Research

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Literature Review

80 to 85 points

All aspects of the assignment are fully addressed…

· The literature review articulates how the proposed study fills the gap in the peer-reviewed literature.

· Problem statement is clearly stated

· Purpose statement is cleared stated.

· Research question(s) are clearly stated

· Type of design accurately described

· If quantitative: Researcher’s hypothesis and null hypothesis are clearly stated, along with variables

· If qualitative, strategy of inquiry is discussed in light of research question along with one way trustworthiness can be enhanced.

· An explanation of how this research will further the field of counseling is given.

· The literature review provides a compelling case for the study in no more than 2 pages

· Each assertion is supported by a citation

· At least five citations and references from peer-reviewed literature are included

75 to 79 points

Some aspects of the assignment are not fully addressed…

· The literature review articulates how the proposed study fills the gap in the peer-reviewed literature.

· Problem statement is clearly stated

· Purpose statement is cleared stated.

· Research question(s) are clearly stated

· Type of design accurately described

· If quantitative: Researcher’s hypothesis and null hypothesis are clearly stated, along with variables

· If qualitative, strategy of inquiry is discussed in light of research question along with one way trustworthiness can be enhanced.

· An explanation of how this research will further the field of counseling is given.

· The literature review provides a compelling case for the study in no more than 2 pages

· Each assertion is supported by a citation

· At least five citations and references from peer-reviewed literature are included

1 to 74 points

Significant issues are noted with one or more aspects of the assignment…

· The literature review articulates how the proposed study fills the gap in the peer-reviewed literature.

· Problem statement is clearly stated

· Purpose statement is cleared stated.

· Research question(s) are clearly stated

· Type of design accurately described

· If quantitative: Researcher’s hypothesis and null hypothesis are clearly stated, along with variables

· If qualitative, strategy of inquiry is discussed in light of research question along with one way trustworthiness can be enhanced.

· An explanation of how this research will further the field of counseling is given.

· The literature review provides a compelling case for the study in no more than 2 pages

· Each assertion is supported by a citation

· At least five citations and references from peer-reviewed literature are included

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0 points

Not present

Integration

9 to 13 points

Mastery is demonstrated through a clear presentation of…

· One biblical principle/scripture is detailed in light of the proposal

· At least one scholarly source is use to discuss how the implications of this research study furthers that biblical principle

7 to 9 points

Understanding is demonstrated through a clear presentation of…

· One biblical principle/scripture is detailed in light of the proposal

· At least one scholarly source is use to discuss how the implications of this research study furthers that biblical principle

1 to 7 points

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

· There is no biblical principles highlighted

· At least one scholarly source is not used to discuss how the implications of the study furthers the principle

0 points

Not present

Structure 30%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Mechanics

11 to 12 points

No grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors. Vocabulary is sophisticated and correct as are sentences which vary in structure and length. Writing is precise. Word choice is appropriate. Writing style is professional, objective

9 to 11 points

Few grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. A few fragments Vocabulary is used properly though sentences may be simple. Writing lacks preciseness. Word choice is adequate. Writing style is casual; may use colloquial terms or slang.

1 to 9 points

Several grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present Sentence fragments frequent. Sentences are simple. Writing is somewhat unclear, unfocused and may not demonstrate economy of words. Writing style may be dramatic or biased.

0 points

Numerous spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors are present and detract from writing. Writing is unclear, unfocused and does not demonstrate economy of words. Writing style is dramatic or biased.

APA Format Elements

13 to 15 points

Title Page, Abstract, and Reference Page are present and are properly formatted. In text citations are in current APA style. Reference page references are correctly formatted. Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch margins and written in appropriate font for APA style. Quotations are rarely used.

10 to 12 points

Missing title page, abstract or reference page or a few errors in formatting of one or more. In text citations are in current APA style with few errors. Reference page references contain a few errors. Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch margins and written in appropriate font for APA style. Quotations are sometimes used.

1 to 9 points

Missing two or more of title page, abstract or reference page or frequent errors in formatting of title page, abstract or title page. In text citations are in current APA style though several errors are present. Reference page references contain frequent errors. Paper is double-spaced, but margins or fonts are incorrect. Quotations are used frequently.

0 points

Cover page, Running head, and References are not included or not formatted correctly. In-text citations are not formatted correctly. Reference page references contain frequent errors. Paper is not double-spaced, margins are incorrect, or font is incorrect. Quotations are over-used.

Research Elements

13 to 15 points

All major points, arguments and opinions are supported by scholarly sources less than 5 years old. Sources include academic journal articles and books.

Cited sources within text are also cited in reference page

10 to 12 points

All major points, arguments and opinions are supported by scholarly sources. Sources include academic journal articles and books but some sources are older than 5 years.

There may be some mismatch between in text citations and the reference page

1 to 9 points

Not all major points, arguments and opinions are supported by scholarly sources. Sources include academic journal articles and books but some sources are older than 5 years Sources also include non-professional, or online, inappropriate sources. An incomplete or inaccurate Reference page is provided.

0 points

Appropriate sources are not used or sources are lacking entirely. Arguments, points and opinions are not supported with research. Reference page is incomplete or missing.

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