Proposal Methods
Proposal Methods
Criteria
Levels of Achievement
Content
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not present
Population and Sampling
(70%; 105 points)
24 – 26 points
Mastery is demonstrated through a clear presentation of…
· A description of the studied population is given (attributes, diagnoses, demographics, etc.)
· The sampling method is included
· Rationale for choosing that sampling method
· Inclusion and exclusion criteria for becoming a participant
· Screening of participants
· Briefing of participants
· Any other procedures or processes related to obtaining a sample
· Setting of the research is included
21 – 23 points
Understanding is demonstrated through a clear presentation of…
· A description of the studied population is given (attributes, diagnoses, demographics, etc.)
· The sampling method is included
· Rationale for choosing that sampling method
· Inclusion and exclusion criteria for becoming a participant
· Screening of participants
· Briefing of participants
· Any other procedures or processes related to obtaining a sample
1 – 20 points Significant issues were noted with one or more of the following…
· Population is not fully described
· Sampling method is not stated
· Rationale for choice sampling method not fully presented
· Inclusion and exclusion criteria for participation not fully presented
· Briefing and screening of participants not fully presented
0 points
Not present
Instrumentation
24 – 26 points
Mastery is demonstrated through a clear presentation of…
· Each instrument is described in detail
· Reliability discussed, type with data, supported by peer-reviewed article(s) with citations
· Validity discussed, type with data, supported by peer-reviewed article(s) with citations
· Rationale for selecting instrument(s), supported by peer-reviewed article(s) with citations
· Type of data generated by the instrument is specified (nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio)
· Operational definition of variable(s) is consistent with instrument(s) (i.e., ability-based emotional intelligence is measured by an ability-based emotional intelligence instrument rather than a trait-based instrument)
· Sample questions on each instrument are provided
· A copy of the instrument with permissions information (such as an email from the author) is included in the appendix of the paper
21 – 23 points
Understanding is demonstrated through a clear presentation of…
· Each instrument is described in detail
· Reliability discussed, type with data, supported by peer-reviewed article(s) with citations
· Validity discussed, type with data, supported by peer-reviewed article(s) with citations
· Rationale for selecting instrument(s), supported by peer-reviewed article(s) with citations
· Type of data generated by the instrument is specified (nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio)
· Operational definition of variable(s) is consistent with instrument(s) (i.e., ability-based emotional intelligence is measured by an ability-based emotional intelligence instrument rather than a trait-based instrument)
1 – 20 points
Significant issues were noted with one or more of the following…
· Instrument(s) are not described in detail
· Reliability is not fully discussed and supported by data and published sources.
· Validity is not fully discussed and supported by data and published sources.
· Rationale for selecting instrument(s), supported by peer-reviewed article(s) with citations not fully presented
· Type of data generated by the instrument is not specified (nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio)
· Operational definition of variable(s) is not consistent with instrument(s) (i.e., ability-based emotional intelligence is measured by an ability-based emotional intelligence instrument rather than a trait-based instrument)
0 points
Not present
Procedures (27)
25 – 27 points
Mastery is demonstrated through a clear presentation of…
· Description and name of the design of the proposed study
· The theoretical support for using this study design to test the hypotheses
· The treatment protocols (if treatments are included)
· The measured variables and how they were measured.
· When the data was collected
· The controls used
· How the controls impact the internal and external validity of the study
22-24 points
Understanding is demonstrated through a clear presentation of…
· Description and name of the design of the proposed study
· The theoretical support for using this study design to test the hypotheses
· The treatment protocols (if treatments are included)
· The measured variables and how they were measured.
· When the data was collected
· The controls used
· How the controls impact the internal and external validity of the study
1 – 21 points
Significant issues were noted regarding clarity of presentation or content not presented per the following…
· Description and name of the design of the proposed study
· The theoretical support for using this study design to test the hypotheses
· The treatment protocols (if treatments are included)
· The measured variables and how they were measured.
· When the data was collected
· The controls used
· How the controls impact the internal and external validity of the study
0 points
Not present
Analysis
24 – 26 points
Mastery is demonstrated through a clear presentation of…
· The statistical test(s) used for analysis
· The rationale for using this statistical test for analysis
· How the results of the analysis are used to evaluate the hypotheses
· Type of data that will be generated
21 – 23 points
Understanding is demonstrated through a clear presentation of…
· The statistical test(s) used for analysis
· The rationale for using this statistical test for analysis
· How the results of the analysis are used to evaluate the hypotheses
1 – 20 points
Significant issues were noted regarding clarity of presentation or content not presented per the following…
· The statistical test(s) used for analysis
· The rationale for using this statistical test for analysis
· How the results of the analysis are used to evaluate the hypotheses
0 points
Not present
Structure
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not present
(30%; 45 points)
41 – 45 points
· Writing is clear, concise, and has a logical flow
· Grammar, sentence structure, and spelling are correct
· Current APA guidelines are followed
· All assertions and statements of fact are supported by citations of course texts or peer-reviewed sources.
· Paper is 4-5 pages in length
· All assertions are supported by citations from the course materials or peer-reviewed literature
37 – 40 points
· Some issues with writing being clear, concise, and having a logical flow
· Some issues with grammar, sentence structure, and spelling
· Some issues with APA style
· Most assertions and statements of fact are supported by citations of course texts or peer-reviewed sources.
· Paper is 4-5 pages in length
· All assertions are supported by citations from the course materials or peer-reviewed literature
1 – 36 points
· Significant issues with writing being clear, concise, and having a logical flow
· Significant issues with grammar, sentence structure, and spelling
· Significant issues with APA style
· Most assertions and statements of fact are not supported by citations of course texts or peer-reviewed sources.
· Paper is 4-5 pages in length
· All assertions are supported by citations from the course materials or peer-reviewed literature
0 points
Not present
Total (150)
Advanced 137 – 150 points
Proficient 122 – 138 points
Developing 1 – 121 points
Not Present
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