PSY326.W5A1.10.2018

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Total Possible Score: 25.00

Applies the First Step of the Scientific Method by Stating the Research Question and/or Hypothesis

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Accurately and clearly applies the first step of the scientific method by stating a through and clearly defined research question and/or hypothesis.

Proficient - Applies the first step of the scientific method by stating a clearly defined research question and/or hypothesis. Minor details are missing, slightly unclear, or inaccurate.

Basic – Partially applies the first step of the scientific method by stating a minimally defined research question and/or hypothesis. Relevant details are missing, unclear, and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to apply the first step of the scientific method by stating a through and clearly defined research question and/or hypothesis; however, significant details are missing, entirely unclear, and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The application of the first step of the scientific method by stating the research question and/or hypothesis is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Examines Psychological Literature and Research by Summarizing and Citing the Methods and Findings of at Least Two Previous Research Studies on the Topic, and Using the Terminology in Describing Qualitative, Quantitative, Experimental, and Non-Experimental Approaches

Total: 4.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly examines psychological literature and research by summarizing and citing the methods and findings of at least two previous published research studies on the topic and accurately using the terminology in describing qualitative, quantitative, experimental, or non-experimental approaches of the studies.

Proficient - Examines psychological literature and research by summarizing and citing the methods and findings of two previous published research studies on the topic and using the terminology describing qualitative, quantitative, experimental, or non-experimental approaches of the studies. Minor details are missing or slightly inaccurate.

Basic - Minimally examines psychological literature and research by summarizing and citing the methods and findings of one previously published research study relevant to the topic and minimally using the terminology describing qualitative, quantitative, experimental, or non-experimental approaches of the studies. Relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate

Below Expectations - Attempts to examine psychological literature and research by summarizing the findings of previous research related to the topic; however, does not use the terminology describing qualitative, quantitative, experimental, or non-experimental approaches of the studies, and/or significant details are missing and entirely inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The examination of psychological literature and research is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Applies the Scientific Method by Selecting the Approach (Qualitative or Quantitative), Research Design, Sampling Strategy, Data Collection Procedures, and Data Analysis Techniques to be Used. If the Approach is Quantitative, Describe the Variables, Measures, and Statistical Tests You Would Use

Total: 6.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly applies the scientific method by selecting the appropriate approach, research design, sampling strategy, data collection procedures, and data analysis techniques to be used. If the approach is quantitative, identifies and describes variables, measures, and statistical tests to be used.

Proficient - Applies the scientific method by selecting the approach, research design, sampling strategy, data collection procedures, and data analysis techniques to be used. If the approach is quantitative, identifies variables, measures, and statistical tests to be used. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially applies the scientific method by selecting a somewhat appropriate approach, research design, sampling strategy, data collection procedures, and data analysis techniques to be used. If the approach is quantitative, does not identify all of the variables, measures, or statistical tests to be used. Relevant details are missing and/or inappropriate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to apply the scientific method by selecting the appropriate approach, research design, sampling strategy, data collection procedures, and data analysis techniques to be used; however, does not identify variables, measures, and statistical tests to be used if the approach is quantitative, and/or significant details are missing and entirely inappropriate.

Non-Performance - The application of the scientific method by selecting the approach, research design, sampling strategy, data collection procedures, and data analysis techniques to be used is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Evaluates the Suitability of the Selected Research Design, and Justifies the Choices Made for the Research Design and Methods

Total: 5.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly evaluates the suitability of the selected research design, and fully justifies the choices made for the research design and methods, fully supporting ideas with citations of at least two scholarly sources about research methods.

Proficient - Evaluates the suitability of the selected research design, and justifies the choices made for the research design and methods, supporting ideas with citations of one or two scholarly sources about research methods. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally evaluates the suitability of the selected research design, and partially justifies the choices made for the research design and method, somewhat supporting ideas with citations of one or two scholarly sources about research methods. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to evaluate the suitability of the selected research design; however, does not justify or the methodological choices made, support ideas with citations of one or two scholarly sources about research methods, and/or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The evaluation of the suitability of the selected research design and justification of the choices made for the research design and methods are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Analyzes the Impact of Ethical Concerns on the Proposed Study, and Explains What Will be Done to Handle Applicable Ethical Concerns

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly analyzes the impact of ethical concerns on the proposed study, and comprehensively explains what will be done to handle all applicable ethical concerns.

Proficient - Analyzes the impact of ethical concerns on the proposed study, and explains what will be done to handle all applicable ethical concerns. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally analyzes the impact of ethical concerns on the proposed study, and partially explains what will be done to handle all applicable ethical concerns. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze the impact of ethical concerns on the proposed study and explains what will be done to handle all applicable ethical concerns; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The analysis of the impact of ethical concerns on the proposed study and explanation of what will be done to handle all applicable ethical concerns are either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: APA Formatting

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors. 

Basic - Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements. 

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Page Requirement

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.   

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Resource Requirement

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.