Research

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Content: Topic Selection

48 to 52.5 points

Integrated feedback from the professor is apparent. One topic is included from a peer reviewed article (within the last 5 years). A clear gap statement is given and how the gap in the literature relates to the topic of interest. The independent and dependent variables to be measured are listed (quantitative) or the research strategy is discussed (qualitative). Cultural considerations are listed.

40 to 47 points

Most feedback is integrated. One topic is included from a peer reviewed article (within the last 5 years). A gap statement is given and how the gap in the literature relates to the topic of interest is developing. The independent and dependent variables to be measured are listed (quantitative) or the research strategy is discussed (qualitative). Cultural considerations are listed.

1 to 39 points

One topic is included but is not within the last 5 years or is not clear based upon the gap statement. Independent and dependent variables are unclear or research strategy is not discussed. Feedback is not heeded. Cultural Considerations are not listed.

0 points

Not present

Structure 30%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

APA Formatting, Spelling and Grammar

20 to 22.5 points

References follows all current APA criteria

15 to 19 points

Moderate completion of the following: References follows all current APA criteria

1 to 14 points

Minimal completion of the following:

References follows all current APA criteria

0 points

Not present

Total /75