Problem Space and Problem Statement

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Problem Space and Problem Statement – Rubric Total 200 points

Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory
2. Less Than
Satisfactory

3. Satisfactory 4. Good 5. Excellent

Problem Emergence

Discussion of How

Recent Studies Illustrate

the Existence of the

Problem and the Need

for Additional Research

0 points

A discussion of how

recent studies illustrate

the existence of the

problem and the need

for additional research is

either missing or not

evident.

21.9 points

A discussion of how

recent studies illustrate

the existence of the

problem and the need

for additional research is

illogical or inaccurate.

The existing literature

does not illustrate the

existence of the problem

or the need for

additional research.

Argument lacks

consistent unity. There

are obvious flaws in the

logic.

24.6 points

A discussion of how

recent studies illustrate

the existence of the

problem and the need

for additional research is

cursory. The existing

literature distantly

illustrates the existence

of the problem or the

need for additional

research. Argument

logically, but not

thoroughly, supports the

purpose. Sources used

are credible.

Introduction and

conclusion bracket the

thesis.

27.3 points

A discussion of how

recent studies illustrate

the existence of the

problem and the need

for additional research is

thorough. The existing

literature loosely

illustrates the existence

of the problem or the

need for additional

research. Argument

shows logical

progressions.

Techniques of

argumentation are

evident. There is a

smooth progression of

claims from introduction

to conclusion.

30 points

A discussion of how

recent studies illustrate

the existence of the

problem and the need

for additional research is

thorough. The existing

literature clearly

illustrates the existence

of the problem or the

need for additional

research. The proposed

problem space directly

emerges from a

synthesis of the

limitations or future

study ideas from the

cited literature. Scholarly

research is used for

support and is current

or seminal. Argument is

clear and convincing,

presenting a persuasive

claim in a distinctive and

compelling manner.

Articulation of the
Problem

Articulation of the

Problem and Its Size and

Scope

0 points

An articulation of the

problem and its size and

scope is missing or not

evident to the reader.

29.2 points

An articulation of the

problem and its size and

scope is present but

illogical or inaccurate.

32.8 points

An articulation of the

problem and its size and

scope is present but

remains vague. A clear

understanding of the

problem has not yet

been formed.

36.4 points

An articulation of the

problem and its size and

scope is present. An

understanding of the

problem is relatively

evident.

40 points

An articulation of the

problem and its size and

scope is present. A clear

understanding of the

problem is evident.

Significance of the
Study

Argument for the

Significance and

Relevance of the

Potential Study

0 points

An argument for the

significance and

relevance of the

potential study is

missing or not evident to

the reader.

29.2 points

An argument for the

significance and

relevance of the

potential study is

present but inaccurate

or unintelligible. There is

no mention of

contributions of the

study to existing

literature or to the

informing of practice.

32.8 points

An argument for the

significance and

relevance of the

potential study is

present but remains

cursory. There is only a

veiled mention of

contributions of the

study to existing

literature or to the

informing of practice.

Argument logically, but

not thoroughly, supports

the purpose. Sources

used are credible.

Introduction and

36.4 points

An argument for the

significance and

relevance of the

potential study is

present and relatively

well-conceived. There is

reasonable mention of

contributions of the

study to existing

literature or to the

informing of practice.

Argument shows logical

progressions.

Techniques of

argumentation are

evident. There is a

40 points

A clearly articulated

argument for the

significance and

relevance of the

potential study is

presented and well-

conceived. There is a

clear statement of

contributions of the

study to existing

literature or to the

informing of practice.

Argument is clear and

convincing, presenting a

persuasive claim in a

distinctive and

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conclusion bracket the

thesis.

smooth progression of

claims from introduction

to conclusion.

compelling manner.

Proposed Variables
(Quantitative Studies)
or Phenomena
(Qualitative Studies)

Proposed Variables

(Quantitative Studies) or

Phenomena (Qualitative

Studies)

0 points

An identification and

definition of the

proposed variables or

phenomena is either

missing or not evident to

the reader.

21.9 points

An identification and

definition of the

proposed variables or

phenomena is illogical or

inaccurate. The

proposed variables or

phenomena are not

supported via the

identified problem

space. Argument lacks

consistent unity. There

are obvious flaws in the

logic.

24.6 points

An identification and

definition of the

proposed variables or

phenomena is cursory.

There is loose support

for the proposed

variables or phenomena

via the identified

problem space. The

research used for

support is outdated.

Argument logically, but

not thoroughly, supports

the purpose. Sources

used are credible.

Introduction and

conclusion bracket the

thesis.

27.3 points

An identification and

definition of the

proposed variables or

phenomena is thorough.

There is reasonable

support for the

proposed variables or

phenomena via the

problem space. The

research used for

support is current.

Argument shows logical

progressions.

Techniques of

argumentation are

evident. There is a

smooth progression of

claims from introduction

to conclusion.

30 points

An identification and

definition of the

proposed variables or

phenomena is thorough.

There is clearly

articulated and relevant

support for the

proposed variables or

phenomena via the

problem space. Scholarly

research is used for

support and is current

or seminal. Argument is

clear and convincing,

presenting a persuasive

claim in a distinctive and

compelling manner.

Proposed Problem
Statement and
Defense

Proposed Problem

Statement and Defense

0 points

A problem statement

and defense of the

proposed problem

statement is either

missing or not evident.

29.2 points

A problem statement

defense of the proposed

problem statement is

illogical or inaccurate.

The proposed research

problem does not

emerge from a synthesis

of the limitations or

future study ideas from

the cited literature.

Argument lacks

consistent unity. There

are obvious flaws in the

logic.

32.8 points

A problem statement

defense of the proposed

problem statement is

cursory. The research

used for support is

outdated. There is a

vague connection to the

limitations or future

study ideas from the

cited literature.

Argument logically, but

not thoroughly, supports

the purpose. Sources

used are credible.

Introduction and

conclusion bracket the

thesis.

36.4 points

A problem statement

defense of the proposed

problem statement is

thorough. The research

used for support is

current. There is a

connection to the

limitations or future

study ideas from the

cited literature.

Argument shows logical

progressions.

Techniques of

argumentation are

evident. There is a

smooth progression of

claims from introduction

to conclusion.

40 points

A problem statement

defense of the proposed

problem statement is

thorough. Scholarly

research is used for

support and is current

or seminal. The

proposed research

problem directly

emerges from a

synthesis of the

limitations or future

study ideas from the

cited literature.

Argument is clear and

convincing, presenting a

persuasive claim in a

distinctive and

compelling manner.

Mechanics of Writing

Mechanics of Writing

0 points

Mechanical errors are

pervasive enough that

they impede

communication of

meaning. Inappropriate

word choice and/or

sentence construction

are used.

7.3 points

Frequent and repetitive

mechanical errors

distract the reader.

Inconsistencies in

language choice

(register), sentence

structure, and/or word

choice are present.

8.2 points

Some mechanical errors

or typos are present, but

are not overly distracting

to the reader. Correct

sentence structure and

audience-appropriate

language are used.

9.1 points

Prose is largely free of

mechanical errors,

although a few may be

present. A variety of

sentence structures and

effective figures of

speech are used.

10 points

Writer is clearly in

command of standard,

written, academic

English.

APA Format

APA Format

0 points

Required format is rarely

followed correctly. No

reference page is

included. No in-text

7.3 points

Required format

elements are missing or

incorrect. A lack of

control with formatting

8.2 points

Required format is

generally correct.

Reference page is

included and lists

9.1 points

Required format is used,

but minor errors are

present. Reference page

is present and includes

10 points

In-text citations and a

reference page are

complete and correct.

The documentation of

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citations are used. is apparent. Reference

page is present.

However, in-text

citations are

inconsistently used.

sources used in the

paper. Sources are

appropriately

documented though

some errors are present.

all cited sources.

Documentation is

appropriate and citation

style is usually correct.

cited sources is free of

error.

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