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Methods Section Rough Draft - Rubric

Introduction 14 points

Criteria Description

Write a brief introduction to your methods section. In this section, briefly introduce

your topic, variables, and research question(s). For each research question, you must

include a null and alternative hypothesis.

5. Target 14 points

The draft expertly introduces the topic, variables, and research question(s). The

includes an exceptional null and alternative hypothesis for each research question.

4. Acceptable 11.9 points

The draft clearly introduces the topic, variables, and research question(s). The draft

includes a null and alternative hypothesis for each research question.

3. Approaching 10.5 points

The draft adequately introduces the topic, variables, and research question(s). The

draft includes a basic null and alternative hypothesis for each research question

2. Insufficient 9.1 points

The draft inadequately introduces the topic, variables, and research question(s).

The draft poorly includes a null and alternative hypothesis for each research

question.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The draft omits or incompletely introduces the topic, variables, and research

question(s). The draft does not include a null and alternative hypothesis for each

research question.

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Participants 14 points

Criteria Description

Write a paragraph describing your participants. This section should include the

number of participants, the required characteristics of the participants, and a clear

plan on how you will recruit the participants for your study.

5. Target 14 points

The draft expertly describes the participants, including the number of participants,

the required characteristics of the participants, and a clear plan on how participants

will be recruited for the study. The draft demonstrates an exceptional

understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 11.9 points

The draft clearly describes the participants, including the number of participants,

the required characteristics of the participants, and a clear plan on how participants

will be recruited for the study. The draft demonstrates an understanding that

extends beyond the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching 10.5 points

The draft adequately describes the participants, including the number of

participants, the required characteristics of the participants, and a clear plan on

how participants will be recruited for the study. The draft demonstrates a basic

understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 9.1 points

The draft inadequately describes the participants, including the number of

participants, the required characteristics of the participants, and a clear plan on

how participants will be recruited for the study. The draft demonstrates a poor

understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The draft omits or incompletely describes the participants, including the number of

participants, the required characteristics of the participants, and a clear plan on

how participants will be recruited for the study. The draft does not demonstrate

understanding of the topic.

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Materials 14 points

Criteria Description

Write a paragraph describing the materials (surveys, classrooms, tests) you need to

accomplish your study. This section needs to address each of your variables.

5. Target 14 points

The draft expertly describes the materials (surveys, classrooms, tests) the student

needs to address each of the variables and accomplish the study. The draft

demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 11.9 points

The draft clearly describes the materials (surveys, classrooms, tests) the student

needs to address each of the variables and accomplish the study. The draft

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

3. Approaching 10.5 points

The draft adequately describes the materials (surveys, classrooms, tests) the

student needs to address each of the variables and accomplish the study. The draft

demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 9.1 points

The draft inadequately describes the materials (surveys, classrooms, tests) the

student needs to address each of the variables and accomplish the study. The draft

demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The draft omits or incompletely describes the materials (surveys, classrooms, tests)

the student needs to address each of the variables and accomplish the study. The

draft does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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Procedure 14 points

Criteria Description

Write a paragraph describing the step-by-step process one must follow to collect data

for your study. If you are assigning groups, you must detail that process. If you are

administering surveys, you must describe how/where participants are receiving the

surveys. This section must also describe how and when participants will give their

informed consent in the process.

5. Target 14 points

The draft expertly describes the step-by-step process one must follow to collect

data for the study, including a detailed process if assigning groups or if

administering surveys, a description of how/where participants are receiving

surveys. The draft exceptionally describes how and when participants will give their

informed consent in the process

4. Acceptable 11.9 points

The draft clearly describes the step-by-step process one must follow to collect data

for the study, including a detailed process if assigning groups or if administering

surveys, a description of how/where participants are receiving surveys. The draft

describes how and when participants will give their informed consent in the process

3. Approaching 10.5 points

The draft adequately describes the step-by-step process one must follow to collect

data for the study, including a detailed process if assigning groups or if

administering surveys, a description of how/where participants are receiving

surveys. The draft minimally describes how and when participants will give their

informed consent in the process

2. Insufficient 9.1 points

The draft inadequately describes the step-by-step process one must follow to

collect data for the study, including a detailed process if assigning groups or if

administering surveys, a description of how/where participants are receiving

surveys. The draft poorly describes how and when participants will give their

informed consent in the process

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The draft omits or incompletely describes the step-by-step process one must follow

to collect data for the study, including a detailed process if assigning groups or if

administering surveys, a description of how/where participants are receiving

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surveys. The draft does not describe how and when participants will give their

informed consent in the process.

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Thesis, Position, or Purpose 3.5 points

Criteria Description

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

5. Target 3.5 points

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

directed to a specific audience.

4. Acceptable 2.98 points

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

appropriate audience is demonstrated.

3. Approaching 2.63 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 2.28 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 3.5 points

Criteria Description

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

from development.

5. Target 3.5 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 2.98 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 2.63 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 2.28 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 2.8 points

Criteria Description

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

other perspectives.

5. Target 2.8 points

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

clearly considered.

4. Acceptable 2.38 points

Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.

3. Approaching 2.1 points

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

integration of other perspectives is present.

2. Insufficient 1.82 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 2.8 points

Criteria Description

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

structure, etc.

5. Target 2.8 points

No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence

structure are used throughout.

4. Acceptable 2.38 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence

structure are used.

3. Approaching 2.1 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally

appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

2. Insufficient 1.82 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 1.4 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 1.4 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present.

4. Acceptable 1.19 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

3. Approaching 1.05 points

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

errors.

2. Insufficient 0.91 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 70 points

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