Using the checklist provided on pages 47 and 48 of the text, please prepare and post a document explaining your proposed research project. Answer questions 1-4 on the checklist, and explain your choices.
Book - Practical Research: Planning and Design.
Paul D. Leedy
Use the example below to organize your thoughts and the information you find as you develop your
paper.
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overview of the research process.
curiosity relating to your profession.
Make notes in the center column (see below) as resources are identified and read.
ile an annotated bibliography as you find information as this will help you keep your
sources organized and references correct.
Notes made from resources.
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question extensively using information from the middle column above.
on what you’ve learned.
Discuss how you plan to build on this knowledge going forward.
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Grantham University Soft
-Skills Rubrics
-Undergraduate
COMMUNICATION
Proficient
Advancing
Developing
Emerging
COMMUNICATION
4pts
3pts
2pts
1pt
30%
The writing is clear and
concise and is free of errors,
demonstrating proficiency in
using citations, and following
style guidelines in terms of
formatting, conventions, and
grammar, and is structured in
a way that readers can easily
follow.
Appropriate tools and
graphics are used.
The writing is clear and concise
but may contain minimal errors
in using citations, formatting,
conventions, or grammar. The
development of ideas is
in a
logical, sequential order, though
some significant points are not
fully developed. Tools may not
be
used in the most efficient
manner.
The writing is clear, though it
may contain minimal errors in
using citations, formatting, or
style/grammar conventions.
Writing is sometimes unfocused,
may diverge from main point,
lacks a logical organizational
strategy, and/or leaves some
significant points
underdeveloped.
The writing addresses the
assignment criteria, however,
lacks sufficient clarity, and few
details are provided or details
provided are incorrect or
unrelated to the topic. E
rrors in
usin
g citations, formatting, or
style/grammar conventions can
hinder the transmission of
ideas.
Essay demonstrates
little to no organization of ideas,
and lacks development of ideas.
10/30%
Writing
and Using
Appropriate Tools
The author approaches the
analysis of the research
project purposefully and
critically, fully
exploring the
learning situation,
demonstrating a full
comprehension of subject
matter, and showing an ability
to blend the learning
experience with the course
content.
The author
identifies
relationships among ideas
encountered within the various
stages of the research project
and how these relationships
contribute to a deeper
understanding of the question
at issue. Essay demonstrates
an understanding of the
concepts studied and a
n ability
to apply those concepts in
writing.
Author identifies connections
between ideas, but doesn’t fully
explore the ways these ideas
relate. Essay demonstrates
understanding of the material,
but lacks detail or depth in
response.
The author
identifies central
ideas, but does little to connect
ideas to each other or to the
main point of the essay. The
author demonstrates
understanding of the purpose of
intellectual inquiry, but is reliant
on authority figures (such as the
instructor or source
s examined)
to clarify or determine the
meaning of a given task.
10/30%
Content
The author’s voice is clear and
adopts an appropriate
academic tone. The essay
demonstrates an awareness of
audience, and seeks to meet
their needs and expectations.
Author’s voice is clear and
academic in tone. It is evident
that audience has been
considered though some needs
or expectations were
overlooked.
Author’s voice is often clear, but
does not always adopt an
academic tone. Audience has
been considered
but many of
their needs or expectations
have not been met.
Author’s voice is awkward or
buried in the writing and lacks
academic tone. It is evident
that audience has not been
considered throughout the
writing of the essa
y.
10/30%
Using Appropriate
Voice
Adapted from rubrics posted on AAC&U website
-Undergraduate
-Spring 2015
CRITICAL THINKING
Proficient
Advancing
Developing
Emerging
CRITICAL THINKING
4pts
3pts
2pts
1pt
30%
Information from drawn from
source(s) or through
experience and observation is
thoroughly questioned and
results in a comprehensive
analysis or synthesis.
Information from source(s) or
through experience and
observation is questioned
enough to provide the basis for
a coherent and in
-depth
analysis.
Information from source(s) or
through experience and
observation is taken with some
questioning of its validity or
accuracy, but interpretation or
evaluation of ideas presented
lacks sufficient depth or
analysis.
Information from source(s) or
through e
xperience and
observation is taken without
questioning its validity or
accuracy. There is little to no
interpretation or evaluation of
ideas presented.
7.5/30%
Questioning
Information
Author
i
dentifies and e
valuates
relevant point of view and
uses
questions to determine
accuracy, relevance, and
completeness of information.
Author i
dentifies a different
point of view and may
superficially evaluate the point
of view.
Author m
ay identify a different
point of view but fails to explain
the point of v
iew. May include
irrelevant or insignificant
aspects of the point of view.
Author d
oes not identify or
describe a different point of
view. Only repeats information.
Does not distinguish between
fact and opinion.
7.5/30%
Evaluating Information
Evaluation of solutions
considers important factors in
problem
-solving, such as the
context of the problem, logic
and reasoning, and the
feasibility and potential impact
of solutions. The discussion is
well documented and
comprehensive.
Evaluation of solutions considers
important factors in problem
-
solving, such as the context of
the problem, logic and
reasoning, and the feasibility
and potential impact of
solutions.
Evaluation of solutions considers
important factors in problem
-
solving, such as the context of
the problem, logic and
reasoning, and the feasibility
and potential impact of
solutions, but lacks sufficient
depth to provide any real
answers.
Evaluation of solutions considers
important factors in problem
-
solving, such as the context of
the problem, logic and
reasoning, and the feasibility
and potential impact of
solutions, but remains
superficial.
7.5/30%
Evaluating Solutions
Examines issues with a full
,
thorough understanding of the
roles context and agenda play
in the formulation of ideas, the
decision
-making process, and
in presenting a position.
Identifies personal agenda as
well as the agenda of others.
Considers context in evaluation
of ideas and i
n making
decision
s.
Accounts for some context
when engaging in ideas and in
decision making. Identifies the
agenda of others, but does not
show a full understanding his or
her own biases.
Understands context at a
surface
-level, but does not
demonstrate
an awareness of
the role it plays in taking a
position.
7.5/30%
Considering Context
Adapted from rubrics posted on
AAC&U website
-undergraduate
-level-
Fall 2014
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Requirements
of
the
Final
Paper
in
CA499
ï‚·
Your
paper
should
be
at
least
4000
words
long
(this
can
range
anywhe
re
between
12
-
15
pages
or
mo
re).
ï‚·
The
paper
should
have
at
least
10
cited
resources
within
the
paper.
At
least
six
(6)
of
these
resources
must
be
peer
-
reviewed
library
resources.
ï‚·
Your
paper
must
combine
information
from
two
different
disciplines
–
preferably
disciplines
you’ve
taken
at
least
one
class
in
du
ring
your
college
career.
ï‚·
Your
paper
must
be
in
APA
format,
using
the
6th
edition
of
the
APA
Publication
Style
Guide
.
ï‚·
All
information
drawn
from
external
sources
must
be
cited
properly
,
both
within
the
text
of
your
essay
and
in
a
references
page
.
Paper
Rubric
ï‚·
20%
of
the
grade
–
Met
criteria
for
the
p
aper
(
l
ength,
resources,
integrating
d
isciplines
,
etc.
)
ï‚·
20%
of
the
grade
–
Met
APA
style
requirements
(formatting,
citations,
conventions,
etc.)
ï‚·
10%
of
the
grade
–
Adhered
to
grammar
and
mechanics
ï‚·
50%
of
the
grade
–
Content
Grading
Criteria
Assignments
Maximum
Points
Meets
or
exceeds
established
assignment
criteria
20
Meets
APA
style
requirements
20
Content
of
the
paper
is
well
-
reasoned,
exploring
concepts
and
theories
addressed
logically
and
completely,
and
factors
in
the
needs
and
expectations
of
the
reader
50
Uses
proper
mechanics,
punctuation,
sentence
structure,
grammar,
and
spelling
10
Total
100
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