For this final paper you will be putting together the primary components we’ve learned about this semester that frame research problems and the need for their investigation.
The paper will include an introduction of your research question and hypothesis if applicable, a problem statement, a purpose statement and a brief literature review including a theory and a conclusion that might offer potential solutions to the problem.
The paper should be approximately 6-8 pages in length and include a cover page, reference page and proper APA formatting.
The following is the rubric:
Competent = 5 Progressing = 4 Needs Further
Development = 3
Below
Expectations = 0
Points Earned
Faculty Comments
Introduction The introduction section
should include:
The Statement of
Purpose (Ch. 4, p. 70).
Research Question
Hypothesis (if
applicable)
These elements are all
identified and written
about clearly and
thoroughly.
A quantitative research
question is written in
PICO(T) format and
identifies the IV and
DV.
An exploratory question
identifies the population
and phenomenon of
interest.
The introduction section
fails to thoroughly explain
one of the following
elements:
The Statement of
Purpose (Ch. 4, p. 70).
Research Question
Hypothesis (if applicable)
A quantitative research
question is identified but
not formatted correctly.
An exploratory question is
noted but is not
communicated clearly.
The introduction section
fails to identify one of the
following elements:
The Statement of
Purpose (Ch. 4, p. 70).
Research Question
Hypothesis (if applicable)
The introduction fails to
address the statement of
purpose, research
question and/or
hypothesis (if applicable).
Problem
Statement
The problem statement
explains the following
elements:
Problem is clearly
identified.
Background of the
problem is provided.
Scope of the problem is
documented.
Consequences of the
problem are identified
and thoroughly
explained.
The problem statement is
lacking identification or
explanation of one of the
following elements.
– Problem
identification
– Background
– Scope
– Consequences
– Knowledge gaps
– Proposed solutions
The problem statement is
lacking identification or
explanation of two of the
following elements.
– Problem
identification
– Background
– Scope
– Consequences
– Knowledge gaps
– Proposed solutions
The problem statement is
lacking in more than two
of the following elements.
– Problem
identification
– Background
– Scope
– Consequences
– Knowledge gaps
– Proposed solutionsNU 306 Final Paper Grading Rubric JD 10/23
Knowledge gaps are
identified and
thoroughly explained.
Proposed solution to
the problem is identified
and thoroughly
explained.
Literature
Review
The literature review
synthesizes scholarly
sources. (2-3 for draft
and 5-6 for final)
Scholarly sources are
retrieved from peer
reviewed journals and
are published within the
last 5 years.
Sources chosen should
include at least one
quantitative study and
one qualitative study.
Discussion of evidence
should include
documentation of
critique of research
The literature review
should include a theory
that relates to the topic.
The theory should be
described and it’s
relationship to the topic
should be well
explained.
The literature review
summarizes scholarly
sources. (5 sources for
draft, 10 sources for final)
Scholarly sources are
retrieved from peer
reviewed journals and are
published within the last 5
years.
Sources chosen should
include at least one
quantitative study and
one qualitative study.
Discussion of evidence
should include
documentation of critique
of research
The literature review
should include a theory
that relates to the topic.
The theory should be
described and it’s
relationship to the topic
should be explained.
The literature review
identifies scholarly
sources. (5 sources for
draft, 10 sources for final)
Scholarly sources are
retrieved from peer
reviewed journals and are
published within the last 5
years.
Sources chosen should
include at least one
quantitative study and
one qualitative study.
Discussion of evidence
should include
documentation of critique
of research
The literature review
should include a theory
that relates to the topic.
The theory should be
described and it’s
relationship to the topic
should be explained.
The literature review fails
to meet any of the
previously stated criteria.
Conclusion The conclusion should
provide a cohesive
summary of the paper
which succinctly
addresses each
element included and
The conclusion
addresses the
appropriate elements but
does not do so succinctly
or the summary fails to
address future directions.
The conclusion does not
address elements of the
paper.
The conclusion is absent.NU 306 Final Paper Grading Rubric JD 10/23
proposes future work
that could be done on
this topic.
Formatting &
Editing
Overall correct use of
APA 7 format
throughout paper
(Cover page, in-text
citations, reference
page, sources are
alphabetized, double
spaced throughout)
Proper use of headings
Clear use of quotations
and paraphrasing with
correct in text citation
references to sources.
Final Paper is between
6-8 pages.
No spelling or grammar
errors noted.
N/A N/A Multiple instances of
Incorrect use of APA 7
format throughout paper
improper use of headings
unclear use of quotations
and paraphrasing with
incorrect references to
sources which impedes
understanding.
Some spelling or
grammar errors noted.
Total: ______/ 25