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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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