EDE6482, EDM6912, EEX6945, ESE6421 Research Practicum Final Paper
Description:
Write an entire APA style manuscript suitable for publication using created data. Specifically, the paper will include (1) an
introduction section to serve as rationale for a given research question/purpose supported by a literature review, (2) a methods
section as described in the course content, and (3) a results section and a discussion section based on created data as described in
the course content.
EDE6482, EDM6912, EEX6945, ESE6421 Research Practicum Final Paper
Rubric:
Program SLO: 1.1 Content: Design action research grounded in educational theory, collect data, analyze data, and use the
information gathered from a variety of qualitative and quantitative sources to develop educational goals for ESL students. 2.1
Critical Thinking: Explore the current literature related to problem solving and critical thinking and design activities that will
enable students to improve their creative thinking abilities. 3.1 Communication: Communicate research findings accurately and
effectively through the written word to share research results so that others can replicate ideas and deliver high quality
education. 4.1 Values/Integrity: Engage in self-reflection regarding research-based performance and pursue opportunities for
feedback to demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement in effective goal-setting. 4.2 Values/Integrity: Adhere to the
Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession. 6.1 Diversity Skills: Create educational climates
that foster openness, inquiry and concern for others
NCATE Standard: 1C Professional & Pedagogical Knowledge & Skills for Teacher Candidates
Conceptual Framework Outcome: Critical Thinker, Counselor/Mentor, Ethical/Moral Professional, Decision Maker, Lifelong
Learner
Exceeds
Expectatio
ns
Meets
Expectatio
ns
Does not
Meet
Expectatio
ns
Competency Rubric
FEAPS (Professional)
2.10
3.10
SPA (Professional
Organization)
NBPTS
Core Propositions
4&5
Course
SLO
8.2
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding
of an educational topic and the related
professional literature
Criteria
Relevance
Assignment Grading Rubric
Performance Descriptors
Points or Grade
Points or Grade
Points or Grade
0 points
Not present
1 point
Cites resources
that appear
minimally or only
generally relevant
to defining the
proposed
research question
3 points
Cites resources
that are
relevant to the
problem and
research
questions
5 points
Only cites
resources that are
highly relevant to
the research
question or
proposed research
design.
Not present
Weakly states
how the cited
literature
contributes to or
justifies posing
the research
question
Presents an
annotated
bibliography
without clearly
Provides
enough
relevant
resources to
justify posing
the research
question
Synthesizes
information
from the cited
literature to
Uses the cited
literature to draw
conclusions that
clearly justify the
proposed research
as a logical next
step.
Demonstrates the
relationships
among cited
resources that help
Justification
Not present
Organization
Points or Grade
demonstrating
the links among
cited resources
Present study focus: research question,
hypothesis, dependent variable,
independent variable
Exceeds
Expectatio
ns
Course
SLO
Meets
Expectatio
ns
Not present
Does not
Meet
Expectatio
ns
Demonstrate the investigative skills
necessary to research educationally
related questions and issues
Criteria
Points
0
Only one of the
elements is
present and or
other elements
are present but
not well defined
Competency Rubric
FEAPS (Professional)
build a case for
proposing the
research
question and
formulating
hypotheses
Only two or
three of the
elements are
present or
other elements
are not well
defined
define the problem,
set up the research
question, and
formulate
hypotheses.
All elements are
presents and all are
well defined
SPA (Professional
Organization)
2.10
3.10
8.2
Points or Grade
3 points
NBPTS
Propositions 4 & 5
Points or Grade
6 points
Points or Grade
9 points
Sample elements:
definition, generalization,
selection
Procedures, Reliability,
Variability, Measuring
Instrument
Data Analysis elements:
selection, justification,
function
Exceeds
Expectatio
Not present
Only one of the elements
is present or other
elements are not well
discussed or defined
Only two elements are
present and or
descriptions are
inadequate
0
Not present
4 points
Procedures are vague
and not replicable and or
only one or two of the
other elements is
presented
0 points
Not present
3 points
Elements present but
insufficiently described
and or only one element
present
8 points
Procedures are
described but some
detail is lacking,
reliability and validity
are somewhat
addressed; measuring
instrument reliability
and validity not
sufficiently addressed.
6 points
Two elements present
and or descriptions
could be more specific
and or elaborated
upon.
Meets
Expectatio
Does not
Meet
Competency Rubric
FEAPS (Professional)
Sample is clearly
defined, generalizes to
the population, and
selection procedures
are thoroughly
discussed
12 points
Procedures are
described well enough
for others to replicate
the study; reliability
and validity
information is well
presented; measuring
instrument is reliable
and valid
9 points
The appropriate data
analysis has been
selected; justification
for the data analysis
procedure is made
(design); description of
how the analysis will
answer the research
question included
SPA (Professional
Organization)
NBPTS
ns
Course
SLO
ns
Expectatio
ns
2.10
3.10
8.2
Proposition 4
Develop appropriate data-driven
decisions and implications from
educational research and determine
application to classroom instruction
Criteria
Results section: The design is
presented to include the following
elements: design name, dependent
and independent variables.
Results section: Results of analysis
elements: statistical analysis
presented, research
questions/hypotheses addressed,
tables and or figures are APA
formatted and properly placed
Results section: Treatment fidelity
Points
Points
Points
0 points
not present
1 point
Only one element is
present and or other
elements are illdefined.
3 points
Only 2 elements are
presented and or
elements are illdefined
5 points
All elements are
present and well
defined
0 points
not present
4 points
Elements are present
but not well
described;
tables/figures are
present but not APA
compliant and
improperly placed
1 point
8 points
Elements are
present but one or
more lacks sufficient
detail; tables/figures
either not APA
compliant or
improperly placed
12 points
All elements are
present and clearly
expressed ;
tables/figures are
APA compliant and
properly placed
0 points
Points
not addressed
addressed
0 points
Interpretations
present
2
interpretations not
present
0 points
not present
2 points
Summary is
insufficient and or
link to literature is
absent
4 points
Summary is
adequate and
results are linked to
the literature
Discussion section: Conclusions are
drawn
0 points
not present
Discussion Section: Limitations are
mentioned
0 points
not present
2 points
Conclusions are
adequate
2 points
Limitations are well
presented
Discussion Section:
Recommendations for further study
0 points
not present
1 point
Conclusions could be
elaborated upon
1 point
Limitations are
presented but could
be elaborated upon
1 point
Recommendations
are presented but
could be elaborated
upon
Results section: No interpretations
included
Discussion section: Results
summarized and linked to literature
2 points
Recommendations
are presented in
sufficient detail.
Other Grading Criteria
Criteria
Points or Grade
Points
Points or Grade
Points or Grade
Points
Title Page
0 points
not present
Pagination
0 points
Not APA
compliant
0 points
Not APA
compliant.
Font
Headings
0 points
Not APA
compliant
Text Citations Format
0 points
Not present
Reference Section
Format
0 points
Not present
Number expression
0 points
None are APA
compliant
.25 points
present but
improperly
formatted
(not APA
compliant)
.5 points
APA
compliant
.5 points
Correct font
size and style
used
.5 points
At least half
of headings
are APA
compliant
.25 points
More than 3
errors in
formatting
.25 points
More than 3
errors in
formatting
.25 points
More than 3
errors
.5 points
present with
more than one
element
improperly
formatted
.75
present only one
element
improperly
formatted
1 point
present and all
elements properly
formatted
.5 points
2-3 errors in
formatting
.75 points
only one error in
formatting
1 point
No errors in formatting
.5 points
2-3 errors in
formatting
.75 points
Only one error in
formatting
1 point
No errors in formatting
.5 points
2-3 errors
.75 points
Only one error
1 point
No errors
1 point
All headings are
APA compliant
Margins
0 points
Not uniform all
around and
right-justified
.5 points
Not uniform
or rightjustified
Abstract
0 points
Nor included or
more than 120
words or less
than 120 words
but not APA
compliant
0 points
First line of
paragraphs not
indented
1 point
120 words or
less
0 points
Not APA
compliant
throughout
0 points
No compliance
with any
elements in
“Writing Points”
1 point
Double linespacing
throughout
2.5 points
No
compliance
with more
than 6
elements in
“Writing
Points”
Indentation
Line spacing
“Writing Points”
compliance
1 point
Uniform all
around and not
right-justified
1 point
First line of
paragraphs is
indented
5 points
No compliance
with 3-5 elements
in “Writing
Points”
7.5 points
No compliance
with 1-2 elements
in “Writing Points”
10 points
Compliance with all
elements in “Writing
Points”