Research Topic: R & R Studio: A sample computer automated exploratory data analysis project

Component Exemplary (3) Adequate (2) Inadequate (1) Score

Project overview

Effectively and insightfully develops a set

of testable, supportable and impactful

study hypotheses.

Develops a set of testable and

supportable hypotheses.

Hypotheses are not testable or

justifiable. 3

Justification for

hypotheses

The introduction section provides a

cogent overview of conceptual and

theoretical issues related to the study

hypotheses. Demonstrates outstanding

critical thinking.

The introduction section provides a

logical overview of conceptual and

theoretical issues related to the

study hypotheses. Demonstrates

competent critical thinking.

Very little support for the conceptual

and theoretical relevant to the study

hypotheses was provided. Provides

little evidence of sound critical thinking.

3

Supporting evidence Provides clearly appropriate evidence to

support position

Provides adequate evidence to

support position

Provides little or no evidence to

support position 3

Review of relevant

research

Sophisticated integration, synthesis, and

critique of literature from related fields.

Places work within larger context.

Provides a meaningful summary of

the literature. Shows understanding

of relevant literature

Provides little or no relevant

scholarship. 3

Maintains purpose/focus

The project is well organized and has a

tight and cohesive focus that is integrated

throughout the document

The project has an organizational

structure and the focus is clear

throughout.

The document lacks focus or contains

major drifts in focus 3

Methodology

Grammar, clarity, and

organization

The manuscript is well written and ideas

are well developed and explained.

Sentences and paragraphs are

grammatically correct. Uses subheadings

appropriately.

The manuscript effectively

communicates ideas. The writing is

grammatically correct, but some

sections lack clarity.

The manuscript is poorly written and

confusing. Ideas are not communicated

effectively.

3

References and citations Properly and explicitly cited. Reference

list matches citations

Properly cited. May have a few

instances in which proper citations

are missing.

The manuscript lacks proper citations

or includes no citations. 3

24Overall Total:

Team: Project Evaluation Rubric

Identifies appropriate methodologies and

research techniques (e.g., justifies the

sample, procedures, and measures). Data

analytic plan is suitable to test study

hypotheses. Provides appropriate

justification for controls. Project is

feasible

Identifies appropriate methodologies

and research techniques but some

details are missing or vague.

The methodologies described are either

not suited or poorly suited to test

hypotheses. The methodology is under-

developed and/or is not feasible.

3• Sample

• Procedures

• Measures

• Data analytic plan