describes the appropriate statistical test to address the

student’s research question. The paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the

topic.

2. Insufficient 4.88 points

The paper inadequately describes the appropriate statistical test to address the

student’s research question. The paper demonstrates a poor understanding of the

topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely describes the appropriate statistical test to

address the student’s research question. The paper does not demonstrate

understanding of the topic.

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Calculation 7.5 points

Criteria Description

After you identify the appropriate design and analysis, write a brief description of why

this calculation was chosen (ex. This calculation will demonstrate three things: if there

is a relationship between the two variables, the magnitude of that relationship, and the

strength of that relationship.”).

5. Target 7.5 points

The paper expertly describes why the selected calculation was chosen. The paper

demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 6.38 points

The paper clearly describes why the selected calculation was chosen. The paper

demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching 5.63 points

The paper adequately describes why the selected calculation was chosen. The

paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 4.88 points

The paper inadequately describes why the selected calculation was chosen. The

paper demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely describes why the selected calculation was chosen.

The paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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Significant and Nonsignificant Results 7.5 points

Criteria Description

Describe what it would mean if significant results were obtained. Then describe what it

would mean to obtain nonsignificant results.

5. Target 7.5 points

The paper expertly describes what it would mean if significant and nonsignificant

results were obtained. The paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of

the topic.

4. Acceptable 6.38 points

The paper clearly describes what it would mean if significant and nonsignificant

results were obtained. The paper demonstrates an understanding that extends

beyond the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching 5.63 points

The paper adequately describes what it would mean if significant and nonsignificant

results were obtained. The paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 4.88 points

The paper inadequately describes what it would mean if significant and

nonsignificant results were obtained. The paper demonstrates a poor

understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely describes what it would mean if significant and

nonsignificant results were obtained. The paper does not demonstrate

understanding of the topic.

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APA Ethical Guidelines 7.5 points

Criteria Description

Discuss how the study will follow APA ethical guidelines by explaining the use of an

informed consent form, debriefing statement (if applicable), and obtaining IRB

permission.

5. Target 7.5 points

The paper expertly discusses how the study will follow APA ethical guidelines by

explaining the use of an informed consent form, debriefing statement (if

applicable), and obtaining IRB permission. The paper demonstrates an exceptional

understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 6.38 points

The paper clearly discusses how the study will follow APA ethical guidelines by

explaining the use of an informed consent form, debriefing statement (if

applicable), and obtaining IRB permission. The paper demonstrates an

understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching 5.63 points

The paper adequately discusses how the study will follow APA ethical guidelines by

explaining the use of an informed consent form, debriefing statement (if

applicable), and obtaining IRB permission. The paper demonstrates a basic

understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 4.88 points

The paper inadequately discusses how the study will follow APA ethical guidelines

by explaining the use of an informed consent form, debriefing statement (if

applicable), and obtaining IRB permission. The paper demonstrates a poor

understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely discusses how the study will follow APA ethical

guidelines by explaining the use of an informed consent form, debriefing statement

(if applicable), and obtaining IRB permission. The paper does not demonstrate

understanding of the topic.

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Limitations 7.5 points

Criteria Description

Discuss any limitations in the study (e.g., possible confounding, lack of random

assignment or random sampling, etc.).

5. Target 7.5 points

The paper expertly discusses any limitations in the study. The paper demonstrates

an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 6.38 points

The paper clearly discusses any limitations in the study. The paper demonstrates an

understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching 5.63 points

The paper adequately discusses any limitations in the study. The paper

demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 4.88 points

The paper inadequately discusses any limitations in the study. The paper

demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely discusses any limitations in the study. The paper

does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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Future Studies 7.5 points

Criteria Description

Conclude with a discussion of future studies that could arise from the present study.

5. Target 7.5 points

The paper expertly discusses future studies that could arise from the present study.

The paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 6.38 points

The paper clearly discusses future studies that could arise from the present study.

The paper demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the

topic.

3. Approaching 5.63 points

The paper adequately discusses future studies that could arise from the present

study. The paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 4.88 points

The paper inadequately discusses future studies that could arise from the present

study. The paper demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely discusses future studies that could arise from the

present study. The paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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References 7.5 points

Criteria Description

Include at least 8-10 scholarly, peer-reviewed sources published within the last 5 years.

5. Target 7.5 points

The paper expertly includes at least 8-10 scholarly, peer-reviewed sources

published within the last 5 years.

4. Acceptable 6.38 points

The paper clearly includes at least 8-10 scholarly, peer-reviewed sources published

within the last 5 years.

3. Approaching 5.63 points

The paper adequately includes at least 8-10 scholarly, peer-reviewed sources

published within the last 5 years.

2. Insufficient 4.88 points

The paper inadequately includes at least 8-10 scholarly, peer-reviewed sources

published within the last 5 years.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely includes at least 8-10 scholarly, peer-reviewed

sources published within the last 5 years.

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Appendices 7.5 points

Criteria Description

Include two figures OR two tables OR a table and a figure. A table consists of columns

and rows of numbers or text, and a figure is anything else (chart, map, graph, etc.). For

example, set up a table describing the ideal participant demographic breakdown;

include example questions from a self-made survey; include the entire

survey/instrument if using an established tool; include a copy of the informed consent

form; include the debriefing statement (if applicable). If unsure, contact your instructor

for confirmation of appendices.

5. Target 7.5 points

The paper expertly includes two figures, or two tables, or a table and a figure in the

appendices

4. Acceptable 6.38 points

The paper clearly includes two figures, or two tables, or a table and a figure in the

appendices

3. Approaching 5.63 points

The paper adequately includes two figures, or two tables, or a table and a figure in

the appendices

2. Insufficient 4.88 points

The paper inadequately includes two figures, or two tables, or a table and a figure

in the appendices

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely includes two figures, or two tables, or a table and

a figure in the appendices.

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Thesis, Position, or Purpose 7.5 points

Criteria Description

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

5. Target 7.5 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly

directed to a specific audience.

4. Acceptable 6.38 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the

appropriate audience is demonstrated.

3. Approaching 5.63 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally

weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.

2. Insufficient 4.88 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little

awareness of the intended audience.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate

audience is evident.

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Development, Structure, and Conclusion 7.5 points

Criteria Description

Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves

from development.

5. Target 7.5 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression

of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the

development of the purpose.

4. Acceptable 6.38 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on

each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

3. Approaching 5.63 points

Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are

inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic

and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.

2. Insufficient 4.88 points

Writing lacks logical progression of the thesis, position, or purpose. Some

organization is attempted, but ideas are disconnected. Conclusion is unclear and

not supported by the overall development of the purpose.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections

between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.

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Evidence 6 points

Criteria Description

Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers

other perspectives.

5. Target 6 points

Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are

clearly considered.

4. Acceptable 5.1 points

Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.

3. Approaching 4.5 points

Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or

integration of other perspectives is present.

2. Insufficient 3.9 points

Evidence is limited or irrelevant. The interpretation of other perspectives is

superficial or incorrect.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies

entirely on the perspective of the writer.

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Mechanics of Writing 6 points

Criteria Description

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence

structure, etc.

5. Target 6 points

No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence

structure are used throughout.

4. Acceptable 5.1 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence

structure are used.

3. Approaching 4.5 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally

appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

2. Insufficient 3.9 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language

choice or sentence structure are recurrent.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language

choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.

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Format/Documentation 3 points

Criteria Description

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level;

documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc.,

appropriate to assignment and discipline.

5. Target 3 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present.

4. Acceptable 2.55 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

3. Approaching 2.25 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious

errors.

2. Insufficient 1.95 points

Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors

in documentation of sources are evident.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.

Total 150 points

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