Assignment 1: LASA 2: Final Project: Final Research Paper

Unsatisfactory

1

Emerging

2

Proficient

3

Exemplary

4

Score

Assignment Components

Abstract

CO 1, 2

Unclear and incorrect review of most important components of research study. Many key components are missing. Word count not met.

Somewhat unclear review of most important components of research study. A few key components are missing. Barely met the required word count.

Clear and concise review of most important components of the research study. Met the required word count.

Clear, concise, and engaging review of all components of the research study. Met the required word count.

[Score x 11 = 44 pts]

Literature review

CO 2

Evidence is missing throughout and sources are inappropriate and did not support hypothesis.

Basic evidence is given that a review of the literature was completed and sources are either inappropriate or too few. They did not directly support hypothesis.

Convincing evidence is given that a thorough review of literature was completed and a variety of sources (at least 4) are appropriate and directly used to support hypothesis

Convincing evidence is given that an insightful and thorough review of literature was completed and a variety of sources (at least 4) are intriguing, appropriate, and directly used to support hypothesis.

[Score x 11 = 44 pts]

Methods:

Participants

CO 1

Little to no understanding of participate for research study.

Unclear understanding of participate for research study.

Clear understanding of participants for research study

Scholarly understanding of participants for research study.

[Score x 5 = 20 pts]

Measures or Instruments

CO 1

Measures/instruments used in research study are lacking or missing.

Measures/instruments used in research study are incomplete or not accurate.

Measures/instruments used in research study are identified and accurate.

Measures/instruments used in research study are explained and accurate.

[Score x 5 = 20 pts]

Procedure

CO 1

Procedures for research study are lacking or missing.

Procedures for research study are inaccurate or not complete.

Procedures for research study are identified and accurate.

Procedures for research study are explained and accurate.

[Score x 5 = 20 pts]

Ethical Issues

CO 3

Presentation of possible ethical issues and solutions is lacking or inaccurate. Little to any APA ethical guidelines are present.

Presentation of possible ethical issues and solutions is not clear or not convincing. APA ethical guidelines are somewhat present.

Presentation of possible ethical issues and solutions is clear and convincing and present APA ethical guidelines.

Presentation of possible ethical issues and solutions is insightful and convincing and present APA ethical guidelines. It represents a thorough representation of many ethical issues within many elements of the research.

[Score x 9 = 36 pts]

Results and Discussion section:

Anticipated results, flaws, Implications for results, Future directions

CO 1, 2, 3

Anticipated results are inaccurate. Statistical test to be used is unclear or completely inappropriate. Reasoning for using test is incorrect or missing. Possible flaws are lacking and justification for their existence is missing. Implications for future use of this research study and findings are missing.

Anticipated results are unclear or not related to the research study. Statistical test to be used is either unclear or somewhat inappropriate. Reasoning for using test is flawed or incomplete. Possible flaws are too few and justifications for their existence is lacking. Implications for future use of this research study and findings is incomplete, but present.

Anticipated results are clear and related to the research study. Statistical test to be used is clearly identified and appropriate. Appropriate reasoning for using test is presented.

Possible flaws are explored and justifications for their existence are explained.

Implications for future use of this research study and findings are presented.

Anticipated results are clear and comprehensive. Statistical test to be used is clearly identified and astute. Appropriate reasoning for using test is presented.

All possible flaws are explored and justifications for their existence are explained in detail. Implications for future use of this research study and findings are detailed.

[Score x 13 = 52 pts]

Writing Components

Organization

Introduction

Thesis

Transitions

Conclusion

Introduction is limited or missing entirely.

The paper lacks a thesis statement.

Transitions are infrequent, illogical, or missing entirely.

Conclusion is limited or missing entirely.

Introduction is present but incomplete or underdeveloped.

The paper is loosely organized around a thesis that may have to be inferred.

Transitions are sporadic.

Conclusion is present, but incomplete or underdeveloped.

Introduction has a clear opening, provides background information, and states the topic.

The paper is organized around an arguable, clearly stated thesis statement.

Transitions are appropriate and help the flow of ideas.

Conclusion summarizes main argument and has a clear ending.

Introduction catches the reader’s attention, provides compelling and appropriate background info, and clearly states the topic.

The paper is well organized around an arguable, focused thesis.

Thoughtful transitions clearly show how ideas relate.

Conclusion leaves the reader with a sense of closure and provides concluding insights.

[Score x 4 = 16 pts]

Usage and Mechanics

Grammar

Spelling

Sentence structure

Writing contains numerous errors in spelling, grammar, and/or sentence structure that severely interferes with readability and comprehension.

Errors in spelling and grammar exist that somewhat interfere with readability and/or comprehension.

Writing follows conventions of spelling and grammar throughout. Errors are infrequent and do not interfere with readability or comprehension.

The paper is basically error free in terms of mechanics. Grammar and mechanics help establish a clear idea and aid the reader in following the writer’s logic.

[Score x 4 = 16 pts]

APA Elements

Cover Page

Attribution

Paraphrasing

Quotations

Reference Page

No attempt at APA format.

APA format is attempted to paraphrase, quote, and cite, but errors are significant. Met most APA formatting requests.

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited in many spots throughout when appropriate or called for. Met all APA formatting requests. Errors present are somewhat minor.

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited throughout the presentation when appropriate or called for. Met all APA formatting requests. Only a few minor errors present.

[Score x 6 = 24 pts]

Style

Audience

Word Choice

Writing often slips into first and/or second person.

Word choice is consistently inaccurate, unclear, or inappropriate for the audience.

Writing sometimes slips into first and/or second person.

Word choice is sometimes inaccurate, unclear, or inappropriate for the audience.

Writing remains in third person throughout writing.

Word choice is accurate, clear and appropriate for the audience.

Writing remains professional in third person throughout writing.

Word choice is precise, appropriate for the audience, and memorable.

[Score x 2 = 8 pts]

Subtotal

Timeliness

Late Work penalty:

Total Score

/300 pts