Doctoral research

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Excellent Criteria

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Element 1: Problem Statement (not to exceed 150 words)

9 (10%) Student presents a thorough and detailed problem statement that includes four specific components: the hook, anchor, general business problem, and specific business problem.

8.55 (9.5%) Student presents a thorough and detailed problem statement that includes four specific components: the hook, anchor, general business problem, and specific business problem. There are one or two minor errors.

7.65 (8.5%) Student presents some details on the problem statement that includes four components: the hook, anchor, general business problem, and specific business problem; however, there is some issues with alignment and/or one of the four components.

6.75 (7.5%) Student presents a cursory or incomplete problem statement of the four specific components: the hook, anchor, general business problem, and specific business problem, and/or is more than 150 words.

4.5 (5%) Does not meet minimal standards.

0 (0%) Did not submit element.

Element 2: Purpose Statement (not to exceed 200 words)

9 (10%) Student presents a thorough and detailed purpose statement that identifies the research method, the research design, independent and dependent variables, specific population group,

8.55 (9.5%) Student presents a thorough and detailed purpose statement that identifies the research method, the research design, independent and dependent variables, specific population group,

7.65 (8.5%) Student presents a purpose statement that identifies with some details the research method, the research design, independent and dependent variables, specific population group,

6.75 (7.5%) Student presents a cursory or incomplete purpose statement that identifies with vague or missing details the research method, the research design, independent and dependent variables, specific population group, geographic location, and the contribution to social change is

4.5 (5%) Does not meet minimal standards.

0 (0%) Did not submit element.

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geographic location, and the contribution to social change is described.

geographic location, and the contribution to social change is described. There are one or two minor errors.

geographic location, and the contribution to social change is described but there are some issues with alignment and/or some of the components.

described, and/or is more than 200 words.

Element 3: Nature of the Study (a single paragraph for each component)

9 (10%) Student presents a thorough and detailed nature of the study section that identifies the selection of one method and why other methods would not work, including at least one citation as well as identifies the selection of the design and why it was selected over other designs, including at least one citation.

8.55 (9.5%) Student presents a thorough and detailed nature of the study section that identifies the selection of one method and why other methods would not work, including at least one citation as well as identifies the selection of the design and why it was selected over other designs, including at least one citation. There are one or two minor errors.

7.65 (8.5%) Student presents a nature of the study section with some details on the selection of one method, why other methods would not work, and at least one citation as well as some details on the selection of the design, why it was selected over other designs, and at least one citation; however there are some issues with details or citations.

6.75 (7.5%) Student presents a cursory or incomplete nature of the study section with few details on the selection of one method and why other methods would not work, and/or does not include at least one citation and/or few details on the selection of the design and why it was selected over other designs, and/or does not include at least one citation.

4.5 (5%) Does not meet minimal standards.

0 (0%) Did not submit element.

Element 4: Research Question(s) & Hypotheses (20 words max per item)

9 (10%) Student presents research questions that align to the problem statement, and hypotheses are identified with research questions. There are no errors.

8.55 (9.5%) Student presents research questions that align to the problem statement, and hypotheses are identified with research questions. There are one or two minor errors.

7.65 (8.5%) Student presents research questions that mostly align to the problem statement, and hypotheses are identified with research questions; however, it loosely aligns to the

6.75 (7.5%) Student presents vague research questions (quantitative/mixed methods) that do not align to the problem statement and/or hypotheses are identified with research questions, but are not correctly formatted and/or the research question(s) and/or

4.5 (5%) Does not meet minimal standards.

0 (0%) Did not submit element.

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problem statement and/or is too broad or too narrow and/or hypotheses are not correctly formatted.

hypotheses are not appropriate for the study.

Element 5: Theoretical Framework (not to exceed 1 page)

9 (10%) Student presents a thorough and detailed theoretical framework that includes the name of the framework, name of the theorist (if applicable), lists key concepts, identifies key propositions, and identifies application to his/her study.

8.55 (9.5%) Student presents a thorough and detailed theoretical framework that includes the name of the framework, name of the theorist (if applicable), lists key concepts, identifies key propositions, and identifies application to his/her study. There are one or two minor errors.

7.65 (8.5%) Student presents a theoretical framework that includes some details including the name of the framework, name of the theorist (if applicable), lists some key concepts, identifies some key propositions, and identifies some details of the application to his/her study.

6.75 (7.5%) Student presents a cursory or incomplete theoretical framework that includes vague or missing details on the name of the framework, name of the theorist (if applicable), lists few key concepts, identifies few key propositions, and/or identifies few details of the application to his/her study.

4.5 (5%) Does not meet minimal standards.

0 (0%) Did not submit element.

Element 6: References

9 (10%) Student identifies several peer- reviewed references in proper APA format in his/her Reference section. All references are correctly formatted, current, and relevant to study. There are no errors.

8.55 (9.5%) Student identifies several peer- reviewed references in proper APA format in his/her Reference section. All references are correctly formatted, current, and relevant to study. There are one or two minor errors.

7.65 (8.5%) Student identifies some peer- reviewed references in proper APA format in his/her Reference section. Most references are correctly formatted, current, and relevant to study.

6.75 (7.5%) Student identifies few peer-reviewed references and/or references are not in proper APA format in his/her Reference section and/or references are not current or relevant to study.

4.5 (5%) Does not meet minimal standards.

0 (0%) Did not submit element.

Element 7: Critical Thinking

9 (10%) Writing exhibits excellent evidence of thoughtful critical analysis and

8.55 (9.5%) Writing exhibits excellent evidence of thoughtful critical analysis and

7.65 (8.5%) Writing exhibits some evidence of thoughtful critical analysis and thinking. A

6.75 (7.5%) Writing exhibits little evidence of thoughtful critical analysis and thinking. Examination is not made of

4.5 (5%) Does not meet minimal standards.

0 (0%) Did not submit element.

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thinking; careful examination is made of assumptions and possible biases, with detailed supporting rationale. Writing synthesizes the classroom experiences and content; analyze patterns or connections between theory and practice; and draws logical conclusions based on well- reasoned, superb arguments.

thinking; careful examination is made of assumptions and possible biases, with detailed supporting rationale. Writing synthesizes the classroom experiences and content; analyze patterns or connections between theory and practice; and draws logical conclusions based on well- reasoned, superb arguments. There are one or two minor errors in explanation.

good examination is made of assumptions and possible biases, with some supporting rationale. Writing synthesizes the classroom experiences and content; analyzes patterns or connections between theory and practice; and draws logical conclusions based on well- reasoned arguments adequately, but not superbly.

assumptions and possible biases. Writing does not synthesize the classroom experiences and content; nor analyzes patterns or connections between theory and practice. Logical conclusions based on well- reasoned arguments are not exhibited.

Element 8: Written Delivery Style & Grammar

13.5 (15%) Student consistently follows APA writing style and basic rules of formal English grammar and written essay style. Student communicates in a cohesive, logical style. There are no spelling or grammar errors.

12.82 (14.25%) Student consistently follows APA writing style and basic rules of formal English grammar and written essay style. Student communicates in a cohesive, logical style. There are one or two minor errors in spelling or grammar.

11.47 (12.75%) Student mostly follows APA writing style and basic rules of formal English grammar and written essay style. Student mostly communicates in a cohesive, logical style. There are some errors in spelling or grammar.

10.12 (11.25%) Student does not follow APA writing style and basic rules of formal English grammar and written essay style and does not communicate in a cohesive, logical style.

6.75 (7.5%) Does not meet minimal standards.

0 (0%) Did not submit element.

Element 9: Formal and Appropriate Documentation of Evidence, Attribution of Ideas (APA Citations)

13.5 (15%) Student demonstrates full adherence to scholarly reference requirements and adheres to APA style

12.82 (14.25%) Student demonstrates full adherence to scholarly reference requirements and adheres

11.47 (12.75%) Student mostly adheres to scholarly reference requirements and/or mostly

10.12 (11.25%) Student demonstrates weak or inconsistent adherence scholarly reference requirements and/or weak or

6.75 (7.5%) Does not meet minimal standards.

0 (0%) Did not submit element.

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with respect to source attribution, references, heading and subheading logic, table of contents and lists of charts, etc. There are no APA errors.

to APA style with respect to source attribution, references, heading and subheading logic, table of contents and lists of charts, etc. There are one or two minor errors in APA style or format.

adheres to APA style with respect to source attribution, references, heading and subheading logic, table of contents and lists of charts, etc. Some errors in APA format and style are evident.

inconsistent adherence to APA style with respect to source attribution, references, heading and subheading logic, table of contents and lists of charts, etc. Several errors in APA format and style are evident.

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