1.
Contextualizing Inquiry
(15%)
Context for question clearly articulated.
(Where does this question come from?)
Clear researchable questions(s) posed.
Rationale for question clearly articulated.
(Why is this question important?)
Variables to be investigated and/or compared clearly
identified.
Framework for measuring and/or describing variables
clearly articulated.
2.
Article Summaries/Literature
Survey (40%)
At least 4 research papers cited and summarized
At least two additional works cited and summarized.
Database search results included in Appendix
Issues and Methodologies in articles connected to
research question(s).
Coherent Presentation
3.
Data Collection Methods (15%)
Relevant
Adequate
Appropriate Presentation Format (Graphs, Tables
etc.)
4.
Results, Conclusion, and
Implication for Practice (20%)
Conclusions Supported by Data
Limitations recognized and Discussed
Implication for Practice Discussed
Coherent Presentation
References cited appropriately
Reference list complete (APA style)
5.
Presentation of Prospectus
to Class and Colloquia (5%)
Coherent Presentation
Data presentation clear and effective
6.
Attendance and Participation
(5%)
The class is organized around discussion.¬Y´ Everyone is expected to attend, fully
participate and to fully prepared for each class session.