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Topic Proposal and Operational Definitions Worksheet - Rubric

Research Topic 9 points

Criteria Description

Describe your research topic choice in one to three sentences. Make at least one

connection to the literature demonstrating the current research on your variables.

5. Target 9 points

The worksheet expertly describes the student’s research topic choice and makes at

least one connection to the literature demonstrating the current research on the

variables. The worksheet demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 7.65 points

The worksheet clearly describes the student’s research topic choice and makes at

least one connection to the literature demonstrating the current research on the

variables. The worksheet demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the

surface of the topic.

3. Approaching 6.75 points

The worksheet adequately describes the student’s research topic choice and makes

at least one connection to the literature demonstrating the current research on the

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

2. Insufficient 5.85 points

The worksheet inadequately describes the student’s research topic choice and

makes at least one connection to the literature demonstrating the current research

on the variables. The worksheet demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The worksheet omits or incompletely describes the student’s research topic choice

and makes at least one connection to the literature demonstrating the current

research on the variables. The worksheet does not demonstrate understanding of

the topic.

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Research Questions 9 points

Criteria Description

Create your research questions. Your research questions related to this topic should

be created based on what interests you the most about the topic. (Hint: Phrase your

questions as something you can answer quantitatively, such as “is there a difference

between two or more groups?” or “Is there a relationship between two or more

variables?”)

5. Target 9 points

The worksheet expertly creates a research question. The worksheet demonstrates

an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 7.65 points

The worksheet clearly creates a research question. The worksheet demonstrates an

understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching 6.75 points

The worksheet adequately creates a research question. The worksheet

demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 5.85 points

The worksheet inadequately creates a research question. The worksheet

demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The worksheet omits or incompletely creates a research question. The worksheet

does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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Hypotheses 9 points

Criteria Description

Identify your hypothesis for each research question. Remember, your hypotheses are

answers to your research questions. You will have a hypothesis for each research

question you pose.

5. Target 9 points

The worksheet expertly identifies a hypothesis for each research question. The

worksheet demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 7.65 points

The worksheet clearly identifies a hypothesis for each research question. The

worksheet demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the

topic.

3. Approaching 6.75 points

The worksheet adequately identifies a hypothesis for each research question. The

worksheet demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 5.85 points

The worksheet inadequately identifies a hypothesis for each research question. The

worksheet demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The worksheet omits or incompletely identifies a hypothesis for each research

question. The worksheet does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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Key Variables 9 points

Criteria Description

Identify the key variables in your research questions.

5. Target 9 points

The worksheet expertly identifies the key variables in each research question. The

worksheet demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 7.65 points

The worksheet clearly identifies the key variables in each research question. The

worksheet demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the

topic.

3. Approaching 6.75 points

The worksheet adequately identifies the key variables in each research question.

The worksheet demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 5.85 points

The worksheet inadequately identifies the key variables in each research question.

The worksheet demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The worksheet omits or incompletely identifies the key variables in each research

question. The worksheet does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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Operational Definitions 9 points

Criteria Description

Create operational definitions for each variable. (Remember: When you operationalize

a variable you define it and describe how you will measure it in your study.)

5. Target 9 points

The worksheet expertly creates operational definitions for each variable. The

worksheet demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 7.65 points

The worksheet clearly creates operational definitions for each variable. The

worksheet demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the

topic.

3. Approaching 6.75 points

The worksheet adequately creates operational definitions for each variable. The

worksheet demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 5.85 points

The worksheet inadequately creates operational definitions for each variable. The

worksheet demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The worksheet omits or incompletely creates operational definitions for each

variable. The worksheet does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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Mechanics of Writing 2.5 points

Criteria Description

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

structure, etc.

5. Target 2.5 points

No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence

structure are used throughout.

4. Acceptable 2.13 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence

structure are used.

3. Approaching 1.88 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally

appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

2. Insufficient 1.63 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 2.5 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 2.5 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present.

4. Acceptable 2.13 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

3. Approaching 1.88 points

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

errors.

2. Insufficient 1.63 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 50 points

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