Research Mini Prospectus

1 Unsatisfactory 0.00%

2 Less Than Satisfactory 74.00%

3 Satisfactory 79.00%

4 Good 87.00%

5 Excellent 100.00%

70.0 %Research Prospectus

10.0 % Purpose Statement

Purpose of the study is not complete.

Purpose statement and framework are vague and insufficiently developed.

Explanation of the purpose of the study is clearly stated. Reader is able to glean how literature supports the purpose of the study Theoretical and conceptual framework minimally supports the research questions and need for the study.

Explanation of the purpose of the study is detailed and includes relevant literature to support the study. Theoretical and conceptual framework is detailed and aligns to the research questions.

Explanation of the purpose of the study is comprehensive and literature is used to justify the purpose of the study. Theoretical and conceptual framework is comprehensive and focuses the research questions, and clearly justifies a need for the study.

30.0 % Literature Review

Literature review is not complete.

Literature review is vague and insufficiently developed.

Reader is able to glean how prior research, empirical studies, and theoretical issues are related to and different from the proposed study.

A detailed analysis of prior research, empirical studies, and theoretical issues demonstrates a clear relationship to the research questions. Critical analysis of methodologies describes differences between previous studies and proposed study.

Critical analysis of prior research, empirical studies, and theoretical issues is comprehensive. Research findings demonstrate a clear relationship to the research questions and author illustrates how proposed study expands on findings. Critical analysis of methodologies illustrates how proposed study expands on methodologies previously used to investigate the problem.

30.0 % Research Design and Methods

Methods section is not complete.

Methods section is vague and insufficiently developed.

Reader is able to glean research design and methods. Descriptions of research method, subjects, materials, data analysis, and procedures need additional justification.

Explanation of the research design is detailed. Description of research method, subjects, materials, data analysis, and procedures is detailed. Additional literature may provide a stronger justification.

Explanation of the research design is comprehensive. Description of research method, subjects, materials and procedures is comprehensive and justified. Description and justification for data analysis method and procedures is comprehensive.

20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness

15.0 % Argument Logic and Construction

Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.

Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

5.0 % Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

10.0 %Format

5.0 % Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

APA format is not used appropriately, or is rarely followed correctly.

APA format is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.

APA format is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

APA format is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

All APA format elements are correct.

5.0 % Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style)

No reference page is included. No in-text citations are used.

Reference page is present. In-text citations are inconsistently used and often used incorrectly.

Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present. In-text citations are used consistently but with occasional errors.

Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and in-text citation style is usually correct.

In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.

100 % Total Weightage