Jill Marshall Final Thesis
Criteria
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Abstract:
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-Abstract contains a concise description of the study, a brief statement of the problem, exposition of
methods and procedures. The capstone research project also includes a summary of findings and
implications.
-Comments: 4.5
Section 1: Introduction
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-Section 1 has a clear statement demonstrating that the focus of the study is on a significant problem
worth of study.
-The problem statement concisely states what will be studied.
-The specific research questions, hypotheses, or research objectives are briefly and clearly described.
-The purpose of the study is described logically.
-Operational definitions are provided.
-Assumptions, limitations, scope, and delimitations are provided.
-The significance of the study is described.
-Comments: 4.5
Section 2: Literature Review
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-The review of research and literature is clearly related to the problem statement.
-The literature review compares/contrasts different points of view and research outcomes; relates the
study to previous research; and uses the most relevant and current published knowledge on the topic.
-The content of the review is from acceptable peer-reviewed journals or sound academic journals.
-Literature related to the method is reviewed.
-The literature review is organized around major ideas or themes.
-Comments: 4
Section 3: Methodology
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-Design describes which qualitative or quantitative methods will be used, justification for using the design
and approach, and derives logically from the problem statement.
-Setting and sample population described; criteria for participant selection is specified and appropriate.
-The role of the researcher in the design is described.
-Measures for ethical protection of participants are adequate.
-Includes descriptions of instruments or data collection tools used and references to appendix for a copy
of the tool.
-Comments: 4.5
Section 4: Results
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-Reports findings related to each research questions and/or hypotheses.
-Measures obtained are reported clearly, following standard procedures.
-Data analysis is consistent with the research questions and/or hypotheses and does not contain any
evident statistical error.
-Tables and figures are self-descriptive, related to the text included in the Section, and properly identified.
-Comments: 4.5
Section 5: Conclusions/Discussion
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-The interpretations of the findings include conclusions that address all research questions and relates the
findings to a larger body of literature on the topic.
Includes limitations
-Includes recommendations for action and further research study.
-Comments: 4
General Comments
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-Written in scholarly language; the writing is clear and precise.
-Logically and comprehensively organized.
-Correctly uses APA style formatting.
Jill Marshall Final Thesis
-Comments: 4 Failed to convert narrative related to her study to past tense. Proposals are future tense
as the research has not yet occurred. Theses need to be written in past tense to reflect that now the
research has occurred.
Final Score: 30 out of 35 possible points = 85%
Check one:
x Congratulations. This proposal/capstone research project meets minimum required standards
established by the program.
This proposal/capstone research project does not yet meet minimum required standards. A
revision is required.