Written Assignment:
In a 3-5-page paper, address the following elements: 1. Provide a description of the back ground on the topic on which you would like to conduct a study (several paragraphs; include three sources and use quotes where applicable that demonstrate the problem exists), 2. Write a problem-statement in one short paragraph (based on first element), 3. Write a research question your study will answer (based on the problem-statement). 4. Describe and explain how Action Research will answer your research question. These elements are the beginning of Chapter 1 Introduction for your thesis paper; see course for details). Due Sunday.
Note: An element of this opening assignment is to begin a literature search. You will identify an issue or problem that requires a solution; review existing literature (professional articles, other studies, etc.) that lends evidence to there being a problem as well as suggestions for solutions. From this you will construct a research question (week 2) and design a basic study to answer these questions (weeks 3-5). Your effort here should be as complete as possible at this time as it constitutes Chapter One: Introduction of your thesis paper (the more complete this section is written now the less you will have to do in the later part of this course).
Use APA format (e.g., TR, 12 pt type). Include a reference page with a minimum of three sources for each of the two sections or a total of six references (use in-text citations pertaining to these sources).
NO PLAGIARISM
Week 1 Written Assignment Rubric
Quality of Content (80 Points)
___/20: Description of background of the topic (purpose, significance, etc.)
___/40: Draft of P/S and research question
___/10: Explanation of how Action Research will answer your research question
___/10: Conclusion
Quality of Writing (20 Points)
___/ 5: Format Text meets APA/MSE standards.
___/ 5: Organization Organization of paper demonstrates critical thinking. (Paper contains cover page, introduction, conclusion, headings, and effective transitions).
___/ 5: Precision Student uses terminology and writes clearly and concisely.
___/ 5: Mechanics Student spells, constructs sentences, and punctuates correctly
I already wrote the paper and I have included how she graded my paper and the areas I need more work in. I received an F.
20/20: Description of background of the topic (purpose, significance, etc.)
15/40: Draft of P/S and research question
0/10: Explanation of how Action Research will answer your research question
10/10: Conclusion
Quality of Writing (20 Points)
4/ 5: Format Text meets APA/MSE standards.
5/ 5: Organization Organization of paper demonstrates critical thinking. (Paper contains cover page, introduction, conclusion, headings, and effective transitions).
4/ 5: Precision Student uses terminology and writes clearly and concisely.
4/ 5: Mechanics Student spells, constructs sentences, and punctuates correctly.
Total: 62
