For this assignment, drawing from the Unit 1 discussions and readings, you will write a paper addressing one or more of the foundational elements of research that stood out for you in terms of its importance to your own learning and pursuit of a graduate degree in education and technology. You may choose to outline a specific topic (e.g. What makes a good research question? What is the difference between primary and secondary research and where/how might they be used? What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative research and how/where might they be used in relation to your research in this program?) or a collection of topics. Your paper must be a maximum of 1500 words (not including title page and references) and be double-spaced. You are expected to adhere to APA standards for citations and references and formatting and to back up your statements with appropriate academic literature.
Value: 20%
Submit: to the Assignment 1 dropbox in Moodle.
Course Learning Outcome/Assessment Criteria | Excellent (A+ to A) |
Proficient (A- to B+) |
Satisfactory (B to B-) |
Unsatisfactory (F) |
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Citation and APA format | All citations and APA format are correct. | Most citations and APA formatting are correct. | Some citations and APA formatting are correct. | Few citations and APA formatting are correct. |
Style, Grammar, Spelling | All grammar and spelling are correct. | Most grammar and spelling are correct. | Some grammar and spelling are correct. | Significant spelling and grammar errors. |
Learning Outcome A Describes the meaning and importance of research.Assessment Criteria
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The topic selected is relevant and clearly stated.
The role and importance of research in relation to the topic are accurately stated. |
The topic selected is mostly relevant and clearly stated.
The role and importance of research in relation to the topic are mostly accurately stated. |
The topic selected is somewhat relevant and clearly stated.
The role and importance of research in relation to the topic are somewhat accurately stated. |
The topic selected is not relevant and not clearly stated.
The role and importance of research in relation to the topic are not accurately stated. |
Learning Outcome B Develops arguments backed with evidence.Assessment Criteria
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Statements regarding the role and importance of research are backed up with evidence. | Statements regarding the role and importance of research are mostly backed up with evidence. | Statements regarding the role and importance of research are somewhat backed up with evidence. | Statements regarding the role and importance of research are not backed up with evidence. |
Learning Outcome D Critically analyzes various forms of research and writing.Assessment Criteria
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All forms of research and writing explored in the paper are critically analyzed. | Forms of research and writing explored in the paper are mostly critically analyzed. | Forms of research and writing explored in the paper are somewhat critically analyzed. | Forms of research and writing explored in the paper are not critically analyzed. |